Match report

VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nürnberg Draw 1-1 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
1–1
FT
1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
Feb 20, 2026

VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nürnberg played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Ruhrpott Stadion, with both teams showcasing resilience in a closely fought match. Despite early substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, VfL Bochum managed to level the game through Francis Onyeka's penalty kick late in the first half.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Nürnberg scored first via M. A. Zoma (38') assisted by T. Baack.
  • • Francis Onyeka equalized for VfL Bochum with a penalty kick (72').
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to players from both teams, including M. Wittek (VfL Bochum) and A. Markhiev (1. FC Nürnberg).

Lineups

VfL Bochum

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Horn (G)
  • 39 L. Morgalla (D)
  • 4 E. Masovic (D)
  • 20 N. Loosli (D)
  • 32 M. Wittek (D)
  • 34 C. Lenz (M)
  • 24 M. Pannewig (M)
  • 16 C. Marshall (M)
  • 21 F. Onyeka (M)
  • 29 F. Alfa-Ruprecht (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Thiede
  • 7 K. Vogt
  • 8 K. Watjen
  • 11 M. Kwarteng
  • 13 O. Olsen
  • 18 M. Rakneberg
  • 19 M. Bero
  • 35 K. Koscierski
  • 37 A. Crimaldi

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Reichert (G)
  • 27 J. von der Hitz (D)
  • 4 F. Gruber (D)
  • 24 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 21 B. Yilmaz (D)
  • 22 R. Nzingoula (M)
  • 6 A. Markhiev (M)
  • 5 T. Baack (M)
  • 10 J. Justvan (M)
  • 33 A. Grimaldi (F)
  • 23 M. A. Zoma (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 C. Mathenia
  • 16 M. Soldic
  • 20 J. Fernandez
  • 25 F. O. Becker
  • 32 T. Janisch
  • 37 N. Maboulou
  • 39 P. Scobel
  • 41 E. Porstner
  • 44 S. Mkrtchyan

Timeline

  1. VfL Bochum
    17' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leandro Morgalla · On: O. Olsen
  2. VfL Bochum
    23' VfL Bochum Card · Yellow Card
    M. Wittek

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Nürnberg
    25' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Markhiev

    Foul

  4. 1. FC Nürnberg
    38' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. A. Zoma · Assist: T. Baack
  5. 1. FC Nürnberg
    43' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Berkay Yılmaz

    Foul

  6. VfL Bochum
    45'+2 VfL Bochum Var · Penalty cancelled
    P. Hofmann
  7. 1. FC Nürnberg
    54' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rabby Nzingoula · On: F. O. Becker
  8. VfL Bochum
    63' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Alfa-Ruprecht · On: M. Kwarteng
  9. VfL Bochum
    72' VfL Bochum Goal · Penalty
    Francis Onyeka
  10. 1. FC Nürnberg
    81' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. A. Zoma · On: N. Maboulou
  11. 1. FC Nürnberg
    82' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Grimaldi · On: P. Scobel
  12. VfL Bochum
    83' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Lenz · On: M. Rakneberg
  13. VfL Bochum
    83' VfL Bochum subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Wittek · On: M. Bero
  14. 1. FC Nürnberg
    87' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Luka Lochoshvili

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat VfL Bochum 1. FC Nürnberg
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 78%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 9
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 470 427
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 1.50 1.17
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 391 335
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 0 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. A. Zoma's goal at the 38-minute mark gave 1. FC Nürnberg a temporary lead.
  • ▸ Francis Onyeka's penalty kick in the 72nd minute turned the momentum back to VfL Bochum, leading to a well-deserved draw.