On January 30, 2026, Istanbulspor defeated Atakaş Hatayspor 1-0 at Esenyurt Necmi Kadıoğlu Stadium, securing 3 points. The only goal of the match came from Krstovski's penalty in the 53rd minute. With this victory, Istanbulspor strengthened its position in the league. During the match, Istanbulspor's player Fahri Kerem Ay was sent off with a red card in the 20th minute. However, the team continued to fight and managed to secure the win despite being a player down. The match was officiated by referee Melih Aldemir, with notable performances from Istanbulspor's goalkeeper Alp Tutar and defenders Duhaney, Fatih Tultak, and Emrecan Uzunhan. This result is crucial for Istanbulspor's league ambitions.