Match report

1. FC Köln Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
Jan 30, 2026

1. FC Köln emerged victorious over VfL Wolfsburg with a narrow 1-0 win, thanks to a crucial goal from L. Maina in the 29th minute. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards for both sides, Wolfsburg failed to capitalize on their chances, leaving them frustrated at RheinEnergieStadion.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Köln defeated VfL Wolfsburg 1-0 in the Bundesliga match.
  • • Goal scored by L. Maina (29th minute) assisted by T. Krauss.
  • • R. Ache received a yellow card for 1. FC Köln at the 58th minute.
  • • VfL Wolfsburg made multiple substitutions but could not find an equalizer.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes (D)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 32 K. Lund (D)
  • 37 L. Maina (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)
  • 30 M. Bulter (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 33 R. van den Berg
  • 29 J. Thielmann
  • 18 I. Johannesson
  • 13 S. El Mala
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 40 F. Schenten
  • 38 Y. Niang
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 2 K. Fischer (D)
  • 3 D. Vavro (D)
  • 15 M. Jenz (D)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (D)
  • 5 Vini Souza (M)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 24 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 10 L. Majer (M)
  • 39 P. Wimmer (M)
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Muller
  • 4 K. Koulierakis
  • 7 K. Shiogai
  • 11 A. Daghim
  • 19 J. Lindstrom
  • 25 A. Zehnter
  • 26 S. Kumbedi
  • 32 M. Svanberg
  • 37 P. Hensel

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    29' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Maina · Assist: T. Krauss
  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Majer · On: K. Shiogai
  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    46' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vini Souza · On: A. Daghim
  4. 1. FC Köln
    58' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ache

    Foul

  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    66' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    C. Eriksen

    Foul

  6. 1. FC Köln
    66' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bulter · On: I. Johannesson
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    71' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    K. Shiogai

    Foul

  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    74' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: J. Lindstrom
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    74' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Fischer · On: Saël Kumbedi
  10. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Maina · On: J. Thielmann
  11. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: S. El Mala
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    80' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Moritz Jenz

    Foul

  13. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kristoffer Lund · On: R. van den Berg
  14. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Ache · On: Y. Niang
  15. VfL Wolfsburg
    90'+1 VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Gerhardt · On: A. Zehnter
  16. VfL Wolfsburg
    90' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Gerhardt

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 72% 79%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 320 466
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 1.26 1.15
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 230 370
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match changed course when L. Maina scored for 1. FC Köln in the 29th minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards and substitutions did not alter the game's momentum as VfL Wolfsburg struggled to break through.