Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats 1. FC Köln 1-0 in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
1–0
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Oct 25, 2025

Borussia Dortmund managed to secure a crucial win over 1. FC Köln by a single goal difference, thanks to an excellent late goal from M. Beier. The match was marked by numerous substitutions and yellow cards, but it was the determination of Dortmund that ultimately prevailed in this Bundesliga encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Borussia Dortmund 1–0 1. FC Köln.
  • • Goal scorer: M. Beier (90') assisted by F. Silva.
  • • Yellow cards for both teams, with I. Johannesson and S. Sebulonsen from Köln receiving yellow cards in quick succession at the end of the first half.
  • • Multiple substitutions made on both sides throughout the match.

Lineups

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)
  • 13 P. Gross (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 2 Y. Couto
  • 7 J. Bellingham
  • 10 J. Brandt
  • 14 M. Beier
  • 20 M. Sabitzer
  • 21 F. Silva
  • 25 N. Sule
  • 28 A. Anselmino

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 4 T. Hubers (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (M)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic (M)
  • 32 K. Lund (M)
  • 30 M. Bulter (F)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 2 J. Schmied
  • 3 D. Heintz
  • 5 T. Krauss
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt
  • 9 R. Ache

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    44' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    I. Johannesson

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Köln
    45' 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sebulonsen

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Köln
    46' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bulter · On: T. Krauss
  4. 1. FC Köln
    56' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ozkacar · On: D. Heintz
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    63' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    S. Guirassy

    Foul

  6. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Chukwuemeka · On: M. Beier
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Groß · On: M. Sabitzer
  8. 1. FC Köln
    72' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: J. Schmied
  9. 1. FC Köln
    72' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. El Mala · On: L. Maina
  10. 1. FC Köln
    72' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: R. Ache
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    79' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: F. Silva
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: J. Bellingham
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Svensson · On: J. Brandt
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+2 Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    M. Beier

    Foul

  15. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Beier · Assist: F. Silva

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund 1. FC Köln
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 89% 76%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 5
Corners 17 2
Total Passes 603 260
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 9 0
xG 1.90 0.39
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 534 198
Shots Inside Box 17 5
Saves 1 8
Shots Outside Box 10 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The momentum shifted when M. Beier scored a late goal for Borussia Dortmund, securing their victory in the 90th minute with an assist from F. Silva.
  • ▸ Early yellow cards to I. Johannesson and S. Sebulonsen of Köln disrupted their rhythm and potentially affected their performance in the second half.