FC Köln vs Schalke 04: preview and stats
BundesligaRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 7RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
Scheduled
- FC Köln go into the match 12th in the table with 7 points; Schalke 04 are 15th with 5.
- FC Köln in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
- Schalke 04 in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
- At home, FC Köln score 2.00 and concede 1.33 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Schalke 04 score 1.33 and concede 2.00 goals per game; 100% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), FC Köln average 12.67 at home and Schalke 04 10.67 away.
- In the league they have met 10 times since 2016: FC Köln won 5, Schalke 04 won 0 and 5 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Köln | 12th | 7 | 6 | L-W-L-D-L |
| Schalke 04 | 15th | 5 | 6 | L-L-D-W-D |
Latest FC Köln matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 0-1 (L) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Hamburger SV | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Werder Bremen | H | 1-1 (D) |
| 4 Sept 2026 | VfB Stuttgart | A | 1-4 (L) |
Latest Schalke 04 matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | FSV Mainz 05 | H | 0-1 (L) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | SC Freiburg | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Elversberg | H | 0-0 (D) |
| 11 Sept 2026 | FC Union Berlin | A | 3-1 (W) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | FC Bayern München | H | 0-0 (D) |
FC Köln at home vs Schalke 04 away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| FC Köln (home) | Schalke 04 (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals conceded | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Over 2.5 | 66.7% | 100% |
| Both teams to score | 100% | 66.7% |
| Corners for | 6.67 | 3.33 |
| Match corners | 12.67 | 10.67 |
| Cards received | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Match cards | 3.00 | 3.67 |
FC Köln vs Schalke 04, analysed in the app
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See the match in the appFC Köln vs Schalke 04 head to head
The last 5 of their 10 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2023 | Schalke 04 0-0 FC Köln | Regular season |
| 7 Aug 2022 | FC Köln 3-1 Schalke 04 | Regular season |
| 22 May 2021 | FC Köln 1-0 Schalke 04 | Regular season |
| 20 Jan 2021 | Schalke 04 1-2 FC Köln | Regular season |
| 29 Feb 2020 | FC Köln 3-0 Schalke 04 | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Harm Osmers: 4.54 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 3.78).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
FC Köln
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saïd El Mala | 32 | 12 | 2.96 | 4 |
| Ragnar Ache | 26 | 8 | 2.21 | 3 |
| Marius Bülter | 33 | 4 | 2.00 | 4 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Bundesliga, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do FC Köln and Schalke 04 play?
Saturday, 24 October 2026, 15:30 (Berlin time).
Where is FC Köln vs Schalke 04 played?
At RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne.
Who is the referee for FC Köln vs Schalke 04?
Harm Osmers.
What form are FC Köln and Schalke 04 in?
FC Köln: L-W-L-D-L in their last 5; Schalke 04: L-L-D-W-D in their last 5.