The season also saw a first in Turkish football; for the first time in history the team that entered the last week first, Fenerbahçe, failed to win the title. Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray went into the last week deadlocked at 80 points and Fenerbahçe had a better head-to-head record. Fenerbahçe needed only a win to defend their title and win their third successive championship.
The season marked a first in Turkish football; for the first time ever, Fenerbahçe, which entered the final week in first place, did not secure the championship. Both Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray were tied at 80 points going into the final week, with Fenerbahçe having a better head-to-head record. Fenerbahçe needed only a victory to defend their title and win their third consecutive championship.