Iheanacho scores in 11th straight game as Bursaspor beat Pendikspor
In brief
Bursaspor beat Pendikspor 2-0 in week 11 of Turkey's TFF 1. Lig on 19 October 2026. Kelechi Iheanacho scored again, extending his run to 11 consecutive league games. According to Sözcü, no other player has done that in Turkish professional league history.
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored for the 11th consecutive league game on 19 October 2026 as Bursaspor beat Pendikspor 2-0 in the TFF 1. Lig, Turkey's second division. Turkish daily Sözcü reports that the 30-year-old former Manchester City and Leicester City forward is the first player in the history of Turkey's professional leagues to score in 11 league matches in a row. Sporx also confirmed the 11-game run.
The week 11 match was played at the Matlı Stadium in Bursa. Mustafa Er's side went ahead through winger Halil Akbunar in the 10th minute and led 1-0 at half-time. Iheanacho doubled the lead in the 62nd minute to seal the three points.
| Stat | 2026/27 (1. Lig) |
|---|---|
| Apps / starts | 10 / 10 |
| Goals | 14 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Minutes | 868 |
| Minutes per goal | 62 |
| Goals per 90 (last season) | 1.45 (0.88) |
| Average rating | 8.05 |
Source: ScoreLab data, before the Pendikspor match. Sözcü says he now has 15 goals in 11 official games.
Why does Iheanacho's scoring streak matter?
Kelechi Iheanacho has scored in all 11 of Bursaspor's league games this season. The run began in the season opener away at BB Bodrumspor on 9 August 2026. Sözcü wrote that no player in Turkish professional league history had scored in 11 straight league matches before him. Neither the Turkish Football Federation nor the club has issued an official statement confirming the record.
ScoreLab data shows Iheanacho went into the Pendikspor game with 14 goals and 3 assists in 10 matches, scoring once every 62 minutes. He ranks first among attacking players in the league. His 1.45 goals per 90 minutes put him in the 98th percentile for his position. That is a sharp rise from the 0.88 per 90 he managed in the Scottish Premiership last season. During the streak he scored twice and added an assist against Muğlaspor, and also scored twice against each of İstanbulspor, Manisa and Batman Petrolspor.
Where are Bursaspor in the 1. Lig table?
The win took Bursaspor to 25 points, keeping them second in the TFF 1. Lig. According to Habertürk, they sit one point behind leaders Kayserispor on 26. Pendikspor stayed on 10 points and dropped into the relegation zone in 17th place.
Who is Kelechi Iheanacho?
Kelechi Iheanacho is a Nigerian centre-forward born on 3 October 1996. He came through at Manchester City and later played for Leicester City. ScoreLab data credits him with 109 goals in 356 club appearances across 6 clubs, plus 16 goals in 50 games for Nigeria. His honours include the Premier League, the FA Cup, two EFL Cups and the FIFA U-17 World Cup. His contract with Bursaspor runs until June 2029.
When do Bursaspor play next?
Bursaspor travel to Keçiörengücü in week 12 of the 1. Lig on 25 October 2026, where Iheanacho will try to stretch his run to 12 games. They then host Bandırmaspor on 31 October 2026. Pendikspor's next opponents are league leaders Kayserispor.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Bursaspor vs Pendikspor?
Bursaspor beat Pendikspor 2-0 on 19 October 2026 in week 11 of the TFF 1. Lig, with goals from Halil Akbunar (10') and Kelechi Iheanacho (62').
How many games in a row has Iheanacho scored in?
Kelechi Iheanacho has scored in 11 consecutive league games for Bursaspor. Sözcü reports this is a first in Turkish professional league history.
How many goals has Iheanacho scored this season?
ScoreLab data showed 14 goals and 3 assists in 10 league games before the Pendikspor match. Sözcü says he now has 15 goals in 11 official games.
When is Bursaspor's next match?
Bursaspor play away at Keçiörengücü on 25 October 2026 in week 12 of the TFF 1. Lig.
This analysis was prepared by the ScoreLab Newsroom using the sources listed and ScoreLab data. Editorial policy