Match report

1. FC Köln Defeats 1. FC Kaiserslautern 4-0 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
4–0
FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
May 18, 2025

1. FC Köln put on an impressive display to defeat 1. FC Kaiserslautern 4-0 in a decisive 2. Bundesliga match. The home team showcased their superiority with early goals from Eric Martel and L. Waldschmidt, followed by late strikes from F. Kainz and M. Uth, leaving the visitors without any response.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Köln defeated 1. FC Kaiserslautern with a score of 4-0.
  • • Eric Martel scored in the 14th minute, assisted by L. Paqarada.
  • • L. Waldschmidt added another goal in the 29th minute, assisted by D. Downs.
  • • F. Kainz and M. Uth scored the late goals in the 76th and 87th minutes respectively.
  • • 1. FC Kaiserslautern had two yellow cards given to M. Ritter and F. Ronstadt.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwäbe (G)
  • 25 J. Gazibegović (D)
  • 4 T. Hübers (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 17 L. Paqarada (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbašić (M)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 9 L. Waldschmidt (M)
  • 11 F. Kainz (M)
  • 42 D. Downs (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 J. Schmied
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 19 T. Lemperle
  • 13 M. Uth
  • 47 M. Olesen
  • 20 P. Pentke
  • 24 J. Pauli
  • 27 I. Rondić
  • 35 M. Finkgräfe

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Krahl (G)
  • 33 J. Elvedi (D)
  • 24 J. Heuer (D)
  • 3 F. Kleinhansl (D)
  • 8 J. Zimmer (M)
  • 26 F. Kaloč (M)
  • 31 L. Sirch (M)
  • 13 E. Wekesser (M)
  • 7 M. Ritter (F)
  • 19 D. Hanslik (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 48 F. Alidou
  • 27 F. Ronstadt
  • 10 P. Klement
  • 42 G. Ranos
  • 37 Leon Robinson
  • 22 M. Haas
  • 20 T. Raschl
  • 16 T. Breithaupt
  • 25 S. Simoni

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    14' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    Eric Martel · Assist: L. Paqarada
  2. 1. FC Köln
    29' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Waldschmidt · Assist: D. Downs
  3. 1. FC Köln
    33' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Heintz · On: J. Schmied
  4. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    45'+2 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ritter

    Off the ball foul

  5. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gazibegovic · On: L. Maina
  6. 1. FC Köln
    57' 1. FC Köln Goal · Missed Penalty
    L. Waldschmidt
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    62' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ache · On: F. Alidou
  8. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    62' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Zimmer · On: F. Ronstadt
  9. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    62' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Heuer · On: P. Klement
  10. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    70' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ronstadt

    Foul

  11. 1. FC Köln
    71' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Downs · On: T. Lemperle
  12. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    76' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Ritter · On: G. Ranos
  13. 1. FC Köln
    76' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kainz
  14. 1. FC Köln
    82' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Waldschmidt · On: M. Uth
  15. 1. FC Köln
    82' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: M. Olesen
  16. 1. FC Köln
    87' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Uth · Assist: L. Maina
  17. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    88' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Elvedi · On: Leon Robinson

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 88%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 340 500
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 10 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 283 442
Shots Inside Box 16 5
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Eric Martel's early goal in the 14th minute set the tone for 1. FC Köln, putting pressure on Kaiserslautern.
  • ▸ L. Waldschmidt missed a penalty but still managed to score another goal later, demonstrating his resilience and the team’s momentum.
  • ▸ F. Kainz's third goal in the 76th minute sealed the victory for 1. FC Köln, leaving no room for doubt about the match outcome.