Bundesliga Gameweek 1
FC Augsburg 3 - 0 FT FC Schalke 04
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' M. Gregoritsch (A. Kade)
22' F. Rieder
HT
R. Schallenberg 62'
↓ H. Kurucay ↑M. Wober 62'
↓ V. Becker ↑R. Gosens 62'
↓ J. Adamu ↑J. Dina Ebimbe 62'
↓ N. Katic ↑E. Dzeko 76'
76' ↓ R. Fellhauer ↑M. Komur
79' A. Kade (F. Rieder)
83' ↓ F. Rieder ↑Y. Keitel
83' ↓ M. Gregoritsch ↑R. Ribeiro
↓ A. Aouchiche ↑M. Ayhan 86'
90' ↓ C. Brackelmann ↑J. Gouweleeuw
90'+1 ↓ M. Wolf ↑Seol Young-Woo
90'+2 R. Ribeiro (Seol Young-Woo)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Augsburg
Goalkeepers
Finn Dahmen 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Noahkai Banks 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Chrislain Matsima 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Brackelmann 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Marius Wolf 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Han-Noah Massengo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Fabian Rieder 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.5
Rating
Yes
Captain
Hennes Behrens 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Anton Kade 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Robin Fellhauer
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Michael Gregoritsch 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Nediljko Labrović 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Seol Young-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Schnitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mert Kömür
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yannik Keitel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathanaël Mbuku
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
Rodrigo Ribeiro 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
FC Schalke 04
Goalkeepers
Loris Karius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Timo Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Katic
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Hasan Kuruçay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Dejan Ljubičić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soufian El-Faouzi
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Ron Schallenberg 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Vitalie Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Junior Adamu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Adil Aouchiche
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Moussa Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Kevin Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mertcan Ayhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Wöber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Gosens
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Junior Dina Ebimbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Vozar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoshi Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Janik Bachmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edin Džeko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2024 | FC Augsburg | 3 - 0 | FC Schalke 04 | DFB Pokal | WWK Arena |
| 03/18/2023 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 10/02/2022 | FC Schalke 04 | 2 - 3 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 07/17/2022 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | FC Schalke 04 | Friendlies Clubs | Waldstadion Mittersill |
| 04/11/2021 | FC Schalke 04 | 1 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 12/13/2020 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 2 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 05/24/2020 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 3 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 11/03/2019 | FC Augsburg | 2 - 3 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
| 05/05/2019 | FC Schalke 04 | 0 - 0 | FC Augsburg | Bundesliga | VELTINS-Arena |
| 12/15/2018 | FC Augsburg | 1 - 1 | FC Schalke 04 | Bundesliga | WWK Arena |
10/29/2024
03/18/2023
10/02/2022
07/17/2022
04/11/2021
12/13/2020
05/24/2020
11/03/2019
05/05/2019
12/15/2018
FC Augsburg Win
FC Schalke 04 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +12
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -11
P: 4 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Augsburg
FC Schalke 04
FC Augsburg
FC Schalke 04
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Augsburg's Late Blitz Sinks Ten-Man Schalke
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Our verdict is clear: Ron Schallenberg's red card completely derailed Schalke, allowing Augsburg to convert lingering tension into an opening-day demolition.
The Early Breakthrough
FC Augsburg stamped their authority early at the WWK Arena, despite FC Schalke 04 having edged possession in the opening exchanges. The visitors tried to establish a steady rhythm, but a blistering counter-attack unpicked their defence in the 18th minute. A. Kade provided a pinpoint delivery to find M. Gregoritsch, who made no mistake to put the hosts ahead. The Intensity immediately ramped up, with Marius Wolf pulling the strings in midfield. His vision yielded seven key passes on the day, constantly probing the Schalke backline. Loris Karius was forced into spectacular action to keep the visitors in the contest, as the home side mounted relentless corner pressure and rained down shots from all angles, forcing the away defence into a desperately exhausting rear-guard action.
The Tactical Pivot
The delicate Balance of the contest shattered entirely in the 62nd minute. Ron Schallenberg committed a cynical tripping foul, leaving the referee no choice but to brandish a straight red card. Reduced to ten men, Schalke’s defensive structure instantly collapsed under the sheer volume of Augsburg's attacking waves. A barrage of 23 total shots from the hosts turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, generating a massive 3.45 expected goals. Karius stood tall with phenomenal goalkeeper heroics, registering 10 crucial saves to miraculously keep the deficit at just one goal. Yet, the persistent corner pressure—totaling 11 for the home side—meant a second breakthrough was inevitable against a fatigued, numerically disadvantaged defence that could no longer launch any meaningful counter-attacks.
The Ruthless Finish
The high Stakes of opening weekend demanded ruthlessness, and Augsburg eventually delivered the knockout blows. In the 79th minute, Kade transitioned from provider to executioner, latching onto a clever ball from F. Rieder to double the advantage. The visitors were completely drained, their passing networks thoroughly dismantled by the relentless home press. Deep into stoppage time, the demolition was completed when Seol Young-Woo teed up R. Ribeiro for a 90th-minute dagger. This comprehensive 3-0 victory sends Augsburg straight to the upper echelons of the Bundesliga table with three points and a pristine goal difference. For Schalke, the early alarm bells are already ringing; sitting 17th after matchday one, their fragile discipline hints at a very long and difficult season ahead.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Schallenberg impact the match?
Ron Schallenberg's 62nd-minute dismissal for tripping destroyed Schalke's defensive shape, leading to sustained Augsburg pressure and two late goals.
What made Anton Kade the Man of the Match?
A. Kade was lethal in the final third, providing the crucial assist for the opener before scoring the second goal himself.
What does this mean for FC Augsburg's season?
This commanding opening-day victory gives them massive momentum, immediately placing them near the top of the table with three vital 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 slow start expected in Bavaria
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. An evenly matched opening day clash that promises more tactical caution than outright entertainment.
The Setup
Opening day nerves usually bring drama. This fixture might bring a nap instead. FC Augsburg host FC Schalke 04 at the WWK Arena to kick off their Bundesliga regular season campaigns. A dismal Stars rating tells you everything about the lack of marquee talent on display this afternoon. The modest Stakes of a Matchday 1 clash only add to the slow-burn feel. However, an exceptionally high Balance rating indicates we are in for a tightly contested, if unspectacular, scrap where every yard will be hard-earned.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty midfield slog. A. Claude-Maurice will try to dictate tempo and spark some creativity for the hosts. Behind him, C. Matsima and Noahkai Kai Daniel Banks anchor the home defense. They face a Schalke attacking unit desperate to start their season on the right foot. Without standout individual quality to break the game open, this battle will be won through sheer physical attrition and tactical discipline rather than individual flair.
Our Prediction
A scrappy stalemate. Neither side possesses the early-season firepower to blow the other away. Augsburg will try to leverage their home advantage, but Schalke’s defensive block should hold firm enough to ensure a share of the spoils in a low-scoring draw.