Match report

FC Schalke 04 Defeats SV Elversberg 1–0 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
1–0
FT
SV Elversberg
SV Elversberg
Nov 8, 2025

FC Schalke 04 secured a narrow victory over SV Elversberg with a solitary goal from H. Kurucay early on, holding off determined opposition efforts throughout to claim all three points in the 2. Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • H. Kurucay scored for FC Schalke 04 at minute 4.
  • • M. Sylla provided an assist for the opening goal.
  • • SV Elversberg made multiple substitutions and received three yellow cards, indicating a struggle to maintain control of the match.
  • • FC Schalke 04 showed resilience with two late substitutes as they defended their lead.

Lineups

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 43 M. Ayhan (D)
  • 25 N. Katic (D)
  • 4 H. Kurucay (D)
  • 33 V. Becker (D)
  • 27 F. Porath (M)
  • 6 R. Schallenberg (M)
  • 23 S. El-Faouzi (M)
  • 19 K. Karaman (M)
  • 35 M. Wallentowitz (F)
  • 9 M. Sylla (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 M. Khadr
  • 41 H. Matriciani
  • 30 A. Donkor
  • 2 F. Sanchez
  • 37 M. Gruger
  • 34 A. Gulasi
  • 16 M. Zalazar
  • 39 P. Remmert
  • 28 J. Heekeren

SV Elversberg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 N. Kristof (G)
  • 30 J. Gyamerah (D)
  • 19 L. Pinckert (D)
  • 31 M. Rohr (D)
  • 43 F. Keidel (D)
  • 6 A. Conde (M)
  • 8 L. Poreba (M)
  • 25 L. Petkov (M)
  • 10 B. Conte (M)
  • 29 T. Zimmerschied (M)
  • 22 Y. Ebnoutalib (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 T. Boss
  • 2 N. Mickelson
  • 3 F. Le Joncour
  • 21 L. Gunther
  • 14 J. Malanga
  • 17 F. Schmahl
  • 23 C. Sickinger
  • 24 L. Schnellbacher
  • 9 O. Stange

Timeline

  1. FC Schalke 04
    4' FC Schalke 04 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kurucay · Assist: M. Sylla
  2. SV Elversberg
    62' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jan Gyamerah · On: L. Gunther
  3. SV Elversberg
    63' SV Elversberg Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Ebnoutalib

    Foul

  4. FC Schalke 04
    68' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ayhan

    Foul

  5. SV Elversberg
    76' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Poreba · On: F. Schmahl
  6. SV Elversberg
    76' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Petkov · On: O. Stange
  7. FC Schalke 04
    78' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Porath · On: H. Matriciani
  8. SV Elversberg
    80' SV Elversberg Card · Yellow Card
    B. Conte

    Foul

  9. FC Schalke 04
    86' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    Vitalie Becker

    Time wasting

  10. SV Elversberg
    89' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Conte · On: J. Malanga
  11. SV Elversberg
    89' SV Elversberg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Zimmerschied · On: L. Schnellbacher
  12. FC Schalke 04
    90'+1 FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    H. Matriciani

    Foul

  13. FC Schalke 04
    90'+4 FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Wallentowitz · On: A. Donkor
  14. FC Schalke 04
    90'+4 FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vitalie Becker · On: F. Sanchez
  15. FC Schalke 04
    90'+9 FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Kurucay · On: M. Gruger

Match Stats

Stat FC Schalke 04 SV Elversberg
Fouls 17 12
Pass Accuracy 64% 84%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 6
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 231 505
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 0
xG 0.38 0.35
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 148 423
Shots Inside Box 5 1
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. Kurucay's early goal in the 4th minute set the tone for FC Schalke 04, giving them a crucial psychological advantage over SV Elversberg.
  • ▸ SV Elversberg's accumulation of yellow cards and multiple substitutions highlighted their frustration as they failed to break down a solid defensive performance from Schalke.