Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats 1. FC Köln 2-1 in Bundesliga Thriller

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1–2
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Mar 7, 2026

Borussia Dortmund secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 1. FC Köln in a match filled with drama and tension. Köln's early setback when J. Simpson-Pusey was sent off just after half-time, significantly impacted the game. Despite Köln's late goal by J. Kaminski, Dortmund's early goals by S. Guirassy and M. Beier proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • S. Guirassy scored the first goal for Borussia Dortmund at 16th minute.
  • • M. Beier extended the lead for Dortmund with a goal at 60th minute.
  • • J. Kaminski scored a consolation goal for Köln at 88th minute.
  • • J. Simpson-Pusey of Köln was sent off at 45th minute plus 2 seconds.
  • • R. Bensebaini of Dortmund received a yellow card at 68th minute.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 5 T. Krauss (D)
  • 33 R. van den Berg (D)
  • 22 J. Simpson-Pusey (D)
  • 32 K. Lund (D)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 38 Y. Niang (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 13 S. El Mala (M)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 36 C. Neumann
  • 27 F. Chavez
  • 3 D. Heintz
  • 30 M. Bulter

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (M)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 14 M. Beier (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 25 N. Sule
  • 21 F. Silva
  • 7 J. Bellingham
  • 40 S. Inacio
  • 49 L. Reggiani
  • 6 S. Ozcan
  • 27 K. Adeyemi
  • 2 Y. Couto

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    16' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy · Assist: M. Beier
  2. 1. FC Köln
    45'+1 1. FC Köln Var · Card upgrade
    J. Simpson-Pusey
  3. 1. FC Köln
    45'+2 1. FC Köln Card · Red Card
    J. Simpson-Pusey

    Foul

  4. Borussia Dortmund
    45'+5 Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bensebaini

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: C. Ozkacar
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    60' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Beier · Assist: J. Brandt
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    61' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Guirassy · On: F. Silva
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    61' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ryerson · On: Y. Couto
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund Var · Penalty cancelled
    F. Silva
  10. 1. FC Köln
    75' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Niang · On: L. Maina
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    82' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Bensebaini · On: N. Sule
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    82' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Beier · On: K. Adeyemi
  13. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    Eric Martel

    Foul

  14. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. El Mala · On: C. Neumann
  15. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Krauss · On: D. Heintz
  16. 1. FC Köln
    86' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Ache · On: M. Bulter
  17. 1. FC Köln
    88' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kaminski
  18. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+1 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: J. Bellingham

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 89%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 368 606
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 1.28 2.00
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 292 538
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. Guirassy in the 16th minute set the tone for Dortmund's control.
  • ▸ The red card issued to Köln's J. Simpson-Pusey at 45th minute drastically changed the momentum, allowing Dortmund to extend their lead.
  • ▸ Despite Köln's late goal by J. Kaminski, the damage was already done, and Dortmund managed to hold on for the win.