Match report

Waldhof Mannheim Defeats FC Viktoria Köln 3-1 in 3. Liga Clash

FC Viktoria Köln
FC Viktoria Köln
1–3
FT
Waldhof Mannheim
Waldhof Mannheim
Jan 31, 2026

Waldhof Mannheim secured a hard-fought victory against FC Viktoria Köln in their 3. Liga match, winning by a score of 3-1. Early strikes from K. Asallari and late goals from A. Ferati and T. Boyd ensured Waldhof's dominance over the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • K. Asallari scored for Waldhof Mannheim in the 2nd minute.
  • • L. Dietz received a yellow card in the 15th minute for FC Viktoria Köln.
  • • B. Zank equalized for FC Viktoria Köln in the 55th minute, assisted by L. Dietz.
  • • A. Ferati scored Waldhof's second goal in the 66th minute, assisted by D. Michel.

Lineups

FC Viktoria Köln

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 27 A. Schulz (G)
  • 19 M. Sponsel (D)
  • 22 V. Boboy (D)
  • 2 L. Dietz (D)
  • 18 T. Kloss (D)
  • 7 S. Handle (D)
  • 5 L. Munst (M)
  • 21 L. M. Wolf (M)
  • 8 F. Engelhardt (M)
  • 23 B. Zank (F)
  • 10 D. Otto (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Wyciok
  • 3 J. Agyekum
  • 6 T. Eisenhuth
  • 11 R. Velasco
  • 29 L. Popp
  • 30 Y. Tonye
  • 34 F. Ronstadt
  • 37 J. Vega Zambrano
  • 41 S. Kozuki

Waldhof Mannheim

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Nijhuis (G)
  • 25 S. Ba (D)
  • 24 L. Klunter (D)
  • 6 N. Hoffmann (D)
  • 17 S. Abifade (D)
  • 27 A. Diakhaby (M)
  • 22 J. Sietan (M)
  • 20 K. Asallari (M)
  • 28 D. Michel (M)
  • 10 A. Ferati (M)
  • 9 F. Lohkemper (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Hawryluk
  • 4 T. Sechelmann
  • 5 O. Ogbemudia
  • 7 L. Bierschenk
  • 8 M. Thalhammer
  • 12 V. Thill
  • 13 T. Boyd
  • 38 Masca
  • 41 D. Kryeziu

Timeline

  1. Waldhof Mannheim
    2' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Asallari
  2. FC Viktoria Köln
    15' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    L. Dietz

    Foul

  3. FC Viktoria Köln
    19' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    L. M. Wolf

    Foul

  4. FC Viktoria Köln
    33' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    D. Otto

    Argument

  5. FC Viktoria Köln
    55' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Zank · Assist: L. Dietz
  6. Waldhof Mannheim
    56' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Diakhaby · On: M. Thalhammer
  7. Waldhof Mannheim
    62' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Lohkemper · On: T. Boyd
  8. Waldhof Mannheim
    66' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ferati · Assist: D. Michel
  9. FC Viktoria Köln
    74' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Otto · On: F. Ronstadt
  10. FC Viktoria Köln
    74' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Engelhardt · On: S. Kozuki
  11. FC Viktoria Köln
    82' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Munst · On: R. Velasco
  12. FC Viktoria Köln
    82' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Handle · On: J. Vega Zambrano
  13. Waldhof Mannheim
    84' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Asallari · On: L. Bierschenk
  14. Waldhof Mannheim
    84' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Michel · On: Masca
  15. Waldhof Mannheim
    85' Waldhof Mannheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Abifade · On: T. Sechelmann
  16. Waldhof Mannheim
    87' Waldhof Mannheim Card · Yellow Card
    Masca

    Argument

  17. FC Viktoria Köln
    87' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Boboy · On: L. Popp
  18. Waldhof Mannheim
    88' Waldhof Mannheim Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Boyd · Assist: L. Bierschenk

Match Stats

Stat FC Viktoria Köln Waldhof Mannheim
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 4 11
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 624 465
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.28 1.31
Shots off Target 0 3
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 535 391
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Asallari's early goal (2nd minute) put Waldhof Mannheim on the front foot and set a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ A. Ferati’s strike in the 66th minute effectively sealed the game for Waldhof, despite FC Viktoria Köln briefly equalizing.