Trabzonspor is the Guest of KuPS Kuopio in the UEFA Conference League Opener
The claret-blue team takes the stage away in Finland to start the European cup league stage with a victory.
In the UEFA Conference League first-week match, our representative Trabzonspor is the guest of Finland's KuPS Kuopio team. The match is being broadcast live and free-to-air on TRT 1 screens.
First Test in the European Arena
In the UEFA Conference League first-week match, Trabzonspor is facing Finnish representative KuPS Kuopio away. The Black Sea team, managed by head coach Thomas Reis, aims to carry its Super Lig form into Europe.
Having previously been eliminated by Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League play-off round and continuing its journey in the Conference League, the claret-blues are taking the field to start this stage of the competition with three points.
Match Broadcast Information
The thrilling match between KuPS and Trabzonspor started on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 19:45. The encounter can be followed live and free-to-air by football fans on TRT 1 screens.
Starting Line-ups of the Teams
The starting eleven for the home team KuPS includes Kreidl, Nuhu, Pennanen, Kujasalo, Pasanen, Parzyszek, Luyeye-Lutumba, Lötjönen, Armah, Puukko, and Eskesen.
In Trabzonspor's starting lineup, Onana, Mendy, Samet, Bouchouari, Salah, Ozan Tufan, Pina, Onuachu, Cenk, Melih Kabasakal, and Aral Şimşir are featuring.
Squad Absences and Conditions
In the claret-blue team, Nweiwu and Cabral are leaving their team alone in this difficult away match due to red card suspensions. Additionally, Okay Yokuşlu and young goalkeeper Onuralp Çevikkan have injuries.
While Batista Mendy and Benjamin Bouchouari, who could not play in the Super Lig due to the foreign player rule, are able to take part in the UEFA squad, Melih Kabasakal was included in the list instead of Malinovskyi.