Kars 36 Spor and Antalyaspor Matched in Ziraat Turkish Cup
The club structure, history, and cup journey of Kars 36 Spor, which was matched with Antalyaspor in the Ziraat Turkish Cup 3rd Qualifying Round, are drawing curiosity.
Following the Ziraat Turkish Cup 3rd Qualifying Round draw, Kars 36 Spor, representing Trendyol 1. Lig side Antalyaspor, is preparing to host its opponent between October 27-29.
Establishment and Structure of Kars 36 Spor
The green-and-white club, one of the prominent representatives of Kars football in recent years, was established in 2016. Being distinct clubs from the city's former professional representative Karsspor, Kars 36 Spor continues its struggle to promote to the TFF 3rd League.
Cup Journey and Achievements
Having not yet competed in professional leagues, the club has achieved significant results in the Turkish Cup by eliminating opponents from higher leagues. Starting the cup from the first qualifying round in the 2026-2027 season, the green-and-white team has earned the right to face Antalyaspor after leaving two opponents behind.
Historic Matches and Matchup
In the first qualifying round on September 16, the Kars team defeated Ardahan representative Gölespor 5-0, and on Wednesday, October 7, they beat Nesine 3. Lig representative Fatsa Belediyespor 1-0 with Ali Kemal Özkan's goal in the 24th minute.
Club Management and Stadium Status
The team's head coach is Bülent Ayan, and its president is Toker Bulut. While where the green-and-whites will play their home matches is a subject of curiosity, the Fatsa Belediyespor match is recorded in TFF records as taking place at the Kars Athletics Grass Pitch.