Have you ever seen a team start deep in negative territory? Adana Demirspor have done just that, recording a staggering –27 points in the TFF First League.
The club competed in the Süper Lig during the 2024/2025 season but were relegated. However, their problems did not end there.
Softfootball gathered that financial sanctions played a major role in their current situation. The club reportedly failed to meet certain financial requirements set by FIFA, resulting in heavy penalties. Matters worsened after they walked away from a fixture against Galatasaray, compounding disciplinary consequences.
With a –27 point deduction, survival now looks nearly impossible. Before even thinking about climbing the table, Adana Demirspor must first erase the negative deficit, meaning they have to win enough matches just to return to zero.
The situation is unprecedented and highlights how administrative and financial instability can damage a club more severely than results on the pitch. Unless something dramatic changes, further relegation appears inevitable.