1. FC Köln 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach — Highlights & Result
Bundesliga
·
(2 weeks ago)
· MD 5
Highlights
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Fixtures between 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach always carry a distinct edge, and their recent encounters have been closely contested affairs, including a 3-3 draw back in March. On October 11, 2026, the latest chapter of this rivalry unfolded on Bundesliga matchday 5. I. Johannesson opened the scoring in the 26th minute for the hosts, before J. Scally drew Borussia Mönchengladbach level in the 39th minute. The decisive moment arrived in the 67th minute when S. El Mala found the net, set up by an assist from L. Maina, sealing a 2-1 victory. Both goalscorers earned standout praise, with Marvin Schwäbe and S. El Mala both registering an 8.3 rating.
The two sides experienced contrasting trajectories in the lead-up to this contest. 1. FC Köln sat 14th in the table with 4 points after four matches, having endured a three-match winless run across all competitions. However, they carried an ongoing scoring streak that extended to 10 consecutive matches. Borussia Mönchengladbach arrived at the bottom of the standings in 18th place with zero points from four matches, carrying a four-match losing streak and a run of four consecutive defeats across all competitions. Statistically, the match reflected the tight scoreline, with the visitors edging possession at 52 percent to 48 percent, while both teams registered 19 and 16 total shots respectively, resulting in 7 shots on target apiece.
Following this outcome, 1. FC Köln moved up from 14th to 10th in the 18-team Bundesliga table, now sitting six points behind league leaders Dortmund. Borussia Mönchengladbach remained at the foot of the table in 18th place, currently 13 points adrift of the summit. Last season, 1. FC Köln finished 14th with 32 points, just two spots behind Borussia Mönchengladbach, who ended the campaign in 12th place with 38 points.
Looking ahead to their next assignments in the competition, 1. FC Köln will travel to play away at Frankfurt on October 16.
The two sides experienced contrasting trajectories in the lead-up to this contest. 1. FC Köln sat 14th in the table with 4 points after four matches, having endured a three-match winless run across all competitions. However, they carried an ongoing scoring streak that extended to 10 consecutive matches. Borussia Mönchengladbach arrived at the bottom of the standings in 18th place with zero points from four matches, carrying a four-match losing streak and a run of four consecutive defeats across all competitions. Statistically, the match reflected the tight scoreline, with the visitors edging possession at 52 percent to 48 percent, while both teams registered 19 and 16 total shots respectively, resulting in 7 shots on target apiece.
Following this outcome, 1. FC Köln moved up from 14th to 10th in the 18-team Bundesliga table, now sitting six points behind league leaders Dortmund. Borussia Mönchengladbach remained at the foot of the table in 18th place, currently 13 points adrift of the summit. Last season, 1. FC Köln finished 14th with 32 points, just two spots behind Borussia Mönchengladbach, who ended the campaign in 12th place with 38 points.
Looking ahead to their next assignments in the competition, 1. FC Köln will travel to play away at Frankfurt on October 16.
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Match stats
1. FC Köln v M'gladbach
48%
Possession
52%
1.32
Expected goals (xG)
1.17
19
Shots
16
7
Shots on target
7
13
Shots inside the box
7
6
Corners
6
391
Passes
422
80%
Pass accuracy
80%
6
Saves
5
8
Fouls
17
1
Offsides
1
1
Yellow cards
3
Lineups & player ratings
8.3
Top rated
Marvin Schwäbe · 1. FC Köln
90'
· 6 saves
Key moments
- 13' 🟨 Marius Bülter · 1. FC Köln
- 24' 🟨 Jan Leszczyński · M'gladbach
- 26' ⚽ I. Johannesson · 1. FC Köln
- 39' ⚽ J. Scally · M'gladbach
- 67' ⚽ S. El Mala · assist L. Maina · 1. FC Köln
- 81' 🟨 Zento Uno · M'gladbach
- 90+6' 🟨 Shuto Machino · M'gladbach
1. FC Köln
4-3-1-2- 1 Marvin Schwäbe (c) 90' 8.3
- 28 Sebastian Sebulonsen 90' 6.5
- 22 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey 90' 7.3
- 3 Borna Sosa 90' 7.7
- 8 Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson ⚽ 90' 7.9
- 30 Marius Bülter 🟨 90' 6.9
- 37 Linton Maina 🅰️ 89' 7.5
- 47 Mikey Moore 85' 7.5
- 24 Luka Lochoshvili 78' 6.7
- 10 Said El Mala ⚽ 78' 8.3
- 6 Ellyes Skhiri 45' 6.9
- 5 Tom Krauß · sub 45' 7.9
- 2 Joel Schmied · sub 12' 7.2
- 29 Jan Uwe Thielmann · sub 12' 6.6
- 15 Imad Rondić · sub 12' 6.7
- 7 Luca Waldschmidt · sub 1' –
M'gladbach
3-4-2-1- 1 Moritz Nicolas 90' 6.5
- 4 Kevin Diks (c) 90' 6.7
- 29 Joe Scally ⚽ 90' 7.6
- 16 Philipp Sander 90' 6.9
- 26 Lukas Ullrich 90' 6.3
- 38 Hugo Bolin 90' 7.3
- 14 Daiki Hashioka 80' 6.2
- 5 Jan Leszczyński 🟨 80' 6.7
- 10 Florian Neuhaus 68' 6.3
- 25 Robin Hack 64' 6.7
- 3 Isac Lidberg 64' 6.2
- 36 Wael Mohya · sub 26' 6.7
- 18 Shuto Machino · sub 🟨 26' 6.2
- 47 Zento Uno · sub 🟨 22' 6.7
- 2 Fabio Chiarodia · sub 10' 6.7
- 27 Fritz Fleck · sub 10' 6.6
Ratings out of 10. Data: API-Football. How ratings work
Match facts
1. FC Köln
14th
in the table · 4 pts from 4
· GD -3
M'gladbach
18th
in the table · 0 pts from 4
· GD -10