Yeni Malatyaspor Faces PFDK Referral Shock Due to Ziraat Turkish Cup
Having been relegated for failing to appear in the first two league matches, Yeni Malatyaspor has now been referred to discipline for not showing up for the cup match either.
Yeni Malatyaspor, competing in the TFF 3rd League 3rd Group, has been referred to disciplinary committees after failing to appear for the cup match following their league matches.
League Matches Were Not Played
Yeni Malatyaspor Club decided not to participate in the season, resulting in the team failing to appear for its first two matches in the TFF 3rd League.
Relegation Decision Was Made
Having failed to take the field in the first two league matches, Yeni Malatyaspor was relegated to a lower division in accordance with the decision made by the Turkish Football Federation.
Turkish Cup Development
While consecutive negative developments unfolded regarding the club, the match scheduled to be played within the scope of the Ziraat Turkish Cup also came to the agenda.
Statement on Referral to PFDK
In the official statement made by the TFF, it was announced that the Adanaspor A.Ş.- Yeni Malatyaspor Ziraat Turkish Cup match on September 16, 2026, was not played.
Due to the club's actions contrary to instructions, it was decided to refer them to the PFDK pursuant to the provisions of the Football Disciplinary Instruction and the Turkish Cup Status.