Match report

1. FC Köln and Hoffenheim Draw 2-2 in Thrilling Bundesliga Match

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
2–2
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
Feb 21, 2026

In an intense and evenly matched encounter, 1. FC Köln managed to hold off 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga to secure a 2-2 draw at RheinEnergieStadion on February 21st. The match saw both teams display strong attacking plays with crucial contributions from key players like R. Ache and S. El Mala for Köln, and O. Kabak and A. Kramaric for Hoffenheim.

Key Facts

  • • R. Ache scored the first goal for 1. FC Köln in the 15th minute with an assist from S. El Mala.
  • • O. Kabak equalized for Hoffenheim at the half-hour mark, assisted by A. Hajdari.
  • • A. Kramaric gave Hoffenheim a lead with a goal in the 60th minute.
  • • S. El Mala scored Köln's second goal from an assist by J. Kaminski to level the scoreline at 2-2.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 2 J. Schmied (D)
  • 33 R. van den Berg (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 32 K. Lund (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 22 J. Simpson-Pusey
  • 27 F. Chavez
  • 18 I. Johannesson
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 40 F. Schenten
  • 30 M. Bulter
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt
  • 44 M. Kobbing

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 2 R. Hranac (D)
  • 5 O. Kabak (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 34 V. Coufal (M)
  • 6 G. Promel (M)
  • 7 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 18 W. Burger (M)
  • 29 B. Toure (M)
  • 11 F. Asllani (F)
  • 27 A. Kramaric (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Philipp
  • 15 V. Gendrey
  • 25 K. Akpoguma
  • 10 M. Damar
  • 22 A. Prass
  • 48 L. Djuric
  • 49 V. Lassig
  • 31 Y. Eduardo
  • 33 M. Moerstedt

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    15' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ache · Assist: S. El Mala
  2. 1899 Hoffenheim
    42' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hajdari

    Foul

  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    45' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Kabak · Assist: A. Hajdari
  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    60' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kramaric
  5. 1. FC Köln
    63' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. El Mala · Assist: J. Kaminski
  6. 1. FC Köln
    69' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Sebulonsen · On: J. Simpson-Pusey
  7. 1899 Hoffenheim
    73' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Burger · On: A. Prass
  8. 1899 Hoffenheim
    75' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Vladimír Coufal

    Argument

  9. 1. FC Köln
    78' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    C. Ozkacar

    Foul

  10. 1. FC Köln
    85' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. El Mala · On: M. Bulter
  11. 1. FC Köln
    85' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Ache · On: L. Waldschmidt
  12. 1899 Hoffenheim
    89' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Moerstedt
  13. 1. FC Köln
    90'+1 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: F. Schenten
  14. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90'+2 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Asllani · On: Yannick Eduardo
  15. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90'+2 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bazoumana Touré · On: V. Gendrey
  16. 1899 Hoffenheim
    90'+5 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    M. Moerstedt

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln 1899 Hoffenheim
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 70% 81%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 18
Corners 3 10
Total Passes 270 484
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.09 1.70
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 189 390
Shots Inside Box 8 15
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 1899 Hoffenheim took a crucial lead in the second half with A. Kramaric's goal, putting pressure on Köln.
  • ▸ S. El Mala's late equalizer for 1. FC Köln shifted momentum back to their favor and secured the hard-fought draw.