Match report
Fortuna Düsseldorf Defeats SC Paderborn 07 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga
Fortuna Düsseldorf
2–1
FT
SC Paderborn 07
Feb 1, 2026
Fortuna Düsseldorf staged a remarkable comeback against SC Paderborn 07 on February 1st, overcoming an early goal from K. Okpala to secure a 2-1 win in the 2. Bundesliga. Goals by S. Appelkamp and C. Itten turned the tide for the hosts as they capitalized on Paderborn's reduced numbers following Mattes Hansen’s red card.
Key Facts
- • SC Paderborn 07 took an early lead through K. Okpala (2') with an assist from Raphael Obermair.
- • Fortuna Düsseldorf equalized via S. Appelkamp's goal (64'), assisted by F. Muslija.
- • C. Itten put Fortuna ahead in the 83rd minute, assisted by S. Tanaka.
- • Mattes Hansen was sent off for SC Paderborn 07 with a red card at the 72nd minute.
Lineups
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
- 15 T. Oberdorf (D)
- 2 J. Daland (D)
- 4 K. Schmidt (D)
- 46 S. Suso (D)
- 25 M. Zimmermann (M)
- 8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
- 16 S. Tanaka (M)
- 24 F. Muslija (M)
- 23 S. Appelkamp (F)
- 13 C. Itten (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Lotka
- 30 J. de Wijs
- 19 E. Iyoha
- 12 V. Lunddal
- 3 C. Lenz
- 14 S. Alexandropoulos
- 27 J. Paulina
- 10 C. Rasmussen
- 9 Z. Celar
SC Paderborn 07
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 41 D. Seimen (G)
- 20 F. Gotze (D)
- 25 T. Scheller (D)
- 22 M. Hansen (D)
- 17 L. Curda (M)
- 14 M. Baur (M)
- 5 S. Castaneda (M)
- 23 R. Obermair (M)
- 11 S. Michel (F)
- 26 S. Klaas (F)
- 10 K. Okpala
Substitutes
- 1 M. Schubert
- 3 J. Sticker
- 2 R. Muller
- 6 L. Engelns
- 8 D. Kinsombi
- 9 N. Batzner
- 27 S. Tigges
- 30 S. Marino
Timeline
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2' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal GoalK. Okpala · Assist: Raphael Obermair
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11' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardS. Castaneda
Foul
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45'+4 SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardMattes Hansen
Foul
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46' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Castaneda · On: N. Batzner
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46' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Okpala · On: S. Tigges
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55' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow CardAnouar El Azzouzi
Foul
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58' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow CardS. Suso
Foul
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59' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1Off: Matthias Zimmermann · On: V. Lunddal
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59' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Suso · On: Christopher Lenz
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64' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal GoalS. Appelkamp · Assist: F. Muslija
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66' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Michel · On: J. Sticker
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72' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardMattes Hansen
Foul
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72' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Red CardMattes Hansen
Foul
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79' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Klaas · On: D. Kinsombi
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83' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal GoalC. Itten · Assist: S. Tanaka
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84' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Itten · On: Z. Celar
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85' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Gotze · On: S. Marino
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88' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Appelkamp · On: Sotiris Alexandropoulos
Match Stats
| Stat | Fortuna Düsseldorf | SC Paderborn 07 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 75% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 10 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 549 | 334 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | 0.79 | 0.83 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 462 | 251 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The dismissal of Mattes Hansen in the second half significantly changed the momentum, giving Fortuna Düsseldorf a numerical advantage and control over play.
- ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf's equalizing goal by S. Appelkamp (64') was pivotal, providing the team with renewed confidence to push for the win.