Fenerbahçe failed to beat MKE Ankaragücü in Sunday's Turkish Super Lig match as Istanbul club is unable to boost their morale before next weekend's derby against arch-rivals Galatasaray.
Fenerbahçe drew against Ankaragücü 1-1 in Sunday's game in capital Ankara, upsetting their fans once again.
Visitors' Turkish attacking midfielder Mehmet Ekici was directly sent off in the injury time.
Fenerbahçe's Ekici -- playing as attacking midfielder for his team this year -- is suspended for the home derby against Galatasaray next Sunday.
In Sunday's game, home team MKE Ankaragücü took the lead near the end of the first half as their New Zealand winger Tyler Boyd scored on a counter attack.
But Fenerbahçe equalized in the second half.
Fenerbahçe left back Hasan Ali Kaldirim netted the equalizer with a close range shot, 1-1.
In 87th minute tensions went up as Ekici and Ankaragücü midfielder Hector Canteros brawled.
Referee Mete Kalkavan sent both Ekici and Canteros off after watching the position on the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system as the match ended 1-1 after the additional time.
Fenerbahçe will host Galatasaray next Sunday, April 14.
Derby visitors Galatasaray haven't get a win in Kadıköy since December 1999 as Fenerbahçe's unbeaten streak at home against Galatasaray is now nearly at 20 years.
One of the Super Lig's big three, Fenerbahçe are below expectations this season as they are staying distant the title race on the top of the league.
As of the week 27, Fenerbahçe have 32 points and are in the 13th spot in the league table.
