Match report

1. FC Nürnberg Defeats FC Schalke 04 3-0 in 2. Bundesliga

1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
3–0
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
May 9, 2026

1. FC Nürnberg staged a dominant performance, defeating FC Schalke 04 3-0 in a crucial 2. Bundesliga match. The victory was anchored by an own goal from Schallenberg, a timely strike by Henri Koudossou, and a late finish from M. A. Zoma, leaving Schalke struggling to find any foothold on the pitch.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Nürnberg: 3 goals, Henri Koudossou (45+1), M. A. Zoma (73), Own Goal by R. Schallenberg (20)
  • • FC Schalke 04: 0 goals, 3 yellow cards (Vitalie Becker, M. Ayhan, R. Schallenberg)
  • • Substitutions: Schalke 04 made 5 changes, Nürnberg made 5 changes
  • • Match ended with a clear advantage for Nürnberg

Lineups

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 Christian Mathenia (G)
  • 8 Henri Koudossou (D)
  • 4 Fabio Gruber (D)
  • 24 Luka Lochoshvili (D)
  • 3 Danilo Soares (D)
  • 25 Finn Ole Becker (M)
  • 6 Adam Markhiev (M)
  • 20 Javier Fernandez (M)
  • 10 Julian Justvan (F)
  • 23 Mohamed Ali Zoma (F)
  • 18 Rafael Lubach (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Jan Reichert
  • 21 Berkay Yılmaz
  • 36 Kristian Mandic
  • 41 Eric Porstner
  • 32 Tim Janisch
  • 22 Rabby Nzingoula
  • 16 Marko Soldic
  • 39 Piet Scobel
  • 33 Adriano Grimaldi

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Kevin Müller (G)
  • 5 Timo Becker (D)
  • 43 Mertcan Ayhan (D)
  • 2 Felipe Sánchez (D)
  • 33 Vitalie Becker (D)
  • 23 Soufiane El-Faouzi (M)
  • 6 Ron Schallenberg (M)
  • 21 Dejan Ljubičić (M)
  • 19 Kenan Karaman (M)
  • 24 Adil Aouchiche (M)
  • 9 Moussa Sylla (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Moussa Ndiaye
  • 36 Johannes Siebeking
  • 3 Dylan Leonard
  • 17 Adrian Gantenbein
  • 14 Janik Bachmann
  • 27 Finn Porath
  • 7 Christian Gomis
  • 10 Edin Džeko
  • 18 Christopher Antwi-Adjei

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Nürnberg
    20' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Own Goal
    R. Schallenberg
  2. FC Schalke 04
    37' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Vitalie Becker
  3. 1. FC Nürnberg
    45'+1 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    Henri Koudossou · Assist: Fabio Gruber
  4. 1. FC Nürnberg
    45'+4 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    F. O. Becker
  5. FC Schalke 04
    46' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vitalie Becker · On: Moussa N'Diaye
  6. FC Schalke 04
    62' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ayhan
  7. FC Schalke 04
    64' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Schallenberg · On: C. Antwi-Adjei
  8. 1. FC Nürnberg
    67' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Danilo Soares · On: Berkay Yılmaz
  9. 1. FC Nürnberg
    67' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lubach · On: E. Porstner
  10. FC Schalke 04
    70' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sylla · On: E. Dzeko
  11. 1. FC Nürnberg
    73' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. A. Zoma · Assist: F. O. Becker
  12. 1. FC Nürnberg
    73' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    M. A. Zoma
  13. FC Schalke 04
    76' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Soufian El-Faouzi · On: J. Bachmann
  14. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Timo Becker · On: D. Leonard
  15. 1. FC Nürnberg
    77' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. O. Becker · On: Rabby Nzingoula
  16. 1. FC Nürnberg
    81' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Justvan · On: M. Soldic
  17. 1. FC Nürnberg
    81' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. A. Zoma · On: P. Scobel

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Nürnberg FC Schalke 04
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 76%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 374 391
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.69 1.44
Shots off Target 8 9
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented -2.10 -2.10
Accurate Passes 296 298
Shots Inside Box 11 11
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal by R. Schallenberg set the tone for the game, providing Nürnberg with an immediate advantage.
  • ▸ The second goal by Henri Koudossou in the first half ensured Nürnberg's lead was secured, despite Schalke's attempts to stabilize the game.
  • ▸ M. A. Zoma's late goal sealed the match for Nürnberg, confirming their dominance and leaving Schalke without any comeback possibility.