Match report

FC Augsburg Stuns VfL Wolfsburg 3-2 in Bundesliga Showdown

VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
2–3
FT
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
Feb 21, 2026

FC Augsburg pulled off an impressive come-from-behind win against VfL Wolfsburg in their Bundesliga clash. Despite falling behind early with goals from Yann Gerhardt and Kohei Shiogai, FC Augsburg rallied to score three unanswered goals, including a penalty by Mario Gregoritsch and the game-winning goal by Erdenys Rexhbecaj.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Gerhardt scored VfL Wolfsburg's first goal in the 41st minute, assisted by Christian Eriksen.
  • • Ricardo Ribeiro equalized for FC Augsburg with a goal in the 59th minute, set up by Alhassan Claude-Maurice.
  • • Kohei Shiogai put VfL Wolfsburg back ahead in the 71st minute, assisted by Moussa Amoura.
  • • Mario Gregoritsch scored from the penalty spot to tie it at 2-2 for FC Augsburg in the 87th minute.
  • • Erdenys Rexhbecaj secured a late victory for FC Augsburg with a goal in injury time.

Lineups

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 26 S. Kumbedi (D)
  • 3 D. Vavro (D)
  • 15 M. Jenz (D)
  • 6 J. Belocian (D)
  • 24 C. Eriksen (M)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 11 A. Daghim (M)
  • 10 L. Majer (M)
  • 32 M. Svanberg (M)
  • 9 M. Amoura (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Muller
  • 41 J. Burger
  • 18 J. Adjetey
  • 4 K. Koulierakis
  • 40 K. Paredes
  • 37 P. Hensel
  • 5 Vini Souza
  • 17 D. Pejcinovic
  • 7 K. Shiogai

FC Augsburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Dahmen (G)
  • 40 N. Banks (D)
  • 31 K. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 16 C. Zesiger (D)
  • 19 R. Fellhauer (M)
  • 17 K. Jakic (M)
  • 4 H. Massengo (M)
  • 13 D. Giannoulis (M)
  • 36 M. Komur (F)
  • 20 A. Claude-Maurice (F)
  • 21 R. Ribeiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Labrovic
  • 27 M. Wolf
  • 34 Arthur Chaves
  • 8 E. Rexhbecaj
  • 14 Y. Keitel
  • 30 A. Kade
  • 32 F. Rieder
  • 38 M. Gregoritsch
  • 39 U. Ogundu

Timeline

  1. VfL Wolfsburg
    17' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    L. Majer

    Foul

  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    41' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Gerhardt · Assist: C. Eriksen
  3. FC Augsburg
    50' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ribeiro

    Foul

  4. FC Augsburg
    55' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    K. Schlotterbeck

    Foul

  5. FC Augsburg
    58' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Komur · On: F. Rieder
  6. FC Augsburg
    59' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Ribeiro · Assist: A. Claude-Maurice
  7. VfL Wolfsburg
    64' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Svanberg

    Foul

  8. VfL Wolfsburg
    65' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Svanberg · On: K. Paredes
  9. VfL Wolfsburg
    65' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Majer · On: K. Shiogai
  10. FC Augsburg
    68' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Giannoulis · On: M. Wolf
  11. FC Augsburg
    68' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Massengo · On: E. Rexhbecaj
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    71' VfL Wolfsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Shiogai · Assist: M. Amoura
  13. FC Augsburg
    81' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ribeiro · On: M. Gregoritsch
  14. FC Augsburg
    81' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Fellhauer · On: U. Ogundu
  15. VfL Wolfsburg
    82' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Amoura · On: D. Pejcinovic
  16. FC Augsburg
    86' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    K. Jakic

    Argument

  17. FC Augsburg
    87' FC Augsburg Goal · Penalty
    M. Gregoritsch
  18. VfL Wolfsburg
    90'+5 VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Saël Kumbedi · On: J. Burger
  19. VfL Wolfsburg
    90'+5 VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Vavro · On: Jonas Adjei Adjetey
  20. FC Augsburg
    90'+8 FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gregoritsch

    Foul

  21. FC Augsburg
    90' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Rexhbecaj · Assist: A. Claude-Maurice

Match Stats

Stat VfL Wolfsburg FC Augsburg
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 455 448
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 1.60 1.79
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 393 374
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ VfL Wolfsburg took an early lead, but FC Augsburg's quick response and equalizer by Ricardo Ribeiro shifted the momentum towards them.
  • ▸ The penalty scored by Mario Gregoritsch in the 87th minute turned the tide of the match, setting up a dramatic finish that saw Erdenys Rexhbecaj seal the win for FC Augsburg.