Match report

FC Ingolstadt 04 Defeats Stuttgart II 2-1 in Thrilling 3. Liga Clash

FC Ingolstadt 04

2–1

Stuttgart II

Jan 24, 2026

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Jan 24, 2026 · FT

Stuttgart II

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FC Ingolstadt 04 held off a valiant effort from Stuttgart II to secure a crucial 2-1 victory in their latest 3. Liga fixture. The match was characterized by rapid exchanges, with goals scored just one minute apart early on. S. Lorenz and D. Kaygin provided the crucial strikes for Ingolstadt, while N. Darvich briefly equalized for Stuttgart II.

Key Facts

• FC Ingolstadt 04: 2-1 over Stuttgart II in a 3. Liga match
• S. Lorenz scored the first goal for FC Ingolstadt 04 at minute 31, assisted by F. Carlsen
• N. Darvich equalized for Stuttgart II just one minute later (minute 32), with an assist from N. Sessa
• D. Kaygin secured the win for FC Ingolstadt 04 at minute 48, supported by M. Besuschkow's assist

Lineups

FC Ingolstadt 04

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

25 K. Eisele (G)
2 M. Hoppe (D)
6 G. Antzoulas (D)
32 S. Lorenz (D)
15 J. Scholz (D)
19 L. Rosenlocher (D)
22 M. Costly (M)
17 M. Besuschkow (M)
8 F. Carlsen (M)
10 D. Kaygin (M)
29 J. Kugel

Substitutes

47 D. Klein
5 E. Gul
7 Y. Sturm
14 M. Plath
20 Y. Deichmann
24 G. Christensen
30 O. Drakulic
34 L. Frode
44 E. Kehrer

Stuttgart II

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

41 S. Drljaca (G)
35 M. Gluck (D)
4 M. Herwerth (D)
29 D. Nothnagel (D)
16 L. Meyer (D)
5 M. Catovic (M)
8 S. Di Benedetto
31 N. Darvich (M)
10 N. Sessa (M)
26 J. Diehl (M)
27 M. Ouro-Tagba (F)

Substitutes

33 J. von der Felsen
6 A. Groiss
13 T. Kohler
11 E. Korkut
24 C. Olivier
7 L. Penna
17 A. Nankishi
23 Y. Spalt
44 M. Sankoh

Timeline

31' FC Ingolstadt 04 Goal · Normal Goal

S. Lorenz · Assist: F. Carlsen
32' Stuttgart II Goal · Normal Goal

N. Darvich · Assist: N. Sessa
45' Stuttgart II Card · Yellow Card

N. Sessa

Foul
46' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. Diehl · On: L. Penna
48' FC Ingolstadt 04 Goal · Normal Goal

D. Kaygin · Assist: M. Besuschkow
57' FC Ingolstadt 04 Card · Yellow Card

Linus Rosenlöcher

Foul
66' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 2

Off: N. Darvich · On: A. Nankishi
66' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Di Benedetto · On: Y. Spalt
67' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 1

Off: Linus Rosenlöcher · On: G. Christensen
67' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Kugel · On: O. Drakulic
72' FC Ingolstadt 04 Card · Yellow Card

F. Carlsen

Foul
75' FC Ingolstadt 04 Card · Yellow Card

Georgios Antzoulas

Foul
77' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Besuschkow · On: E. Gul
77' FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 4

Off: D. Kaygin · On: E. Kehrer
81' FC Ingolstadt 04 Card · Yellow Card

M. Costly

Foul
82' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Herwerth · On: Efe Korkut
82' Stuttgart II subst · Substitution 5

Off: N. Sessa · On: M. Sankoh
90'+2 FC Ingolstadt 04 subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Hoppe · On: Y. Deichmann
90'+6 Stuttgart II Card · Yellow Card

M. Ouro-Tagba

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	FC Ingolstadt 04	Stuttgart II
Fouls	11	12
Pass Accuracy	73%	84%
Offsides	3	2
Red Cards	0	0
Total Shots	12	20
Corners	3	7
Total Passes	326	553
Yellow Cards	5	2
Blocked Shots	2	7
Shots on Target	3	7
xG	1.39	1.58
Shots off Target	6	6
Possession	36%	64%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	239	463
Shots Inside Box	8	11
Saves	6	1
Shots Outside Box	4	9

Key Match Notes

▸ The early goal scored by S. Lorenz set an immediate pace and boosted FC Ingolstadt 04’s confidence.
▸ D. Kaygin’s second goal in the 48th minute marked a significant turning point, effectively sealing the match for FC Ingolstadt 04.