Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga

Arminia Bielefeld
Arminia Bielefeld
1–2
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Oct 5, 2025

FC Schalke 04 stuns Arminia Bielefeld, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory on their home turf in a match that saw early goals by Corboz and Kurucay from the visitors. Maximilian Grofer managed to pull one back for Arminia but it was not enough as Schalke maintained their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Arminia Bielefeld 1–2 FC Schalke 04 (Final score)
  • • C. Antwi-Adjei and H. Kurucay scored for FC Schalke 04 in the 11th and 18th minutes respectively
  • • Maximilian Grofer responded with a goal for Arminia Bielefeld in the 48th minute
  • • Arminia Bielefeld received three yellow cards, with M. Corboz, S. Schreck, and J. Grodowski receiving cautions

Lineups

Arminia Bielefeld

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Kersken (G)
  • 24 C. Lannert (D)
  • 23 L. Schneider (D)
  • 3 J. Felix (D)
  • 2 F. Hagmann (D)
  • 8 S. Schreck (M)
  • 19 M. Grosser (M)
  • 6 M. Corboz (M)
  • 14 T. Momuluh (F)
  • 38 M. Worl (F)
  • 11 J. Grodowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 P. Hildesheim
  • 17 A. Sicker
  • 27 B. Boakye
  • 20 F. Micheler
  • 13 L. Kunze
  • 45 A. F. Ocansey V.
  • 33 M. Theiss
  • 30 I. Young
  • 7 J. Kania

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 43 M. Ayhan (D)
  • 25 N. Katic (D)
  • 4 H. Kurucay (D)
  • 17 A. Gantenbein (M)
  • 23 S. El-Faouzi (M)
  • 6 R. Schallenberg (M)
  • 33 V. Becker (M)
  • 18 C. Antwi-Adjei (F)
  • 19 K. Karaman (F)
  • 9 M. Sylla (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Heekeren
  • 2 F. Sanchez
  • 30 A. Donkor
  • 41 H. Matriciani
  • 8 A. Younes
  • 14 J. Bachmann
  • 16 M. Zalazar
  • 27 F. Porath
  • 11 B. Lasme

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    11' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Antwi-Adjei
  2. Arminia Bielefeld
    17' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    M. Corboz

    Foul

  3. FC Schalke 04
    18' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kurucay · Assist: Vitalie Becker
  4. Arminia Bielefeld
    32' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    S. Schreck

    Simulation

  5. Arminia Bielefeld
    44' Arminia Bielefeld Card · Yellow Card
    J. Grodowski

    Foul

  6. Arminia Bielefeld
    46' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joel Felix · On: I. Young
  7. Arminia Bielefeld
    48' Arminia Bielefeld Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximilian Großer · Assist: Christopher Lannert
  8. FC Schalke 04
    50' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Vitalie Becker

    Foul

  9. FC Schalke 04
    69' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Antwi-Adjei · On: J. Bachmann
  10. FC Schalke 04
    69' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sylla · On: B. Lasme
  11. Arminia Bielefeld
    73' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Grodowski · On: J. Kania
  12. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Adrian Gantenbein

    Foul

  13. FC Schalke 04
    80' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vitalie Becker · On: F. Sanchez
  14. FC Schalke 04
    80' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adrian Gantenbein · On: F. Porath
  15. Arminia Bielefeld
    85' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Momuluh · On: Benjamin Boakye
  16. Arminia Bielefeld
    89' Arminia Bielefeld subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Worl · On: A. F. Ocansey V.

Match Stats

Stat Arminia Bielefeld FC Schalke 04
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 52%
Offsides 11 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 520 224
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 409 116
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early double by FC Schalke 04 in the first half gave them a strong lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Arminia Bielefeld's goal just after halftime revived hopes of a comeback but could not capitalize further.