Match report

FC Basel 1893 Defeats VfB Stuttgart 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

FC Basel 1893
FC Basel 1893
2–0
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Oct 2, 2025

FC Basel 1893 secured a convincing victory over VfB Stuttgart in their UEFA Europa League clash, winning 2–0. The game was marked by early fireworks as Ajeti notched the opening goal for FC Basel just three minutes into the match. Despite several yellow cards and multiple substitutions, including a late one from Shaqiri who sealed the win with his second half goal, FC Basel maintained their composure to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • FC Basel 1893 defeated VfB Stuttgart 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • Ajeti opened the scoring for FC Basel at minute 3.
  • • Xhaka Shaqiri scored the second goal for FC Basel at minute 84.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including J. Agbonifo and K. Koindredi for FC Basel.

Lineups

FC Basel 1893

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hitz (G)
  • 3 N. Vouilloz (D)
  • 32 J. Adjetey (D)
  • 24 F. Daniliuc (D)
  • 31 D. Schmid (D)
  • 8 K. Koindredi (M)
  • 22 L. Leroy (M)
  • 9 J. Agbonifo (M)
  • 10 X. Shaqiri (M)
  • 7 P. Otele (M)
  • 23 A. Ajeti (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Salvi
  • 47 T. Pfeiffer
  • 14 A. Bacanin
  • 17 M. Broschinski
  • 19 M. Soticek
  • 21 I. Salah
  • 26 A. Barisic
  • 28 D. Kacuri
  • 29 M. Cisse
  • 39 Junior Ze
  • 43 M. Akahomen

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 22 L. Assignon (D)
  • 14 L. Jaquez (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt (D)
  • 30 C. Andres (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 27 B. Bouanani (M)
  • 8 T. Tomas (M)
  • 18 J. Leweling (M)
  • 9 E. Demirovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 4 J. Vagnoman
  • 10 C. Fuhrich
  • 11 B. El Khannouss
  • 16 A. Karazor
  • 23 D. Zagadou
  • 24 J. Chabot
  • 35 M. Catovic
  • 45 L. Jovanovic

Timeline

  1. FC Basel 1893
    3' FC Basel 1893 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ajeti
  2. FC Basel 1893
    30' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ajeti

    Foul

  3. FC Basel 1893
    62' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Agbonifo · On: I. Salah
  4. FC Basel 1893
    69' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow Card
    Dominik Schmid

    Foul

  5. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Leweling · On: C. Fuhrich
  6. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Andres · On: B. El Khannouss
  7. FC Basel 1893
    71' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Koindredi · On: A. Bacanin
  8. FC Basel 1893
    71' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ajeti · On: M. Broschinski
  9. FC Basel 1893
    71' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Otele · On: M. Soticek
  10. FC Basel 1893
    78' FC Basel 1893 Card · Yellow Card
    I. Salah

    Foul

  11. VfB Stuttgart
    79' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Bouanani · On: L. Jovanovic
  12. FC Basel 1893
    84' FC Basel 1893 Goal · Normal Goal
    X. Shaqiri · Assist: M. Soticek
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    90'+1 VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lorenz Assignon · On: J. Vagnoman
  14. FC Basel 1893
    90' FC Basel 1893 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: Adrian Leon Barišić

Match Stats

Stat FC Basel 1893 VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 72% 85%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 29
Corners 1 9
Total Passes 291 529
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 3 10
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 1.43 2.54
Shots off Target 5 12
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 209 451
Shots Inside Box 9 20
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ajeti's early goal in the third minute set the tone for FC Basel.
  • ▸ Shaqiri's second half goal at 84 minutes sealed the victory, preventing any comeback from VfB Stuttgart.