Match report

SpVgg Greuther Fürth Defeats Hannover 96 2–1 in 2. Bundesliga

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
1–2
FT
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Mar 8, 2026

SpVgg Greuther Fürth secured a 2–1 victory over Hannover 96 in a tense encounter at the Hannover 96 Stadium. The visitors took the lead through N. Futkeu in the 32nd minute, but Hannover 96 equalized just before halftime via M. Neubauer. A late goal from Jannik Dehm in the 57th minute sealed the win for Fürth, who held off a spirited Hannover comeback.

Key Facts

  • • SpVgg Greuther Fürth: N. Futkeu (32')
  • • Hannover 96: M. Neubauer (50')
  • • SpVgg Greuther Fürth: Jannik Dehm (57')
  • • Hannover 96 made multiple substitutions in the second half to try and regain the lead
  • • Nahuel Noll received a card upgrade via VAR
  • • Final score: Hannover 96 1–2 SpVgg Greuther Fürth
  • • Hannover 96 struggled to maintain momentum after conceding the second goal

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 3-3-1-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Noll (G)
  • 5 V. Ghita (D)
  • 6 M. Nawrocki (D)
  • 20 I. Okon (D)
  • 33 M. Neubauer (M)
  • 8 E. Leopold (M)
  • 29 K. Oudenne (M)
  • 23 S. T. Thordarson (M)
  • 18 D. Yokota (F)
  • 9 B. Kallman (F)
  • 24 E. Saad (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Weinkauf
  • 14 H. Chakroun
  • 7 M. Bundu
  • 11 B. Pichler
  • 19 W. Kokolo
  • 10 N. Weisshaupt
  • 26 W. Taibi
  • 17 B. Allgeier
  • 27 H. Matsuda

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 43 S. Prufrock (G)
  • 15 J. Elvedi (D)
  • 4 P. Ziereis (D)
  • 5 R. Munz (D)
  • 23 J. Dehm (M)
  • 33 M. Dietz (M)
  • 7 D. Srbeny (M)
  • 13 P. Will (M)
  • 30 F. Klaus (F)
  • 47 S. Ltaief (F)
  • 9 N. Futkeu (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 P. Boevink
  • 27 G. Itter
  • 28 D. Arifi
  • 25 B. Bjarnason
  • 14 J. Consbruch
  • 2 L. Reich
  • 45 K. Varela
  • 18 F. Higl
  • 16 A. Keller

Timeline

  1. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    32' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Futkeu
  2. Hannover 96
    46' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Yokota · On: H. Chakroun
  3. Hannover 96
    46' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Okon · On: Waniss Taibi
  4. Hannover 96
    50' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Neubauer · Assist: H. Chakroun
  5. Hannover 96
    53' Hannover 96 Var · Card upgrade
    Nahuel Noll
  6. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    57' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Goal · Normal Goal
    Jannik Dehm · Assist: N. Futkeu
  7. Hannover 96
    61' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    K. Oudenne

    Foul

  8. Hannover 96
    64' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Saad · On: M. Bundu
  9. Hannover 96
    64' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Oudenne · On: Hayate Matsuda
  10. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    71' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Srbeny · On: A. Keller
  11. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    73' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    Jannik Dehm

    Foul

  12. Hannover 96
    80' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. T. Thordarson · On: B. Pichler
  13. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    80' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jannik Dehm · On: L. Reich
  14. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    88' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Futkeu · On: G. Itter
  15. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    88' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Ltaief · On: K. Varela

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 74%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 14
Corners 17 5
Total Passes 428 282
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 9 7
xG 1.94 0.96
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 355 210
Shots Inside Box 15 6
Saves 5 8
Shots Outside Box 9 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Futkeu's goal in the 32nd minute gave Fürth a crucial early lead and boosted their confidence
  • ▸ M. Neubauer's goal just before halftime ignited Hannover's hopes and provided momentum for the second half
  • ▸ Jannik Dehm's late goal in the 57th minute was decisive, as it dampened Hannover's comeback spirits and solidified Fürth's victory