Match report

Hannover 96 Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga Thriller

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
2–1
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Jan 24, 2026

Hannover 96 defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf by a narrow margin of 2-1 at their home ground, showcasing resilience and skill throughout the match. Early goals from Yokota and Kallman put Hannover in control before Egouli's red card turned the game's momentum in favor of the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Hannover 96 defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf with a final score of 2-1.
  • • D. Yokota opened scoring for Hannover at the 4th minute, assisted by K. Oudenne.
  • • B. Kallman scored Hannover's second goal in the 47th minute, also assisted by E. Saad.
  • • E. Egouli reduced the deficit with a goal for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 49th minute.
  • • Fortuna Düsseldorf’s player E. Egouli was sent off with a red card in the 57th minute.

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Noll (G)
  • 5 V. Ghita (D)
  • 3 B. Tomiak (D)
  • 6 M. Nawrocki (D)
  • 29 K. Oudenne (M)
  • 8 E. Leopold (M)
  • 15 N. Aseko-Nkili (M)
  • 33 M. Neubauer (M)
  • 18 D. Yokota (F)
  • 9 B. Kallman (F)
  • 7 M. Bundu (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Weinkauf
  • 19 W. Kokolo
  • 17 B. Allgeier
  • 4 H. Blank
  • 23 S. T. Thordarson
  • 13 F. Roggow
  • 10 N. Weisshaupt
  • 24 E. Saad
  • 11 B. Pichler

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 15 T. Oberdorf (D)
  • 44 E. Egouli (D)
  • 4 K. Schmidt (D)
  • 16 S. Tanaka (M)
  • 19 E. Iyoha (M)
  • 8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 46 S. Suso (M)
  • 24 F. Muslija (M)
  • 10 C. Rasmussen (F)
  • 13 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lotka
  • 2 J. Daland
  • 3 C. Lenz
  • 5 M. Heyer
  • 25 M. Zimmermann
  • 30 J. de Wijs
  • 23 S. Appelkamp
  • 7 L. Raimund
  • 9 Z. Celar

Timeline

  1. Hannover 96
    4' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Yokota · Assist: K. Oudenne
  2. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    15' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    E. Egouli

    Foul

  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    26' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    S. Tanaka

    Foul

  4. Hannover 96
    46' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bundu · On: E. Saad
  5. Hannover 96
    47' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kallman · Assist: E. Saad
  6. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    49' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Egouli · Assist: Christian Rasmussen
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    57' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    E. Egouli

    Foul

  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    57' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Red Card
    E. Egouli

    Foul

  9. Hannover 96
    61' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Aseko-Nkili · On: F. Roggow
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    64' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Iyoha · On: Matthias Zimmermann
  11. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    64' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Christian Rasmussen · On: S. Appelkamp
  12. Hannover 96
    68' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kallman · On: B. Pichler
  13. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    77' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Schmidt · On: J. Daland
  14. Hannover 96
    80' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    F. Roggow

    Foul

  15. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    83' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Suso · On: Christopher Lenz
  16. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    83' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Anouar El Azzouzi · On: Z. Celar
  17. Hannover 96
    87' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Yokota · On: B. Allgeier
  18. Hannover 96
    87' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Oudenne · On: N. Weisshaupt
  19. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    88' Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Yellow Card
    Matthias Zimmermann

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 80%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 480 435
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.96 0.72
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 408 349
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hannover capitalized on early goals by Yokota and Kallman, setting the stage for their victory.
  • ▸ Fortuna Düsseldorf’s Egouli was red-carded in the 57th minute, drastically changing the game's dynamics as Hannover maintained their lead with a man advantage.