FC Schalke 04 v 1. FC Köln result
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FC Schalke 04 1–2 1. FC Köln — 1. FC Köln won this Bundesliga match.
The result
1. FC Köln won 2–1 at Veltins Arena in the Bundesliga on Wednesday 20 January.
FC Schalke 04 have scored 25 goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2020/21 so far).
The goals
1. FC Köln led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — 1. FC Köln: R. Czichos (31’, assisted by Dominick Drexler) and Jan Thielmann (90’, assisted by E. Rexhbeçaj); FC Schalke 04: M. Hoppe (57’).
Discipline
D. Siebert showed three yellow cards — against 4.7 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — FC Schalke 04: B. Stambouli (49’) and N. Boujellab (89’); 1. FC Köln: Jannes-Kilian Horn (89’).
What it changes
FC Schalke 04 have conceded 86 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2020/21 so far).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Amine Harit (FC Schalke 04) 10.5, S. Serdar (FC Schalke 04) 10.0 and Dominick Drexler (1. FC Köln) 6.4 led the match.
Head-to-head
1. FC Köln are unbeaten in the last four meetings with FC Schalke 04.
Next up
FC Schalke 04 next travel to 1899 Hoffenheim on 7 November 2026.
1. FC Köln next travel to Union Berlin on 1 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for FC Schalke 04: 1899 Hoffenheim v FC Schalke 04, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for 1. FC Köln: Union Berlin v 1. FC Köln, Sunday 1 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: FC Schalke 04 1–2 1. FC Köln · Bundesliga
- Venue: Veltins Arena · Gelsenkirchen
- Referee: D. Siebert
- Head-to-head (last 6): FC Schalke 04 1 · draws 4 · 1. FC Köln 1 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: FC Schalke 04 2W 0D 3L · 1. FC Köln 1W 2D 2L
FC Schalke 04 1–2 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 11 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
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Match Statistics & Details
| FC Schalke 04 | 1. FC Köln | |
|---|---|---|
| 62% | Possession | 38% |
| 14 | Shots | 13 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 5 | Corners | 8 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 7 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 560 | Passes | 324 |
| 84% | Pass accuracy | 73% |
FC Schalke 04 Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Fährmann | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Becker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Kabak | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Stambouli | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.2 |
| S. Serdar | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Uth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| A. Harit | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 8.2 |
| M. Hoppe | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. Kolašinac | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Raman | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Nastasić | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Omar Mascarell sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| B. Oczipka sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| N. Boujellab sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.5 |
1. FC Köln Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Horn | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. Čestić | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| S. Bornauw | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Skhiri | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Horn | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| M. Wolf | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Dominick Drexler | 88 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| O. Duda | 88 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Hector | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Ehizibue | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Czichos | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.2 |
| N. Katterbach sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Rexhbeçaj sub | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| J. Thielmann sub | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. Özcan sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| T. Arokodare sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind FC Schalke 04 v 1. FC Köln — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2020-02-29 1. FC Köln 3–0 FC Schalke 04
- 2019-10-05 FC Schalke 04 1–1 1. FC Köln
- 2018-10-31 1. FC Köln 2–2 FC Schalke 04
- 2018-04-22 1. FC Köln 2–2 FC Schalke 04
- 2017-12-19 FC Schalke 04 1–0 1. FC Köln
- 2017-12-02 FC Schalke 04 2–2 1. FC Köln
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Köln?
- In their last 6 meetings, FC Schalke 04 won 1, 1. FC Köln won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Köln?
- Recent form — FC Schalke 04 2W 0D 3L; 1. FC Köln 1W 2D 2L.
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