Match report
SC Paderborn 07 Defeats 1. FC Nürnberg 2-1 in Exciting 2. Bundesliga Clash
SC Paderborn 07
2–1
FT
1. FC Nürnberg
Feb 7, 2026
SC Paderborn 07 emerged victorious over 1. FC Nürnberg in a thrilling match that showcased the unpredictable nature of the 2. Bundesliga. SC Paderborn took an early lead through two quick goals by Sven Klaas and Lasse Curda, capitalizing on a series of key moments that turned the tide in their favor. Despite being reduced to ten men due to a red card for Rafael Lubach from Nürnberg, the visitors managed to pull one back late but ultimately fell short.
Key Facts
- • SC Paderborn 07 won 2-1 over 1. FC Nürnberg
- • Sven Klaas scored a penalty at minute 26, followed by Lasse Curda scoring in the 29th minute
- • Rafael Lubach received a red card for 1. FC Nürnberg at the 51st minute, leaving them with ten players
- • Luka Lochoshvili reduced the deficit for Nürnberg with a goal in the 75th minute
Lineups
SC Paderborn 07
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 41 D. Seimen (G)
- 25 T. Scheller (D)
- 20 F. Gotze (D)
- 3 J. Sticker (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)
- 27 S. Tigges (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Schubert
- 24 N. Mohr
- 38 B. Broger
- 9 N. Batzner
- 8 D. Kinsombi
- 2 R. Muller
- 30 S. Marino
- 28 L. Copado
- 10 K. Okpala
1. FC Nürnberg
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Reichert (G)
- 32 T. Janisch (D)
- 44 S. Mkrtchyan (D)
- 24 L. Lochoshvili (D)
- 21 B. Yilmaz (D)
- 25 F. O. Becker (M)
- 6 A. Markhiev (M)
- 18 R. Lubach (M)
- 10 J. Justvan (M)
- 23 M. A. Zoma (F)
- 39 P. Scobel (F)
Substitutes
- 26 C. Mathenia
- 28 T. Buchmann
- 41 E. Porstner
- 5 T. Baack
- 16 M. Soldic
- 20 J. Fernandez
- 22 R. Nzingoula
- 33 A. Grimaldi
- 37 N. Maboulou
Timeline
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24' SC Paderborn 07 Var · Penalty confirmedL. Curda
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26' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · PenaltyS. Klaas
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29' SC Paderborn 07 Goal · Normal GoalL. Curda
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31' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardTim Janisch
Foul
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46' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1Off: Tim Janisch · On: A. Grimaldi
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51' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Red CardRafael Lubach
Foul
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57' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardA. Markhiev
Foul
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65' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Justvan · On: Rabby Nzingoula
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65' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Scobel · On: N. Maboulou
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66' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Michel · On: N. Batzner
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66' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Tigges · On: S. Marino
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75' SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Klaas · On: L. Copado
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75' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal GoalLuka Lochoshvili · Assist: Berkay Yılmaz
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79' SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardRaphael Obermair
Foul
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83' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow CardF. O. Becker
Foul
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90'+3 SC Paderborn 07 Card · Yellow CardS. Marino
Time wasting
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90'+6 SC Paderborn 07 subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Castaneda · On: D. Kinsombi
Match Stats
| Stat | SC Paderborn 07 | 1. FC Nürnberg |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 79% |
| Offsides | 6 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 7 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 403 | 326 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 332 | 258 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early penalty conversion by Sven Klaas and subsequent goal by Lasse Curda set SC Paderborn on course for victory, establishing control over the match
- ▸ 1. FC Nürnberg's red card in the 51st minute significantly altered game momentum, allowing SC Paderborn to maintain defensive stability and capitalize on numerical superiority