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VfB Stuttgart 4–1 1. FC Köln: Bundesliga Result

VfB Stuttgart beat 1. FC Köln 4–1 on Fri, Sep 4, 2026 at MHPArena, Stuttgart in Bundesliga Matchday 2. The half-time score was 1–0.

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RESULT

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln result and match summary

VfB Stuttgart beat 1. FC Köln 4–1 on Fri, Sep 4, 2026 at MHPArena, Stuttgart in Bundesliga Matchday 2. The half-time score was 1–0.

Full-time resultThe score above is the recorded final score for this Bundesliga match.

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln highlights and videos

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MATCH INFORMATION

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln match information

The main facts from this Bundesliga match in one quick view.

Half-time score1–0
RefereeChristian Dingert
Attendance60,058
TV & streamingFandango (US)

KEY MOMENTS

Key moments from VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln

Goals, cards, substitutions and other major moments in match order.

  1. Kickoff

    First Half begins.

  2. Bilal El KhannoussVfB Stuttgart

    Goal! Stuttgart 1, FC Cologne 0. Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Josha Vagnoman.

  3. Jahmai Simpson-PuseyFC Cologne

    Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  4. Halftime

    First Half ends, Stuttgart 1, FC Cologne 0.

  5. Ellyes SkhiriFC Cologne

    Substitution, FC Cologne. Ellyes Skhiri replaces Paul Okon-Engstler.

  6. Mikey MooreFC Cologne

    Substitution, FC Cologne. Mikey Moore replaces Jan Thielmann.

  7. Maximilian MittelstädtVfB Stuttgart

    Maximilian Mittelstädt (Stuttgart) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  8. Grischa PrömelVfB Stuttgart

    Goal! Stuttgart 2, FC Cologne 0. Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Maximilian Mittelstädt.

  9. Jamie LewelingVfB Stuttgart

    Substitution, Stuttgart. Jamie Leweling replaces Chris Führich.

  10. Ermedin DemirovicVfB Stuttgart

    Substitution, Stuttgart. Ermedin Demirovic replaces Deniz Undav.

  11. Marius BulterFC Cologne

    Substitution, FC Cologne. Marius Bülter replaces Ragnar Ache.

  12. Reigan HeskeyFC Cologne

    Substitution, FC Cologne. Reigan Heskey replaces Linton Maina.

  13. Ermedin DemirovicVfB Stuttgart

    Goal! Stuttgart 3, FC Cologne 0. Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Finn Jeltsch.

  14. Leo SauerVfB Stuttgart

    Substitution, Stuttgart. Leo Sauer replaces Bilal El Khannouss.

  15. Ramon HendriksVfB Stuttgart

    Substitution, Stuttgart. Ramon Hendriks replaces Maximilian Mittelstädt.

  16. Marius BulterFC Cologne

    Goal! Stuttgart 3, FC Cologne 1. Marius Bülter (FC Cologne) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a fast break.

  17. Tom KraussFC Cologne

    Tom Krauß (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  18. Alessio Castro-MontesFC Cologne

    Alessio Castro-Montes (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  19. Imad RondicFC Cologne

    Substitution, FC Cologne. Imad Rondic replaces Tom Krauß.

  20. Josha VagnomanVfB Stuttgart

    Goal! Stuttgart 4, FC Cologne 1. Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.

  21. Yanik SpaltVfB Stuttgart

    Substitution, Stuttgart. Yanik Spalt replaces Angelo Stiller.

  22. End Regular Time

    Second Half ends, Stuttgart 4, FC Cologne 1.

  23. Deniz UndavVfB Stuttgart

    Attempt saved. Deniz Undav (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne). Assisted by Chris Führich.

  24. Ellyes SkhiriFC Cologne

    Attempt saved. Ellyes Skhiri (FC Cologne) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal by Fabian Bredlow (Stuttgart).

  25. Mikey MooreFC Cologne

    Attempt saved. Mikey Moore (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Fabian Bredlow (Stuttgart). Assisted by Linton Maina.

  26. Mikey MooreFC Cologne

    Attempt saved. Mikey Moore (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Fabian Bredlow (Stuttgart). Assisted by Ragnar Ache.

  27. Jeff ChabotVfB Stuttgart

    Attempt saved. Jeff Chabot (Stuttgart) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne). Assisted by Maximilian Mittelstädt with a cross.

TEAM STATS

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln match stats

Compare every available team statistic from the match.

VfB StuttgartStatistic1. FC Köln
5Fouls6
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Offsides0
10Corner Kicks8
3Saves4
58.2Possession41.8
22SHOTS18
8ON GOAL5
0.4On Target %0.3
0Penalty Goals0
0Penalty Kicks Taken0
450Accurate Passes316
526Passes378
0.9Pass Completion %0.8
9Accurate Crosses2
25Crosses16
0.4Cross %0.1
44Long Balls57
26Accurate Long Balls23
0.6Long Balls %0.4
6Blocked Shots4
9Effective Tackles7
12Tackles8
0.8Tackle %0.9
7Interceptions10
23Effective Clearances29
23Clearances29

LINEUPS

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln lineups

Starting players and substitutes listed for both teams.

VfB Stuttgart lineup

Starting lineup
  • Fabian BredlowG
  • Jeff ChabotCD
  • Maximilian MittelstädtCD-L
  • Finn JeltschCD-R
  • Angelo StillerCM-L
  • Grischa PrömelCM-R
  • Chris FührichLM
  • Josha VagnomanRM
  • Dzenan PejcinovicForward
  • Bilal El KhannoussCF-L
  • Deniz UndavCF-R
Substitutes
  • Marius FunkSUB
  • Jamie LewelingSUB
  • Atakan KarazorSUB
  • Ramon HendriksSUB
  • Leo SauerSUB
  • Yanik SpaltSUB
  • Ermedin DemirovicSUB
  • Ameen Al DakhilSUB
  • Leonidas StergiouSUB

1. FC Köln lineup

Starting lineup
  • Marvin SchwäbeG
  • Luka LochoshviliCD-L
  • Jahmai Simpson-PuseyCD-R
  • Gideon MensahLB
  • Alessio Castro-MontesRB
  • Tom KraussCM
  • Paul Okon-EngstlerLM
  • Ísak JóhannessonRM
  • Ragnar AcheForward
  • Linton MainaLF
  • Jan ThielmannRF
Substitutes
  • Ron-Robert ZielerSUB
  • Mikey MooreSUB
  • Marius BulterSUB
  • Rav van den BergSUB
  • Joel SchmiedSUB
  • Imad RondicSUB
  • Borna SosaSUB
  • Ellyes SkhiriSUB
  • Reigan HeskeySUB

COMMENTARY

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln match commentary

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  1. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

  2. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Luka Lochoshvili.

  3. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Deniz Undav.

  4. Foul

    Foul by Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart).

  5. Foul

    Ísak Jóhannesson (FC Cologne) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  6. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Linton Maina (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

  7. Shot Hit Woodwork

    Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) hits the bar with a right footed shot from very close range. Assisted by Bilal El Khannouss with a cross.

  8. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Alessio Castro-Montes.

  9. Shot Hit Woodwork

    Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) hits the bar with a header from very close range.

  10. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

  11. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Jeff Chabot.

  12. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Gideon Mensah (FC Cologne) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.

  13. Foul

    Linton Maina (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  14. Foul

    Foul by Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart).

  15. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Führich.

  16. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josha Vagnoman.

  17. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.

  18. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Finn Jeltsch.

  19. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Alessio Castro-Montes.

  20. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Tom Krauß.

  21. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Jeff Chabot (Stuttgart) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Maximilian Mittelstädt with a cross following a corner.

  22. Handball

    Handball by Deniz Undav (Stuttgart).

  23. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Josha Vagnoman with a cross.

  24. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Deniz Undav.

  25. Foul

    Foul by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (FC Cologne).

  26. Foul

    Chris Führich (Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  27. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Finn Jeltsch.

  28. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Jan Thielmann (FC Cologne) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.

  29. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Luka Lochoshvili (FC Cologne) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jan Thielmann following a corner.

  30. Foul

    Foul by Paul Okon-Engstler (FC Cologne).

  31. Foul

    Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  32. Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

  33. Second Half begins Stuttgart 1, FC Cologne 0.

  34. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Finn Jeltsch.

  35. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Maximilian Mittelstädt.

  36. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Gideon Mensah (FC Cologne) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  37. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Josha Vagnoman.

  38. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Jeff Chabot.

  39. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Ellyes Skhiri (FC Cologne) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alessio Castro-Montes with a cross following a corner.

  40. Foul

    Ísak Jóhannesson (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  41. Foul

    Foul by Maximilian Mittelstädt (Stuttgart).

  42. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Tom Krauß (FC Cologne) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Mikey Moore with a through ball.

  43. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Ragnar Ache (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

  44. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Ísak Jóhannesson (FC Cologne) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Tom Krauß.

  45. Corner Awarded

    Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Fabian Bredlow.

  46. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Tom Krauß (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ragnar Ache with a headed pass.

  47. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.

  48. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Chris Führich with a cross following a corner.

  49. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right following a corner.

  50. Offside

    Offside, Stuttgart. Chris Führich is caught offside.

  51. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  52. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Tom Krauß.

  53. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Finn Jeltsch (Stuttgart) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Maximilian Mittelstädt with a cross following a corner.

  54. Shot On Target

    Attempt saved. Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne). Assisted by Ermedin Demirovic.

  55. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.

  56. Foul

    Foul by Gideon Mensah (FC Cologne).

  57. Foul

    Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  58. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Ragnar Ache (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ellyes Skhiri.

  59. Foul

    Foul by Ellyes Skhiri (FC Cologne).

  60. Foul

    Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  61. Foul

    Reigan Heskey (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  62. Foul

    Foul by Finn Jeltsch (Stuttgart).

  63. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Reigan Heskey (FC Cologne) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Marius Bülter with a headed pass.

  64. Shot Off Target

    Attempt missed. Marius Bülter (FC Cologne) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ísak Jóhannesson following a fast break.

  65. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Marius Bülter (FC Cologne) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Mikey Moore.

  66. Foul

    Foul by Tom Krauß (FC Cologne).

  67. Foul

    Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  68. Foul

    Foul by Alessio Castro-Montes (FC Cologne).

  69. Foul

    Ramon Hendriks (Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  70. Shot On Target

    Attempt saved. Finn Jeltsch (Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne). Assisted by Josha Vagnoman.

  71. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.

  72. Shot Blocked

    Attempt blocked. Leo Sauer (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Finn Jeltsch.

  73. Corner Awarded

    Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.

  74. Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

  75. Match ends, Stuttgart 4, FC Cologne 1.

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