Bundesliga Regular Season - 24
FC Augsburg 2 - 0 FT 1. FC Köln
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' H. Massengo
E. Martel 31'
HT
↓ E. Martel ↑I. Johannesson 46'
47' N. Banks
50' ↓ K. Jakic ↑Y. Keitel
55' R. Ribeiro (N. Banks)
66' C. Zesiger
↓ L. Waldschmidt ↑S. El Mala 66'
↓ M. Bulter ↑Y. Niang 66'
68' ↓ R. Ribeiro ↑M. Gregoritsch
↓ J. Simpson-Pusey ↑F. Chavez 78'
82' ↓ M. Komur ↑A. Kade
82' ↓ H. Massengo ↑E. Rexhbecaj
82' ↓ R. Fellhauer ↑M. Wolf
↓ T. Krauss ↑F. Schenten 84'
90'+2 Y. Keitel
90'+6 A. Claude-Maurice
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
Finn Dahmen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Noahkai Banks 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Keven Schlotterbeck 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cedric Zesiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Robin Fellhauer
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Kristijan Jakić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
50
Entry
Han-Noah Massengo 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Fabian Rieder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mert Kömür
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Alexis Claude-Maurice 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Rodrigo Ribeiro 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Nediljko Labrović 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arthur Chaves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannik Keitel 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Anton Kade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elvis Rexhbeçaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Gregoritsch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismael Gharbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uchenna Ogundu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwäbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rav van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cenk Özkaçar
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jakub Kamiński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Martel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Kristoffer Lund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Luca Waldschmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Marius Bülter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Ragnar Ache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cenny Neumann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominique Heintz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Said El Mala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Kainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssoupha Niang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fynn Schenten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/10/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 31/03/2024 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 04/11/2023 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | Cologne Stadium |
| 08/04/2023 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 3 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 16/10/2022 | 1. FC Köln | 3 - 2 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 30/04/2022 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 4 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 10/12/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 2 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 23/04/2021 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 3 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 02/01/2021 | 1. FC Köln | 0 - 1 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 07/06/2020 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
18/10/2025
31/03/2024
04/11/2023
08/04/2023
16/10/2022
30/04/2022
10/12/2021
23/04/2021
02/01/2021
07/06/2020
FC Augsburg Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +65
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +16
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +16
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -17
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 24 GD: -20
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +68
P: 26 GD: +29
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +16
P: 25 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +16
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -19
P: 26 GD: -21
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Augsburg Efficiency Punishes Toothless Köln
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A masterclass in clinical finishing saw Augsburg soak up pressure and strike twice to leave Köln empty-handed despite their territorial dominance.
Tactical Stalemate and Set-Piece Pressure
The atmosphere at the WWK Arena was thick with Intensity right from the start, though clear-cut chances remained a rarity in the opening exchanges. 1. FC Köln controlled possession with a 54% share, looking to dictate the tempo through the middle of the park. However, the FC Augsburg backline remained disciplined and organized, frustrating every attempt the visitors made to break through. A barrage of 14 corners throughout the match highlighted the sustained set-piece pressure, yet neither side could find the clinical edge required to break the deadlock early on. The Balance of the game favored the Billy Goats in terms of possession, but the hosts looked comfortable soaking up the pressure and waiting for the right moment to strike.
The Breakthrough and Defensive Grit
The second half saw the game pivot in favor of the hosts as they finally found their clinical touch. In the 55th minute, N. Banks turned provider, delivering a crucial assist for R. Ribeiro to fire Augsburg into the lead. This goal completely shifted the Stakes, forcing Köln to abandon their cautious approach and commit more men forward. Despite their efforts, the visitors struggled to test the Augsburg keeper, recording only two shots on target all evening. Banks was instrumental in the defensive effort, earning a 7.6 rating for his contributions at both ends of the pitch. As the clock ticked down, the frustration grew for the traveling fans, with their side unable to convert possession into genuine scoring opportunities against a resilient home side.
Late Insurance and Table Implications
With Köln pushing high for an equalizer, the game became stretched, allowing Augsburg to exploit the gaps on the counter. The Upset Factor never materialized as the hosts remained composed under pressure. Deep into stoppage time, in the 96th minute, A. Claude-Maurice capitalized on the open space to slot home a second goal, sealing the points for the Fuggerstädter. It was a cruel blow for Köln, who had seen much of the ball but lacked the "Sniper" edge in the final third. This result propels Augsburg further up the table, solidifying their 9th-place position, while Köln remains stagnant in 12th. The victory underscores the importance of efficiency over possession in a league as competitive as the Bundesliga, leaving the visitors with plenty of questions to answer regarding their offensive output.
Key Questions
Who were the top performers?
Noahkai Banks was the standout performer, providing an assist and earning a 7.6 match rating.
What were the key moments?
Ribeiro's 55th-minute opener and Claude-Maurice's late 96th-minute insurance goal were the decisive moments.
How does this affect the standings?
Augsburg moves to 34 points in 9th, while Köln remains in 12th with 24 points.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Tactical Stale-Mate in the Making
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. This is a textbook mid-table encounter where the fear of losing likely outweighs the ambition to win, making it a match for the tactical purists only.
The Setup
The WWK Arena sets the stage for a meeting between 11th-placed FC Augsburg and 12th-placed 1. FC Köln. Our assessment shows a very high Balance rating, indicating there is almost nothing to split these two squads in terms of current quality. With the Stakes being relatively low—as both teams are comfortably clear of the danger zone but far from the top—expect a game played with caution rather than abandon.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the duel between Augsburg's creative hub Alexis Claude-Maurice and Köln's primary threat Ragnar Ache. Claude-Maurice will look to unlock a stubborn Kölner defense, while Ache provides the clinical finishing that could punish any lapse in concentration from the home side. It is a battle of efficiency versus industry in the final third.
Our Prediction
We expect a low-scoring affair. Augsburg will likely dictate the tempo at home, but they often struggle to convert possession into high-quality chances against compact blocks. Köln are comfortable absorbing pressure and hitting on the break, but their away Form suggests they might settle for a point. Our take is that this ends in a deadlock, keeping both teams exactly where they are in the standings.