Match report

Union Berlin Defeats 1. FC Köln 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
0–1
FT
Union Berlin
Union Berlin
Dec 20, 2025

In a tightly contested match at RheinEnergieStadion, Union Berlin edged out 1. FC Köln with a solitary goal from A. Schafer in stoppage time. The victory is crucial for Union Berlin's standings in the Bundesliga.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: 1. FC Köln 0–1 Union Berlin
  • • Goal scorer: A. Schafer (90+4')
  • • Yellow cards: S. Sebulonsen (13'), T. Krauss (49'), R. van den Berg (82') for 1. FC Köln; Christopher Trimmel (40'), O. Burke (72'), J. Juranovic (90+4') for Union Berlin
  • • Red card: R. van den Berg (82') for professional handball

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 33 R. van den Berg (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 32 K. Lund (D)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 13 S. El Mala
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 40 F. Schenten
  • 30 M. Bulter

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Ronnow (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 14 L. Querfeld (D)
  • 4 D. Leite (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 6 A. Kemlein (M)
  • 39 D. Kohn (M)
  • 11 Jeong Woo-Yeong (F)
  • 10 I. Ansah (F)
  • 7 O. Burke (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Raab
  • 9 L. Burcu
  • 13 A. Schafer
  • 17 D. Preu
  • 18 J. Juranovic
  • 21 T. Skarke
  • 23 A. Ilic
  • 34 S. Nsoki
  • 41 O. Ogbemudia

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    13' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sebulonsen

    Foul

  2. Union Berlin
    40' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    Christopher Trimmel

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Köln
    49' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    T. Krauss

    Foul

  4. 1. FC Köln
    58' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Ache · On: M. Bulter
  5. Union Berlin
    64' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jeong Woo-Yeong · On: L. Burcu
  6. 1. FC Köln
    68' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: S. El Mala
  7. 1. FC Köln
    68' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Krauss · On: D. Huseinbasic
  8. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Ansah · On: T. Skarke
  9. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Burke · On: A. Ilic
  10. Union Berlin
    73' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Christopher Trimmel · On: J. Juranovic
  11. Union Berlin
    80' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kemlein

    Foul

  12. 1. FC Köln
    82' 1. FC Köln Card · Red Card
    R. van den Berg

    Professional handball

  13. Union Berlin
    84' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Kemlein · On: A. Schafer
  14. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Heintz · On: C. Ozkacar
  15. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: L. Maina
  16. Union Berlin
    88' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    A. Schafer

    Argument

  17. Union Berlin
    90'+4 Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    J. Juranovic

    Time wasting

  18. Union Berlin
    90' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Schafer

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Union Berlin
Fouls 9 18
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 524 306
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 2 3
xG 0.55 1.26
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 452 238
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Union Berlin's late goal by A. Schafer in the 90th minute of added time shifted momentum decisively towards them, securing a crucial away win.
  • ▸ The red card for R. van den Berg just before the goal further destabilized 1. FC Köln, impacting their defensive organization.