Match report

Köln Defeats Hamburg 4-1 in Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
4–1
FT
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Nov 2, 2025

1. FC Köln secured a dominant victory over Hamburger SV in their Bundesliga encounter, finishing the game 4-1. The match was characterized by strong offensive play from Köln and early setbacks for Hamburg, including multiple yellow cards and two red card ejections.

Key Facts

  • • R. Ache opened the scoring at minute 25 for 1. FC Köln.
  • • F. Kainz added to Köln's lead just minutes later in the 48th minute.
  • • J. Dompe scored Hamburg's only goal in the 61st minute, but it wasn't enough as Köln continued their offensive onslaught.
  • • Hamburg faced a double whammy with two red cards issued to I. Pherai and Fábio Vieira at minutes 79 and 83 respectively.
  • • J. Kaminski sealed the victory for Köln in stoppage time.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 2 J. Schmied (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic (M)
  • 32 K. Lund (M)
  • 11 F. Kainz (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)
  • 37 L. Maina (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen
  • 25 J. Gazibegovic
  • 3 D. Heintz
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 13 S. El Mala
  • 5 T. Krauss
  • 30 M. Bulter
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt

Hamburger SV

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Heuer Fernandes (G)
  • 21 N. Remberg (D)
  • 44 L. Vuskovic (D)
  • 8 D. Elfadli (D)
  • 2 W. Mikelbrencis (M)
  • 20 F. Vieira (M)
  • 6 A. S. Lokonga (M)
  • 28 M. Muheim (M)
  • 14 R. Philippe (F)
  • 7 J. Dompe (F)
  • 11 R. Konigsdorffer (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 D. Peretz
  • 16 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 22 A. Soumahoro
  • 25 J. Torunarigha
  • 10 I. Pherai
  • 23 J. Meffert
  • 9 R. Glatzel
  • 15 Y. Poulsen
  • 38 A. Rossing-Lelesiit

Timeline

  1. Hamburger SV
    10' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolai Remberg

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    25' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ache
  3. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Schmied · On: S. Sebulonsen
  4. 1. FC Köln
    48' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Kainz
  5. Hamburger SV
    53' Hamburger SV Var · Goal cancelled
    Fábio Vieira
  6. Hamburger SV
    59' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Konigsdorffer · On: Y. Poulsen
  7. Hamburger SV
    61' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dompe
  8. 1. FC Köln
    67' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: D. Heintz
  9. 1. FC Köln
    67' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Maina · On: S. El Mala
  10. 1. FC Köln
    67' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Kainz · On: T. Krauss
  11. 1. FC Köln
    73' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Ache · On: M. Bulter
  12. Hamburger SV
    74' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Fábio Vieira

    Foul

  13. Hamburger SV
    77' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Mikelbrencis · On: G. Gocholeishvili
  14. Hamburger SV
    77' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Philippe · On: I. Pherai
  15. Hamburger SV
    78' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    I. Pherai

    Foul

  16. Hamburger SV
    79' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    I. Pherai

    Foul

  17. Hamburger SV
    79' Hamburger SV Card · Red Card
    I. Pherai

    Foul

  18. Hamburger SV
    83' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    Fábio Vieira

    Argument

  19. Hamburger SV
    83' Hamburger SV Card · Red Card
    Fábio Vieira

    Argument

  20. Hamburger SV
    90' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Lokonga · On: R. Glatzel
  21. Hamburger SV
    90' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Dompe · On: A. Rossing-Lelesiit
  22. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kaminski · Assist: S. El Mala

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Hamburger SV
Fouls 8 18
Pass Accuracy 83% 85%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 23 11
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 391 414
Yellow Cards 1 6
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 10 5
xG 3.72 1.09
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 326 350
Shots Inside Box 14 10
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Nicolai Remberg of Hamburger SV seemed to set a tone of discipline issues, which plagued Hamburg throughout the match.
  • ▸ Cologne's quick 2-0 lead within the first half-hour effectively quelled any hopes of a comeback from Hamburg.
  • ▸ The dismissal of I. Pherai and Fábio Vieira left Hamburger SV with just nine players on the field for much of the second half, significantly impacting their ability to mount an offensive push.