Match report
Greuther Fürth Hold Schalke 04 To A 1-1 Draw In Bundesliga 2
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
1–1
FT
FC Schalke 04
Feb 28, 2026
In an exciting encounter at the Wilhelm-Wolff-Stadion, SpVgg Greuther Fürth demonstrated resilience to hold off FC Schalke 04 in a thrilling 1-1 draw. Despite early pressure from both sides, it was David Srbeny who opened the scoring for Fürth in the 12th minute after a fine assist by Benjamin Hrgota. However, Schalke responded strongly with Dario Ljubicic equalizing in the 75th minute to secure the point.
Key Facts
- • SpVgg Greuther Fürth vs FC Schalke 04 - Final Score: 1-1
- • David Srbeny scored for Fürth in the 12th minute (assisted by Benjamin Hrgota)
- • Dario Ljubicic equalized for Schalke in the 75th minute
- • SpVgg Greuther Fürth had three yellow cards: Benjamin Hrgota, Lennart Reich, and one other unnamed player
- • FC Schalke 04 received four yellow cards: Dario Ljubicic, Halil Kurucay, Moussa N'Diaye, Nikola Katić
Lineups
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 43 Silas Prüfrock (G)
- 15 Jan Elvedi (D)
- 4 Philipp Ziereis (D)
- 5 Reno Münz (D)
- 23 Jannik Dehm (M)
- 33 Maximilian Dietz (M)
- 13 Paul Will (M)
- 16 Aaron Keller (M)
- 7 Dennis Srbeny (F)
- 10 Branimir Hrgota (F)
- 47 Sayfallah Ltaief (F)
Substitutes
- 2 Lukas Reich
- 30 Felix Klaus
- 26 Pelle Boevink
- 25 Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason
- 38 Raul Marița
- 28 Doni Arifi
- 44 Mehmet Avlayici
- 11 Aiman Dardari
- 9 Noel Futkeu
FC Schalke 04
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 Kevin Müller (G)
- 5 Timo Becker (D)
- 25 Nikola Katić (D)
- 4 Hasan Kuruçay (D)
- 16 Moussa Ndiaye (D)
- 23 Soufiane El-Faouzi (M)
- 6 Ron Schallenberg (M)
- 21 Dejan Ljubičić (M)
- 19 Kenan Karaman (M)
- 24 Adil Aouchiche (M)
- 10 Edin Džeko (F)
Substitutes
- 36 Johannes Siebeking
- 2 Felipe Sánchez
- 43 Mertcan Ayhan
- 27 Finn Porath
- 14 Janik Bachmann
- 37 Max Grüger
- 47 Zaid Amoussou
- 7 Christian Gomis
- 35 Mika Wallentowitz
Timeline
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12' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal GoalD. Srbeny · Assist: B. Hrgota
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30' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardD. Ljubicic
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44' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow CardB. Hrgota
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59' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1Off: Jannik Dehm · On: L. Reich
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59' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Ltaief · On: F. Klaus
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60' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardH. Kurucay
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67' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideD. Srbeny
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74' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Schallenberg · On: J. Bachmann
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75' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Srbeny · On: N. Futkeu
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75' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalD. Ljubicic
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81' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow CardL. Reich
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85' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Aouchiche · On: F. Porath
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88' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardMoussa N'Diaye
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89' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardNikola Katić
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90' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Dietz · On: D. Arifi
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90' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Keller · On: B. Bjarnason
Match Stats
| Stat | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | FC Schalke 04 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 68% | 78% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 279 | 419 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 4 |
| xG | 0.66 | 1.71 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 7 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 190 | 325 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ David Srbeny's goal in the 12th minute gave Fürth an early advantage but was overshadowed by multiple yellow cards and a VAR-ruled offside call disallowing another goal from Srbeny.
- ▸ Schalke equalized with Dario Ljubicic's strike in the 75th minute, stabilizing their performance after multiple substitutions and a series of yellow card warnings for both teams.