Match report

VfB Stuttgart Defeats 1. FC Köln 3-1 in Bundesliga Clash

VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
3–1
FT
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
Feb 14, 2026

VfB Stuttgart emerged victorious in a closely contested Bundesliga game against 1. FC Köln on Tuesday evening, sealing the match 3-1. Ermedin Demirović struck twice for VfB Stuttgart, while Raffael Ache netted the consolation goal for Köln. The victory secured valuable points for Stuttgart and boosted their standings in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • VfB Stuttgart 3–1 1. FC Köln (Final score)
  • • Ermedin Demirović scored two goals, including one from an assist by J. Leweling and another by R. Hendriks
  • • Raffael Ache netted a consolation goal for Köln with an assist from L. Waldschmidt
  • • VfB Stuttgart saw multiple yellow cards: C. Fuhrich (15'), Jeff Chabot (53'), Ermedin Demirović (60'), and B. El Khannouss (76')
  • • Lorenz Assignon and Maximilian Mittelstädt were key substitutes for VfB Stuttgart

Lineups

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 22 L. Assignon (D)
  • 29 F. Jeltsch (D)
  • 24 J. Chabot (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 30 C. Andres (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 26 D. Undav (M)
  • 10 C. Fuhrich (M)
  • 9 E. Demirovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 3 R. Hendriks
  • 4 J. Vagnoman
  • 6 A. Stiller
  • 8 T. Tomas
  • 11 B. El Khannouss
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 27 B. Bouanani

1. FC Köln

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 2 J. Schmied (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 39 C. Ozkacar (D)
  • 32 K. Lund (D)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 30 M. Bulter (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 33 R. van den Berg
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 13 S. El Mala
  • 27 F. Chavez
  • 49 D. Furst
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt
  • 40 F. Schenten

Timeline

  1. VfB Stuttgart
    15' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Ermedin Demirović · Assist: J. Leweling
  2. VfB Stuttgart
    29' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    C. Fuhrich

    Foul

  3. VfB Stuttgart
    53' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Jeff Chabot

    Foul

  4. VfB Stuttgart
    60' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Ermedin Demirović

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Köln
    68' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Ozkacar · On: S. El Mala
  6. 1. FC Köln
    68' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Schmied · On: L. Waldschmidt
  7. VfB Stuttgart
    70' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: B. El Khannouss
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    76' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    B. El Khannouss

    Time wasting

  9. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Maximilian Mittelstädt · On: R. Hendriks
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    77' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lorenz Assignon · On: J. Vagnoman
  11. 1. FC Köln
    79' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ache · Assist: L. Waldschmidt
  12. VfB Stuttgart
    83' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Andres · On: A. Stiller
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    84' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Leweling · On: T. Tomas
  14. 1. FC Köln
    84' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bulter · On: D. Huseinbasic
  15. VfB Stuttgart
    84' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    Ermedin Demirović · Assist: R. Hendriks
  16. 1. FC Köln
    89' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Eric Martel · On: F. Kainz
  17. 1. FC Köln
    89' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Krauss · On: F. Schenten
  18. 1. FC Köln
    90'+5 1. FC Köln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kaminski

    Argument

  19. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Undav · Assist: A. Stiller

Match Stats

Stat VfB Stuttgart 1. FC Köln
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 77%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 475 337
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 2.25 1.58
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 403 259
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ermedin Demirović's early goal at 15' set the tone for VfB Stuttgart, giving them a crucial lead in the match.
  • ▸ The game saw multiple substitutions from both teams; however, VfB Stuttgart capitalized on their late changes, with goals by Ermedin Demirović (84') and D. Undav (90'), ensuring they maintained control of the game.