FC Augsburg vs 1. FC Köln Highlights and Match Report

Bundesliga

7:30 PMFebruary 27, 2026

Regular Season - 24

FC Augsburg

Show Score

2 - 0

HT:(0 - 0)

1. FC Köln

WWK Arena

Referee: Tobias Welz, Germany

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FC Augsburg

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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1. FC Köln

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

46%

54%

1.65

Expected goals (xG)

0.48

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

14

Total shots

10

4

Shots on target

3

6

Shots off target

4

4

Blocked shots

3

8

Shots inside box

9

6

Shots outside box

1

6

Corner kicks

9

3

Offsides

0

Passing

391

Total passes

440

308 (79%)

Accurate passes

360 (82%)

Discipline

15

Fouls

4

4

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

3

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

FC Augsburg

3-4-2-1

1 G F. Dahmen 7.3

16 D C. Zesiger 66' 7.3

31 D K. Schlotterbeck (C) 8.3

40 D N. Banks 47' Roughing 55' 7.9

32 M F. Rieder 6.6

4 M H. Massengo 15' Roughing 6.5

17 M K. Jakic 6.6

19 M R. Fellhauer 6.7

20 F A. Claude-Maurice 90+6' 7.2

36 F M. Komur 6.6

21 F R. Ribeiro 55' 7.2

Substitutes

22 G N. Labrovic

34 D Arthur Chaves

27 M M. Wolf 82' Replaced by R. Fellhauer 6.6

30 M A. Kade 82' Replaced by M. Komur 7.2

14 M Y. Keitel 90+2' Holding 50' Replaced by K. Jakic 7.2

8 M E. Rexhbecaj 82' Replaced by H. Massengo 6.7

39 F U. Ogundu

38 F M. Gregoritsch 90+6' 68' Replaced by R. Ribeiro 6.7

11 F I. Gharbi

Coach

Sandro Wagner

1. FC Köln

3-4-2-1

1 G M. Schwabe (C) 6.2

39 D C. Ozkacar 6.3

22 D J. Simpson-Pusey 7.0

33 D R. van den Berg 6.7

32 M K. Lund 6.6

5 M T. Krauss 6.9

6 M E. Martel 31' Roughing 7.0

16 M J. Kaminski 6.9

30 F M. Bulter 6.6

7 F L. Waldschmidt 7.0

9 F R. Ache 6.7

Substitutes

20 G R. Zieler

3 D D. Heintz

36 D C. Neumann

11 M F. Kainz

18 M I. Johannesson 46' Replaced by E. Martel 6.9

27 M F. Chavez 78' Replaced by J. Simpson-Pusey 6.2

38 F Y. Niang 66' Replaced by M. Bulter 6.9

40 F F. Schenten 84' Replaced by T. Krauss 6.5

13 M S. El Mala 66' Replaced by L. Waldschmidt 6.3

Coach

Lukas Kwasniok

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	33	27	5	1	117-35	82	86	W 19 April: Bayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart W 25 April: FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München W No match found D No match found W 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
2	Borussia Dortmund	33	21	7	5	68-34	34	70	L 18 April: 1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund L No match found W No match found L No match found W 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
3	RB Leipzig	33	20	5	8	65-43	22	65	W 18 April: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig W 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin W No match found L No match found W No match found
4	VfB Stuttgart	33	18	7	8	69-47	22	61	W No match found L No match found D 02 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart D No match found W No match found
5	1899 Hoffenheim	33	18	7	8	65-48	17	61	D No match found W 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim W No match found D No match found W No match found
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	17	7	9	67-46	21	58	W No match found L No match found W 02 May: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig W No match found L No match found
7	SC Freiburg	33	12	8	13	47-56	-9	44	W 19 April: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim W No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	11	10	12	59-63	-4	43	W No match found L No match found D No match found L 08 May: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt L No match found
9	FC Augsburg	33	12	7	14	45-57	-12	43	D No match found W No match found D No match found W 09 May: FC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W No match found
10	FSV Mainz 05	33	9	10	14	42-53	-11	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Hamburger SV	33	9	10	14	39-53	-14	37	L 18 April: Werder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV L 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L No match found W 10 May: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg W No match found
12	Union Berlin	33	9	9	15	40-58	-18	36	L 18 April: Union Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin L No match found D No match found W 16 May: Union Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg
13	Borussia Mönchengladbach	33	8	11	14	38-53	-15	35	L No match found D 25 April: VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach D No match found W No match found L No match found
14	1. FC Köln	33	7	11	15	48-58	-10	32	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
15	Werder Bremen	33	8	8	17	37-58	-21	32	L No match found W No match found D No match found L 09 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
16	VfL Wolfsburg	33	6	8	19	42-68	-26	26	L No match found W No match found D 03 May: SC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg D No match found L No match found
17	1. FC Heidenheim	33	6	8	19	41-70	-29	26	W No match found L No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found
18	FC St. Pauli	33	6	8	19	28-57	-29	26	L No match found D No match found L 03 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 L 09 May: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli L 16 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg

Qualification/Relegation

• Champions League
• UEFA Europa League
• Conference League Qualification
• Relegation Playoffs
• Relegation

FC Augsburg secured a vital 2-0 victory over 1. FC Köln, with second-half goals from Rodrigo Ribeiro and Alexis Claude-Maurice propelling them up the Bundesliga table.

FC Augsburg secured a vital 2-0 Bundesliga victory over 1. FC Köln at the WWK Arena on Friday evening. Second-half goals from Rodrigo Ribeiro and Alexis Claude-Maurice sealed a hard-fought win for the hosts, rewarding their persistent efforts.

Coming into the fixture, Augsburg sat comfortably in 10th place, enjoying a strong run of form. Their recent results showed momentum. Meanwhile, 1. FC Köln, just two spots below them, sought to improve their inconsistent league standing and climb away from the lower half.

The match began with a noticeable physical intensity. Clear-cut chances were scarce in the opening exchanges. Early yellow cards indicated the competitive nature of the contest, with Augsburg midfielder H. Massengo booked in the 15th minute.

Köln attempted to control possession, dictating the tempo for periods in the first half. However, Augsburg’s defense, led by Keven Schlotterbeck, stood firm. Eric Martel of Köln also saw yellow for a foul in the 31st minute, highlighting the midfield battle.

Despite Köln holding a slight edge in ball possession, neither side truly tested the opposing goalkeeper. Finn Dahmen in the Augsburg goal and his counterpart had relatively quiet first halves. The teams went into the break level at 0-0.

The second half promised more attacking intent as both teams aimed for a crucial breakthrough. Augsburg needed to convert their opportunities. Köln sought to turn their possession into tangible goal-scoring chances.

Augsburg started the second period with renewed vigor. Noahkai Banks picked up a yellow card shortly after the restart in the 47th minute. The deadlock was finally broken in the 55th minute by Rodrigo Ribeiro.

Ribeiro fired home from close range, converting an excellent pass from Banks. This opening goal ignited the WWK Arena crowd. Köln pushed for an equalizer, but Augsburg’s defense remained disciplined.

Cedric Zesiger received a yellow card in the 66th minute for a challenge. Köln manager Steffen Baumgart responded with a triple substitution. He looked to inject new life into the attack, bringing on fresh legs like Luca Waldschmidt.

Augsburg made tactical changes of their own. Substitute Alexis Claude-Maurice eventually sealed the victory for the home side. Yannik Keitel, another Augsburg substitute, received a yellow card in the 90+2 minute.

In the 96th minute of stoppage time, Claude-Maurice coolly slotted home Augsburg’s second goal. Fellow substitute Michael Gregoritsch provided the assist, confirming Augsburg’s comfortable 2-0 victory. This late strike extinguished any hopes of a Köln comeback.

The statistics reinforced Augsburg’s efficient performance. They generated an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.65 from 14 shots, with 4 on target. Köln, despite 54% possession, managed only 0.48 xG from 10 shots, with 3 on target. Goalkeeper Finn Dahmen made 3 crucial saves.

This vital victory further solidifies Augsburg’s mid-table position, boosting their season ambitions. Köln, meanwhile, will need to address their lack of attacking penetration and goal-scoring issues as they hover closer to the Bundesliga’s danger zone.