Match report

1. FC Kaiserslautern Defeats SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1-0 (DFB Pokal)

SpVgg Greuther Fürth
SpVgg Greuther Fürth
0–1
FT
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
Oct 29, 2025

1. FC Kaiserslautern stunted SpVgg Greuther Fürth's DFB Pokal hopes with a narrow victory, thanks to an early goal by N. Skytta in the 12th minute. Despite numerous chances and changes on both sides, Fürth could not find the equalizer and were further hampered by a late red card.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: SpVgg Greuther Fürth 0 - 1. FC Kaiserslautern
  • • Goal scorer: N. Skytta (12') for 1. FC Kaiserslautern
  • • Yellow Cards: Paul Joly, Fabian Kunze, Philipp Ziereis, N. Skytta, A. Afeez, F. Kleinhansl, F. Klaus, Simon Simoni
  • • Red Card: O. Sillah (90'+3') for SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Lineups

SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 43 S. Prufrock (G)
  • 33 M. Dietz (D)
  • 4 P. Ziereis (D)
  • 5 R. Munz (D)
  • 2 L. Reich (M)
  • 8 M. Olesen (M)
  • 24 M. John (M)
  • 40 D. Abrangao (M)
  • 30 F. Klaus (F)
  • 10 B. Hrgota (F)
  • 9 N. Futkeu (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 P. Boevink
  • 14 J. Consbruch
  • 16 A. Keller
  • 17 N. Konig
  • 18 F. Higl
  • 23 J. Dehm
  • 27 G. Itter
  • 37 J. Green
  • 42 O. Sillah

1. FC Kaiserslautern

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 S. Simoni (G)
  • 31 L. Sirch (D)
  • 4 M. Gyamfi (D)
  • 37 L. Robinson (D)
  • 26 P. Joly (M)
  • 6 F. Kunze (M)
  • 8 S. Sahin (M)
  • 3 F. Kleinhansl (M)
  • 15 N. Skytta (F)
  • 48 F. Alidou (F)
  • 7 M. Ritter (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Krahl
  • 13 E. Wekesser
  • 19 D. Hanslik
  • 20 T. Raschl
  • 22 M. Haas
  • 23 A. Afeez
  • 27 D. Abiama
  • 29 R. Tachie
  • 33 J. Elvedi

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    12' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Skytta
  2. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    13' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Paul Joly

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    35' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Kunze

    Foul

  4. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    39' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    Philipp Ziereis

    Foul

  5. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    41' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    N. Skytta

    Argument

  6. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    63' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabian Kunze · On: A. Afeez
  7. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    64' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ritter · On: D. Hanslik
  8. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    73' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Alidou · On: T. Raschl
  9. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    74' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    A. Afeez

    Foul

  10. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    75' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Abrangao · On: A. Keller
  11. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    75' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Futkeu · On: F. Higl
  12. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    79' 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    F. Kleinhansl

    Foul

  13. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    81' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Reich · On: J. Consbruch
  14. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    81' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Olesen · On: J. Green
  15. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    82' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Paul Joly · On: M. Haas
  16. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    82' 1. FC Kaiserslautern subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Sahin · On: J. Elvedi
  17. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    84' SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Yellow Card
    F. Klaus

    Argument

  18. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    90'+3 SpVgg Greuther Fürth Card · Red Card
    O. Sillah

    Foul

  19. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
    90'+7 1. FC Kaiserslautern Card · Yellow Card
    Simon Simoni

    Time wasting

  20. SpVgg Greuther Fürth
    90' SpVgg Greuther Fürth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Dietz · On: O. Sillah

Match Stats

Stat SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Fouls 16 14
Pass Accuracy 83% 72%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 11 10
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 383 341
Yellow Cards 5 6
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 316 247
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Skytta's early goal in the 12th minute set the tone for 1. FC Kaiserslautern, creating a crucial psychological advantage.
  • ▸ Late red card to O. Sillah (90'+3') significantly affected SpVgg Greuther Fürth's momentum and defensive structure.