Match report

FC Schalke 04 Secures Narrow Win Over SpVgg Greuther Fürth in 2. Bundesliga

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
1–0
FT
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Sep 26, 2025

FC Schalke 04 secured a crucial 1-0 win over SpVgg Greuther Fürth in their latest 2. Bundesliga fixture, thanks to F. Porath's goal in the 77th minute. The victory comes at a critical juncture for Schalke as they look to climb the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • FC Schalke 04 defeated SpVgg Greuther Fürth with a score of 1-0.
  • • F. Porath scored the only goal at 77 minutes, crucial for securing the win.
  • • SpVgg Greuther Fürth had two yellow cards issued to Jannik Dehm and Philipp Ziereis in the first half.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 5 T. Becker (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)
  • 7 C. Gomis (F)
  • 19 K. Karaman (F)
  • 9 M. Sylla (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Heekeren
  • 18 C. Antwi-Adjei
  • 43 M. Ayhan
  • 14 J. Bachmann
  • 11 B. Lasme
  • 27 F. Porath
  • 2 F. Sanchez
  • 8 A. Younes
  • 16 M. Zalazar

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 P. Boevink (G)
  • 23 J. Dehm (D)
  • 4 P. Ziereis (D)
  • 25 B. Bjarnason (D)
  • 27 G. Itter (D)
  • 8 M. Olesen (M)
  • 24 M. John (M)
  • 30 F. Klaus (M)
  • 10 B. Hrgota (M)
  • 16 A. Keller (M)
  • 9 N. Futkeu (F)

Substitutes

  • 43 S. Prufrock
  • 2 L. Reich
  • 5 R. Munz
  • 17 N. Konig
  • 14 J. Consbruch
  • 37 J. Green
  • 7 D. Srbeny
  • 18 F. Higl
  • 42 O. Sillah

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    9' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Timo Becker · On: M. Ayhan
  2. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    25' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    Jannik Dehm

    Foul

  3. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    46' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    Philipp Ziereis

    Foul

  4. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    62' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Bjarnason · On: R. Munz
  5. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    62' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Keller · On: J. Consbruch
  6. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    62' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Olesen · On: J. Green
  7. FC Schalke 04
    71' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Gomis · On: B. Lasme
  8. FC Schalke 04
    71' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adrian Gantenbein · On: F. Porath
  9. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Porath
  10. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    84' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Hrgota · On: F. Higl
  11. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    84' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jannik Dehm · On: O. Sillah
  12. FC Schalke 04
    86' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Sylla · On: F. Sanchez
  13. FC Schalke 04
    87' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: J. Bachmann
  14. FC Schalke 04
    90'+2 FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Nikola Katić

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 7
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 468 323
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 5
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 0
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 383 250
Shots Inside Box 20 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early substitution of Timo Becker for M. Ayhan at 9 minutes set the tone for an active Schalke lineup, impacting their offensive strategy.
  • ▸ F. Porath's goal in the 77th minute provided a decisive edge to FC Schalke 04, effectively turning the match's momentum.