BUNDESLIGA · 2026/27
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.
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.
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS
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VfB Stuttgart 4-1 Cologne
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VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln match information
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KEY MOMENTS
Key moments from VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln
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- Kickoff
First Half begins.
- 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.
- Jahmai Simpson-PuseyFC Cologne
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- Halftime
First Half ends, Stuttgart 1, FC Cologne 0.
- Ellyes SkhiriFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Ellyes Skhiri replaces Paul Okon-Engstler.
- Mikey MooreFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Mikey Moore replaces Jan Thielmann.
- Maximilian MittelstädtVfB Stuttgart
Maximilian Mittelstädt (Stuttgart) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 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.
- Jamie LewelingVfB Stuttgart
Substitution, Stuttgart. Jamie Leweling replaces Chris Führich.
- Ermedin DemirovicVfB Stuttgart
Substitution, Stuttgart. Ermedin Demirovic replaces Deniz Undav.
- Marius BulterFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Marius Bülter replaces Ragnar Ache.
- Reigan HeskeyFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Reigan Heskey replaces Linton Maina.
- 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.
- Leo SauerVfB Stuttgart
Substitution, Stuttgart. Leo Sauer replaces Bilal El Khannouss.
- Ramon HendriksVfB Stuttgart
Substitution, Stuttgart. Ramon Hendriks replaces Maximilian Mittelstädt.
- 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.
- Tom KraussFC Cologne
Tom Krauß (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- Alessio Castro-MontesFC Cologne
Alessio Castro-Montes (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- Imad RondicFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Imad Rondic replaces Tom Krauß.
- Josha VagnomanVfB Stuttgart
Goal! Stuttgart 4, FC Cologne 1. Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
- Yanik SpaltVfB Stuttgart
Substitution, Stuttgart. Yanik Spalt replaces Angelo Stiller.
- End Regular Time
Second Half ends, Stuttgart 4, FC Cologne 1.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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| VfB Stuttgart | Statistic | 1. FC Köln |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fouls | 6 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 58.2 | Possession | 41.8 |
| 22 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 450 | Accurate Passes | 316 |
| 526 | Passes | 378 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 9 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 25 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 44 | Long Balls | 57 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 12 | Tackles | 8 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.9 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 23 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 23 | Clearances | 29 |
LINEUPS
VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln lineups
Starting players and substitutes listed for both teams.
VfB Stuttgart 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
- Marius FunkSUB
- Jamie LewelingSUB
- Atakan KarazorSUB
- Ramon HendriksSUB
- Leo SauerSUB
- Yanik SpaltSUB
- Ermedin DemirovicSUB
- Ameen Al DakhilSUB
- Leonidas StergiouSUB
1. FC Köln 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
- Ron-Robert ZielerSUB
- Mikey MooreSUB
- Marius BulterSUB
- Rav van den BergSUB
- Joel SchmiedSUB
- Imad RondicSUB
- Borna SosaSUB
- Ellyes SkhiriSUB
- Reigan HeskeySUB
SAME ROUND
COMMENTARY
VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln match commentary
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Luka Lochoshvili.
Attempt missed. Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Deniz Undav.
Foul by Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart).
Ísak Jóhannesson (FC Cologne) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt blocked. Linton Maina (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) hits the bar with a right footed shot from very close range. Assisted by Bilal El Khannouss with a cross.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Alessio Castro-Montes.
Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) hits the bar with a header from very close range.
Attempt blocked. Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Jeff Chabot.
Attempt missed. Gideon Mensah (FC Cologne) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
Linton Maina (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart).
Attempt blocked. Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Führich.
Attempt blocked. Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Josha Vagnoman.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Finn Jeltsch.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Alessio Castro-Montes.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Tom Krauß.
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.
Handball by Deniz Undav (Stuttgart).
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.
Attempt blocked. Dzenan Pejcinovic (Stuttgart) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Deniz Undav.
Foul by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (FC Cologne).
Chris Führich (Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Finn Jeltsch.
Attempt missed. Jan Thielmann (FC Cologne) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
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.
Foul by Paul Okon-Engstler (FC Cologne).
Grischa Prömel (Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Second Half begins Stuttgart 1, FC Cologne 0.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Finn Jeltsch.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Maximilian Mittelstädt.
Attempt blocked. Gideon Mensah (FC Cologne) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Josha Vagnoman.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Jeff Chabot.
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.
Ísak Jóhannesson (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Maximilian Mittelstädt (Stuttgart).
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.
Attempt blocked. Ragnar Ache (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Fabian Bredlow.
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.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
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.
Attempt missed. Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right following a corner.
Offside, Stuttgart. Chris Führich is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Tom Krauß.
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.
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.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Foul by Gideon Mensah (FC Cologne).
Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt blocked. Ragnar Ache (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ellyes Skhiri.
Foul by Ellyes Skhiri (FC Cologne).
Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Reigan Heskey (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Finn Jeltsch (Stuttgart).
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.
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.
Attempt blocked. Marius Bülter (FC Cologne) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Mikey Moore.
Foul by Tom Krauß (FC Cologne).
Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Alessio Castro-Montes (FC Cologne).
Ramon Hendriks (Stuttgart) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Attempt blocked. Leo Sauer (Stuttgart) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Finn Jeltsch.
Corner, Stuttgart. Conceded by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Match ends, Stuttgart 4, FC Cologne 1.