FC Zürich 3-4 FC Basel 1893
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FC Basel 1893 won: FC Zürich 3-4 FC Basel 1893 in the Swiss Super League (Round 21) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026 at Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich. FC Zürich goals: Matthias Phaeton 1', Philippe Keny 43' (pen), Mohamed Bangoura 64'. FC Basel 1893 goals: Xherdan Shaqiri 11', Xherdan Shaqiri 45'+3, Philip Otele 51', Xherdan Shaqiri 90'+4. Expected goals: 3.49-2.87. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Xherdan Shaqiri (9.8).
Match report
FC Basel 1893 beat FC Zürich 4-3
FC Basel 1893 came from behind to beat FC Zürich 4-3 away from home at Stadion Letzigrund on Sunday 25 January in the Swiss Super League.
Matthias Phaeton put FC Zürich ahead on 1' (1-0), Xherdan Shaqiri levelled for FC Basel 1893 on 11' (1-1), Philippe Keny restored FC Zürich's lead from the penalty spot on 43' (2-1), Xherdan Shaqiri levelled for FC Basel 1893 on 45+3' (2-2), Philip Otele restored FC Basel 1893's lead on 51' (2-3), Mohamed Bangoura levelled for FC Zürich on 64' (3-3) and Xherdan Shaqiri restored FC Basel 1893's lead on 90+4' (3-4).
Xherdan Shaqiri's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
FC Zürich had 48% of the ball, shots were 18-24 (11-13 on target) and expected goals finished 3.49-2.87. FC Zürich created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel) was player of the match with a 9.8 rating.
Attendance: 18,878. Referee: Fedayi San.
Match stats
| FC Zürich | FC Basel 1893 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.49 | 2.87 |
| Total shots | 18 | 24 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 13 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 28 |
| Big chances | 7 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 199 (68%) | 226 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total shots | 18 | 24 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 13 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 15 |
Lineups
FC Zürich (3-4-3): Yanick Brecher, Nelson Palacio, Jorge Segura, David Vujevic, Chris Kablan, Cheveyo Tsawa, Miguel Reichmuth, Livano Comenencia, Matthias Phaeton, Bledian Krasniqi, Philippe Keny
FC Basel 1893 (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz, Kevin Rüegg, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Schmid, Koba Koindredi, Dion Kacuri, Jeremy Agbonifo, Xherdan Shaqiri, Philip Otele, Albian Ajeti
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Matthias Phaeton (FC Zürich)
- 2' · Yellow card · Matthias Phaeton (FC Zürich)
- 11' · Goal · Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel 1893)
- 42' · Yellow card · Albian Ajeti (FC Basel 1893)
- 43' · Goal · Philippe Keny (FC Zürich)
- 44' · Yellow card · Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel 1893)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel 1893)
- 51' · Goal · Philip Otele (FC Basel 1893)
- 55' · Substitution · Nevio Di Giusto for Bledian Krasniqi (FC Zürich)
- 56' · Substitution · Daniel Ihendu for Jorge Segura (FC Zürich)
- 63' · Substitution · Damienus Reverson for Matthias Phaeton (FC Zürich)
- 63' · Substitution · Mohamed Bangoura for Chris Kablan (FC Zürich)
- 64' · Goal · Mohamed Bangoura (FC Zürich)
- 68' · Substitution · Julien Duranville for Jeremy Agbonifo (FC Basel 1893)
- 68' · Substitution · Kaio Eduardo for Albian Ajeti (FC Basel 1893)
- 70' · Yellow card · Philippe Keny (FC Zürich)
- 74' · Substitution · Bénie Traoré for Philip Otele (FC Basel 1893)
- 74' · Yellow card · Nevio Di Giusto (FC Zürich)
- 80' · Yellow card · Koba Koindredi (FC Basel 1893)
- 82' · Substitution · Jill Stiel for Miguel Reichmuth (FC Zürich)
- 87' · Substitution · Marin Soticek for Kaio Eduardo (FC Basel 1893)
- 87' · Substitution · Léo Leroy for Koba Koindredi (FC Basel 1893)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel 1893)
All-time head-to-head
50 league meetings since 2012: FC Zürich 11, draws 13, FC Basel 1893 26.
Questions
Who won FC Zürich vs FC Basel 1893?
FC Basel 1893 won, 3-4 (Swiss Super League) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026.
When and where is FC Zürich vs FC Basel 1893?
Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 15:30 UTC at Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich, Swiss Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Zürich and FC Basel 1893?
In 50 league meetings since 2012: FC Zürich 11 wins, 13 draws, FC Basel 1893 26 wins (goals 61-98).