Key Match Events & Timeline — 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04

43' 🔄 Janik Bachmann (Soufiane El-Faouzi)

Schalke 04 · Substitution

43' 🔄 Vitalie Becker (Robin Gosens)

Schalke 04 · Substitution

45' 🟨 Tom Krauss

1. FC Köln · Yellow Card

68' 🔄 Luca Waldschmidt (Mikey Moore)

1. FC Köln · Substitution

71' 🟨 Junior Dina Ebimbe

Schalke 04 · Yellow Card

79' • Satoshi Tanaka

Schalke 04 · Woodwork

80' 🔄 Paul Okon-Engstler (Tom Krauss)

1. FC Köln · Substitution

80' 🔄 Reigan Heskey (Said El Mala)

1. FC Köln · Substitution

81' 🟨 Luka Lochoshvili

1. FC Köln · Yellow Card

83' 🟨 Vitalie Becker

Schalke 04 · Yellow Card

89' 🟨 Hasan Kuruçay

Schalke 04 · Yellow Card

90' 🔄 Jan Thielmann (Linton Maina)

1. FC Köln · Substitution

90' 🔄 Joël Schmied (Luka Lochoshvili)

1. FC Köln · Substitution

In-Play & Full-Time Match Statistics — 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04

62% Possession 38%

1.24 Expected Goals 0.61

14 Total Shots 9

5 Shots On Target 1

2 Big Chances Created 1

6 Corners 5

4 Offsides 1

455 Passes Completed 225

0 Red Cards 0

5 Shots Off Target 6

4 Shots Blocked 2

0 Hit Woodwork 1

0.75 Expected Goals On Target 0.26

11 Free Kicks 8

6 Shots Inside The Box 8

544 Total Passes 322

8 Shots Outside The Box 1

2 Big Chances Missed 1

0.86 Expected Assists 0.94

2/17 (12%) Crosses Completed 5/17 (29%)

268 Passes Own Half 111

293 Passes Opposition Half 228

32/65 (49%) Long Passes Completed 13/45 (29%)

24 Throw-Ins 25

10 Key Passes 8

108 Passes Into Final Third 81

67 Backward Passes 34

9 Goal Kicks 9

9 Interceptions 13

0.61 Expected Goals Conceded 1.24

1 Goalkeeper Saves 4

8/18 (44%) Tackles Won 17/25 (68%)

45 Clearances 33

63 Duels Won 61

24/44 (55%) Aerial Duels Won 20/44 (45%)

39/80 (49%) Ground Duels Won 41/80 (51%)

11 Was Fouled 8

10/24 (42%) Successful Dribbles 8/14 (57%)

14 Was Dribbled Past 6

3 Final Third Possession Won 4

162 Possession Lost 157

8 Fouls 12

2 Yellow Cards 3

5 Substitutions 2

Confirmed Starting Lineups (11-v-11) & Formations

1. FC Köln XI (4-2-3-1)

#1 Marvin Schwäbe

Goalkeeper 7.2
#3 Borna Sosa

Defender 7.1
#24 Luka Lochoshvili

Defender 7.2
#22 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

Defender 7.9
#28 Sebastian Sebulonsen

Defender 6.8
#5 Tom Krauss

Midfielder 6.4
#8 Ísak Jóhannesson

Midfielder 7.5
#10 Said El Mala

Attacker 6.2
#47 Mikey Moore

Attacker 6.7
#37 Linton Maina

Attacker 6.6
#30 Marius Bulter

Attacker 7.5

Substitutes Bench

#2 Joël Schmied

Defender
#23 Paul Okon-Engstler

Midfielder
#29 Jan Thielmann

Attacker
#11 Reigan Heskey

Attacker
#7 Luca Waldschmidt

Attacker 6.9
#20 Ron-Robert Zieler

Goalkeeper
#17 Alessio Castro-Montes

Defender
#14 Gideon Mensah

Defender
#19 Malek El Mala

Attacker

Schalke 04 XI (5-3-2)

#1 Loris Karius

Goalkeeper 8.0
#4 Hasan Kuruçay

Defender 6.6
#25 Nikola Katic

Defender 7.4
#5 Timo Becker

Defender 7.0
#8 Robin Gosens

Defender 6.9
#29 Junior Dina Ebimbe

Midfielder 6.4
#24 Adil Aouchiche

Midfielder 6.9
#13 Satoshi Tanaka

Midfielder 7.0
#23 Soufiane El-Faouzi

Midfielder 7.0
#7 Hwang Hee-Chan

Attacker 6.6
#20 Junior Adamu

Attacker 6.4

Substitutes Bench

#33 Vitalie Becker

Defender 6.4
#14 Janik Bachmann

Midfielder 6.5
#22 Kevin Müller

Goalkeeper
#43 Mertcan Ayhan

Defender
#38 Luca Vozar

Midfielder
#27 Finn Porath

Midfielder
#10 Edin Džeko

Attacker
#11 Bryan Lasme

Attacker
#35 Jean-Paul Ndiaye

Attacker

Official Match Information & Broadcast Details

Fixture	1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04
Competition & Round	Bundesliga (Round)
UK Kick-Off Time	14:30 BST (Europe/London) · 15:30 CET
Stadium / Venue	RheinEnergieStadion
Match Referee	Harm Osmers
UK & EU TV Channels	Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football

Fixture

1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04

Competition & Round

Bundesliga (Round)

UK Kick-Off Time

14:30 BST (Europe/London) · 15:30 CET

Stadium / Venue

RheinEnergieStadion

Match Referee

Harm Osmers

UK & EU TV Channels

Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football

1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 — UK TV Broadcast Guide, Kick-Off Time & Match Preview

1. FC Köln face Schalke 04 in a high-stakes Bundesliga fixture kicking off at 14:30 BST UK time / 15:30 CET at RheinEnergieStadion. Supporters across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe can follow real-time score updates, verified starting XIs, and live television broadcast feeds right here on WheresTheMatch.live.

Where to Watch 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 on TV & Live Stream

Fixture: 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04
Competition: Bundesliga
UK Kick-Off Time: 14:30 BST (Europe/London) · 15:30 (CET)
Primary TV Broadcaster: Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football
Official Governing Body Reference: Bundesliga Official Site

Tactical Context & Live Match Coverage

Both 1. FC Köln and Schalke 04 enter this Bundesliga clash looking to secure vital points. One hour prior to the 14:30 BST kick-off, official team sheets are confirmed by the match officials and automatically populated in our 11-v-11 lineup module above. Once the referee blows the opening whistle, our live data engine tracks ball possession, expected goals (xG), shots on target, corner kicks, and disciplinary cards in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions — 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04

What TV channel is 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 on in the UK?
1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga is televised on Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football. You can also follow the live score, confirmed starting 11 lineups, and access the live HD broadcast directly on WheresTheMatch.live.

What time does 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 kick off?
Kick-off for 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04 is scheduled for 14:30 UK time (Europe/London) / 15:30 CET.

Where can I check the confirmed starting lineups for 1. FC Köln vs Schalke 04?
Official starting XIs, jersey numbers, and tactical formations for 1. FC Köln and Schalke 04 are published on this match centre page 60 minutes prior to kick-off.