Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats Arminia Bielefeld 1–0 in 2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
1–0
FT
Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
Mar 6, 2026

FC Schalke 04 held off Arminia Bielefeld to secure a vital 1–0 win in their 2. Bundesliga clash, thanks to a solitary goal from Edin Dzeko in the 15th minute. Arminia Bielefeld showed resilience but were hampered by two yellow cards and several tactical changes. Despite late pressure, they couldn't find the equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • FC Schalke 04: 1 Goal, scored by E. Dzeko in the 15th minute
  • • Arminia Bielefeld: 2 Yellow Cards (M. Corboz and S. Russo), multiple substitutions
  • • No assists credited for the goal
  • • Arminia Bielefeld had a goal disallowed due to offside in the 81st minute
  • • FC Schalke 04 made several substitutions in the latter stages of the game

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Kevin Müller (G)
  • 5 Timo Becker (D)
  • 43 Mertcan Ayhan (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

  • 32 Luca Podlech
  • 45 Mika Khadr
  • 2 Felipe Sánchez
  • 37 Max Grüger
  • 14 Janik Bachmann
  • 7 Christian Gomis
  • 9 Moussa Sylla
  • 47 Zaid Amoussou
  • 35 Mika Wallentowitz

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Jonas Thomas Kersken (G)
  • 27 Benjamin Boakye (D)
  • 5 Maximilian Bauer (D)
  • 31 Robin Knoche (D)
  • 17 Arne Sicker (D)
  • 21 Stefano Russo (M)
  • 6 Mael Corboz (M)
  • 11 Joel Grodowski (M)
  • 38 Marius Wörl (M)
  • 22 Jannik Rochelt (M)
  • 28 Roberts Uldriķis (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Christopher Lannert
  • 10 Marvin Mehlem
  • 37 Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee
  • 44 Eyyub Yasar
  • 18 Leo Oppermann
  • 19 Maximilian Großer
  • 2 Felix Hagmann
  • 8 Sam Schreck
  • 7 Semir Telalović

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    15' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Dzeko
  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    54' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    M. Corboz
  3. Arminia Bielefeld
    59' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rochelt · On: N. Sarenren Bazee
  4. Arminia Bielefeld
    59' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Benjamin Boakye · On: Christopher Lannert
  5. Arminia Bielefeld
    59' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Corboz · On: Marvin Mehlem
  6. Arminia Bielefeld
    72' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Worl · On: E. Yasar
  7. Arminia Bielefeld
    77' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    S. Russo

    misses next match

  8. FC Schalke 04
    78' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Moussa N'Diaye · On: F. Sanchez
  9. FC Schalke 04
    78' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Ljubicic · On: J. Bachmann
  10. Arminia Bielefeld
    81' Arminia Bielefeld Var · Goal Disallowed - offside
    J. Grodowski
  11. FC Schalke 04
    88' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Dzeko · On: M. Sylla
  12. FC Schalke 04
    88' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Aouchiche · On: M. Wallentowitz
  13. Arminia Bielefeld
    89' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: S. Telalovic
  14. FC Schalke 04
    90'+3 FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Karaman · On: C. Gomis

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 Arminia Bielefeld
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 57% 66%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 12
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 271 341
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.08 0.90
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 155 224
Shots Inside Box 19 9
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by E. Dzeko set the tone for FC Schalke 04, providing a psychological advantage and momentum
  • ▸ Arminia Bielefeld's yellow cards and subsequent substitutions disrupted their rhythm and created an opportunity for Schalke to control the game