Match report
FC Viktoria Köln Defeats Stuttgart II 2-0 in 3. Liga Clash
FC Viktoria Köln
2–0
FT
Stuttgart II
Feb 28, 2026
FC Viktoria Köln held off Stuttgart II to secure a crucial 2-0 win in their latest match of the 3. Liga season, thanks largely to goals from M. Sponsel and J. Sachse.
Key Facts
- • FC Viktoria Köln defeated Stuttgart II 2-0 on February 28th in the 3. Liga.
- • M. Sponsel scored at the 62nd minute assisted by D. Otto.
- • J. Sachse netted the second goal at the 84th minute with an assist from B. Zank.
- • FC Viktoria Köln player M. Sponsel was shown a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
- • Stuttgart II's M. Herwerth received a yellow card at the 58th minute.
Lineups
FC Viktoria Köln
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 27 Arne Schulz (G)
- 22 Verthomy Schilo Boboy (D)
- 2 Lars Dietz (D)
- 18 Tim Kloss (M)
- 19 Meiko Sponsel (D)
- 8 Florian Engelhardt (M)
- 21 Lucas Wolf (M)
- 5 Leonhard Münst (M)
- 7 Simon Handle (D)
- 10 David Otto (F)
- 23 Benjamin Merlin Zank (M)
Substitutes
- 6 Tobias Eisenhuth
- 11 Robin Velasco
- 40 Jakob Sachse
- 34 Frank Ronstadt
- 26 David Richter
- 3 Joel Agyekum
- 39 Felix Albers
- 41 Soichiro Kozuki
- 29 Leander Popp
Stuttgart II
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Florian Hellstern (G)
- 24 Christopher Olivier (D)
- 4 Maximilian Herwerth (D)
- 29 Dominik Nothnagel (D)
- 23 Yanik Spalt (D)
- 8 Samuele Di Benedetto (M)
- 5 Mirza Ćatović (M)
- 31 Noah Darvich (M)
- 7 Lauri Penna (M)
- 26 Justin Diehl (F)
- 44 Mohamed Sankoh (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Mansour Ouro-Tagba
- 6 Alexander Groiss
- 19 Kenny Richebert Fressle
- 10 Nicolás Sessa
- 18 Julian Lüers
- 33 Jerik von der Felsen
- 13 Tim Köhler
- 39 Nuha Jatta
- 17 Abdenego Nankishi
Timeline
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31' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Diehl · On: M. Ouro-Tagba
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52' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow CardM. Sponsel
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58' Stuttgart II Card · Yellow CardM. Herwerth
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62' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalM. Sponsel · Assist: D. Otto
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63' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Herwerth · On: A. Groiss
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63' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Penna · On: N. Sessa
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63' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Sankoh · On: K. Fressle
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77' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Kloss · On: T. Eisenhuth
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77' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Otto · On: J. Sachse
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77' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Munst · On: R. Velasco
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83' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Olivier · On: J. Luers
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83' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Sponsel · On: F. Ronstadt
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84' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal GoalJ. Sachse · Assist: B. Zank
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Viktoria Köln | Stuttgart II |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The game shifted dramatically when M. Sponsel scored for FC Viktoria Köln in the 62nd minute, giving them a crucial lead.
- ▸ With J. Sachse's goal in the 84th minute, FC Viktoria Köln sealed their victory and effectively neutralized any comeback attempts from Stuttgart II.