Match report
FC Schalke 04 2-2 Hannover 96: A Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Draw
FC Schalke 04
2–2
FT
Hannover 96
Mar 15, 2026
FC Schalke 04 and Hannover 96 shared a 2-2 draw in a hard-fought 2. Bundesliga match, featuring crucial goals and red cards. Edin Dzeko and Kerem Karaman put Schalke ahead, but Hannover's strong second half, including goals by Marcel Nawrocki and Benjamin Pichler, secured a point. The game was marred by Dzeko's red card, which altered the momentum.
Key Facts
- • FC Schalke 04 scored first through Edin Dzeko (29') and Kerem Karaman (38')
- • Hannover 96's Marcel Nawrocki (82') and Benjamin Pichler (98') scored crucial goals
- • Edin Dzeko was shown a red card for FC Schalke 04 at 53'
- • The match ended 2-2, maintaining a tense and competitive atmosphere in the 2. Bundesliga
Lineups
FC Schalke 04
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Loris Karius (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
- 43 Mertcan Ayhan
- 14 Janik Bachmann
- 9 Moussa Sylla
- 2 Felipe Sánchez
- 22 Kevin Müller
- 37 Max Grüger
- 47 Zaid Amoussou
- 7 Christian Gomis
- 35 Mika Wallentowitz
Hannover 96
Formation: 3-3-1-3
Starting XI
- 1 Nahuel Noll (G)
- 17 Bastian Allgeier (D)
- 8 Enzo Leopold (D)
- 6 Maik Nawrocki (D)
- 33 Maurice Neubauer (M)
- 23 Stefán Teitur Þórðarson (M)
- 29 Kolja Oudenne (M)
- 15 Noël Aséko (M)
- 18 Daisuke Yokota (F)
- 9 Benjamin Källman (F)
- 24 Elias Saad (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Mustapha Bundu
- 14 Husseyn Chakroun
- 26 Waniss Taibi
- 27 Hayate Matsuda
- 11 Benedikt Pichler
- 30 Leo Weinkauf
- 5 Virgil Ghiță
- 19 Williams Kokolo
- 20 Ime Okon
Timeline
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29' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalE. Dzeko · Assist: K. Karaman
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38' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalK. Karaman · Assist: Soufian El-Faouzi
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41' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow CardM. Neubauer
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46' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Saad · On: H. Chakroun
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46' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Yokota · On: M. Bundu
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53' FC Schalke 04 Card · Red CardE. Dzeko
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56' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Aouchiche · On: M. Ayhan
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61' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. T. Thordarson · On: Hayate Matsuda
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61' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Oudenne · On: Waniss Taibi
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63' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow CardR. Schallenberg
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71' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Ljubicic · On: J. Bachmann
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71' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Karaman · On: M. Sylla
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76' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow CardM. Nawrocki
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77' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Neubauer · On: B. Pichler
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79' Hannover 96 Goal · Missed PenaltyEnzo Leopold · Assist: Enzo Leopold
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82' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal GoalM. Nawrocki
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90'+5 FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4Off: Moussa N'Diaye · On: F. Sanchez
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90'+8 Hannover 96 Goal · Normal GoalB. Pichler · Assist: M. Bundu
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Schalke 04 | Hannover 96 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 65% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 295 | 524 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | 0.85 | 2.30 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 1 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 192 | 436 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Edin Dzeko's red card at 53' changed the game's momentum, allowing Hannover 96 to push harder
- ▸ Hannover 96's goal by Marcel Nawrocki at 82' sparked a comeback, leading to a late equalizer by Benjamin Pichler in added time