Match report
FC Schalke 04 Defeats SC Paderborn 07 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga
FC Schalke 04
2–1
FT
SC Paderborn 07
Nov 28, 2025
FC Schalke 04 demonstrated resilience and determination as they turned around an early deficit, securing a 2-1 victory over SC Paderborn 07 in their 2. Bundesliga clash on Sunday. Key moments included Karaman's equalizer at the half-hour mark and a late goal by Lasme that sealed Schalke's comeback.
Key Facts
- • FC Schalke 04 secured their victory with goals from K. Karaman (45') and B. Lasme (86').
- • SC Paderborn 07 opened the scoring through L. Curda at 38'.
- • Schalke's penalty in the early stages was cancelled by VAR, preventing an early lead.
- • Paderborn saw three players booked for fouls and arguments.
Lineups
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)
- 35 M. Wallentowitz (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
- 32 L. Podlech
- 14 J. Bachmann
- 34 A. Gulasi
- 37 M. Gruger
- 11 B. Lasme
- 41 H. Matriciani
- 27 F. Porath
- 46 P. Popperl
- 2 F. Sanchez
SC Paderborn 07
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 41 D. Seimen (G)
- 20 F. Gotze (D)
- 25 T. Scheller (D)
- 4 C. Brackelmann (D)
- 22 M. Hansen (M)
- 14 M. Baur (M)
- 5 S. Castaneda (M)
- 23 R. Obermair (M)
- 17 L. Curda (F)
- 7 F. Bilbija (F)
- 27 S. Tigges (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Schubert
- 3 J. Sticker
- 6 L. Engelns
- 9 N. Batzner
- 26 S. Klaas
- 11 S. Michel
- 18 M. Worner
- 28 L. Copado
- 30 S. Marino
Timeline
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10' FC Schalke 04 Var · Penalty cancelledK. Karaman
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12' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardC. Brackelmann
Foul
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38' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal GoalL. Curda · Assist: Raphael Obermair
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45' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalK. Karaman · Assist: M. Sylla
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57' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardF. Gotze
Foul
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62' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Bilbija · On: S. Klaas
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62' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Brackelmann · On: S. Michel
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64' FC Schalke 04 Var · Goal cancelledM. Sylla
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67' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Antwi-Adjei · On: B. Lasme
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74' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Castaneda · On: Luis Engelns
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74' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Baur · On: N. Batzner
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83' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardL. Curda
Argument
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85' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Wallentowitz · On: F. Porath
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85' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Schallenberg · On: P. Popperl
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86' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal GoalB. Lasme · Assist: K. Karaman
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88' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 5Off: Mattes Hansen · On: S. Marino
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89' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Sylla · On: J. Bachmann
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89' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 5Off: Vitalie Becker · On: F. Sanchez
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90'+8 SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardN. Batzner
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Schalke 04 | SC Paderborn 07 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 60% | 77% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 239 | 413 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 1.54 | 0.72 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 143 | 316 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match took a pivotal turn when Schalke 04 equalized just before half-time through Karaman, reversing the momentum.
- ▸ A goal was cancelled by VAR in the second half for Schalke, but they persevered and found their winning strike from Lasme.