Match report

VfL Osnabrück Defeats FC Saarbrücken 1-0 in 3. Liga

FC Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken
0–1
FT
VfL Osnabrück
VfL Osnabrück
Jan 31, 2026

FC Saarbrücken were unable to break down VfL Osnabrück's defense as Niklas Wiemann's early goal was enough for a 1-0 win, securing three crucial points in the 3. Liga.

Key Facts

  • • Niklas Wiemann scored the only goal of the match at minute 11 with an assist from Lars Kehl.
  • • Yiğit Karademir received a yellow card for VfL Osnabrück in the 18th minute.
  • • FC Saarbrücken made multiple substitutions, including Patrick Sontheimer and N. Bretschneider replacing S. Vasiliadis and T. Civeja respectively.
  • • VfL Osnabrück also saw key changes with J. Kania entering the game for Ibrahima Badjie at minute 59.

Lineups

FC Saarbrücken

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Menzel (G)
  • 7 C. Rizzuto (D)
  • 32 R. Bormuth (D)
  • 18 L. Wilhelm (D)
  • 28 N. Bretschneider (D)
  • 5 E. Krahn (M)
  • 6 P. Sontheimer (M)
  • 20 F. Pick (M)
  • 19 S. Vasiliadis (M)
  • 23 T. Civeja (M)
  • 30 D. Baumann (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Paterok
  • 2 P. Fahrner
  • 10 K. Rabihic
  • 15 A. Kamara
  • 17 R. Elongo-Yombo
  • 22 K. Caliskaner
  • 26 A. Groune
  • 27 J. Bichsel
  • 39 P. Schmidt

VfL Osnabrück

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 21 L. Jonsson (G)
  • 31 P. Kammerbauer (D)
  • 4 Y. Karademir (D)
  • 24 J. Muller (D)
  • 25 N. Wiemann (D)
  • 3 F. Christensen (D)
  • 19 K. Wiethaup (M)
  • 15 B. Jacobsen (M)
  • 18 L. Kehl (M)
  • 11 R. Meissner (F)
  • 9 J. Kania (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Sauter
  • 6 B. Henning
  • 8 R. Tesche
  • 10 K. Proger
  • 14 L. Ihorst
  • 20 T. Janotta
  • 23 T. Lesueur
  • 26 F. Wagner
  • 37 I. Badjie

Timeline

  1. VfL Osnabrück
    11' VfL Osnabrück Goal · Normal Goal
    Niklas Wiemann · Assist: Lars Kehl
  2. VfL Osnabrück
    18' VfL Osnabrück Card · Yellow Card
    Yiğit Karademir

    Foul

  3. FC Saarbrücken
    58' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Vasiliadis · On: K. Caliskaner
  4. FC Saarbrücken
    58' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Civeja · On: P. Schmidt
  5. VfL Osnabrück
    59' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kania · On: I. Badjie
  6. FC Saarbrücken
    73' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Patrick Sontheimer · On: R. Elongo-Yombo
  7. VfL Osnabrück
    78' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lars Kehl · On: T. Lesueur
  8. VfL Osnabrück
    78' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Wiethaup · On: F. Wagner
  9. FC Saarbrücken
    84' FC Saarbrücken subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Bretschneider · On: A. Groune
  10. VfL Osnabrück
    90' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Patrick Kammerbauer · On: K. Proger
  11. VfL Osnabrück
    90' VfL Osnabrück subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Meissner · On: T. Janotta

Match Stats

Stat FC Saarbrücken VfL Osnabrück
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 79%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 464 329
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 2.98 0.72
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 368 259
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Niklas Wiemann's early goal in the 11th minute set VfL Osnabrück on course for victory and stifled FC Saarbrücken's momentum.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams did not alter the game's outcome, with VfL Osnabrück maintaining their defensive structure to preserve the lead.