FC Magdeburg 4-5 Greuther Fürth
Updated
Greuther Fürth won: FC Magdeburg 4-5 Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga (Round 4) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025 at Avnet Arena, Magdeburg. FC Magdeburg goals: Alexander Ahl Holmström 28', Alexander Ahl Holmström 64', Rayan Ghrieb 83', Noah Pesch 90'+3. Greuther Fürth goals: Noel Futkeu 24', Felix Klaus 63', Noel Futkeu 69', Felix Klaus 77', Marco John 90'+9. Sent off: Alexander Nollenberger (71'). Expected goals: 2.40-1.33. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Felix Klaus (9.3).
Match report
Greuther Fürth beat FC Magdeburg 5-4
Greuther Fürth edged FC Magdeburg 5-4 away from home at Avnet Arena on Sunday 31 August in 2. Bundesliga.
Noel Futkeu put Greuther Fürth ahead on 24' (0-1), Alexander Ahl Holmström levelled for FC Magdeburg on 28' (1-1), Felix Klaus restored Greuther Fürth's lead on 63' (1-2), Alexander Ahl Holmström levelled for FC Magdeburg on 64' (2-2), Noel Futkeu restored Greuther Fürth's lead on 69' (2-3), Felix Klaus made it 2-4 on 77', Rayan Ghrieb pulled one back for FC Magdeburg on 83' (3-4), Noah Pesch levelled for FC Magdeburg on 90+3' (4-4) and Marco John restored Greuther Fürth's lead on 90+9' (4-5).
Marco John's 90+9' strike proved decisive.
Alexander Nollenberger (FC Magdeburg) was sent off on 71'.
FC Magdeburg had 53% of the ball, shots were 19-13 (7-7 on target) and expected goals finished 2.40-1.33. FC Magdeburg created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Felix Klaus (Greuther Fürth) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 23,673. Referee: Patrick Alt.
Match stats
| FC Magdeburg | Greuther Fürth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.40 | 1.33 |
| Total shots | 19 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 30 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 387 (84%) | 315 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 11 |
Lineups
FC Magdeburg (3-4-3): Dominik Reimann, Jean Hugonet, Marcus Mathisen, Max Geschwill, Eldin Dzogovic, Luka Hyrylaeinen, Laurin Ulrich, Alexander Nollenberger, Rayan Ghrieb, Alexander Ahl Holmström, Baris Atik
Greuther Fürth (3-5-2): Pelle Boevink, Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason, Philipp Ziereis, Gian-Luca Itter, Jannik Dehm, Felix Klaus, Sacha Banse, Mathias Olesen, Aaron Keller, Noel Futkeu, Branimir Hrgota
Key events
- 14' · Yellow card · Aaron Keller (Greuther Fürth)
- 24' · Goal · Noel Futkeu (Greuther Fürth)
- 28' · Goal · Alexander Ahl Holmström (FC Magdeburg)
- 59' · Yellow card · Max Geschwill (FC Magdeburg)
- 61' · Substitution · Julian Green for Sacha Banse (Greuther Fürth)
- 63' · Goal · Felix Klaus (Greuther Fürth)
- 64' · Goal · Alexander Ahl Holmström (FC Magdeburg)
- 67' · Yellow card · Alexander Nollenberger (FC Magdeburg)
- 69' · Goal · Noel Futkeu (Greuther Fürth)
- 71' · Red card · Alexander Nollenberger (FC Magdeburg)
- 72' · Yellow card · Baris Atik (FC Magdeburg)
- 77' · Goal · Felix Klaus (Greuther Fürth)
- 81' · Substitution · Noah Pesch for Rayan Ghrieb (FC Magdeburg)
- 81' · Substitution · Dariusz Stalmach for Baris Atik (FC Magdeburg)
- 81' · Substitution · Marco John for Aaron Keller (Greuther Fürth)
- 81' · Substitution · Felix Higl for Noel Futkeu (Greuther Fürth)
- 82' · Substitution · Philipp Hercher for Max Geschwill (FC Magdeburg)
- 83' · Goal · Rayan Ghrieb (FC Magdeburg)
- 84' · Yellow card · Rayan Ghrieb (FC Magdeburg)
- 87' · Yellow card · Philipp Ziereis (Greuther Fürth)
- 89' · Substitution · Andi Hoti for Eldin Dzogovic (FC Magdeburg)
- 89' · Substitution · Falko Michel for Laurin Ulrich (FC Magdeburg)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Noah König for Jannik Dehm (Greuther Fürth)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Noah Pesch (FC Magdeburg)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Jannik Dehm (Greuther Fürth)
- 90'+9 · Goal · Marco John (Greuther Fürth)
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Felix Klaus (Greuther Fürth)
All-time head-to-head
11 league meetings since 2018: FC Magdeburg 3, draws 5, Greuther Fürth 3.
Questions
Who won FC Magdeburg vs Greuther Fürth?
Greuther Fürth won, 4-5 (2. Bundesliga) on Sun, 31 Aug 2025.
When and where is FC Magdeburg vs Greuther Fürth?
Sun, 31 Aug 2025, 11:30 UTC at Avnet Arena, Magdeburg, 2. Bundesliga.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Magdeburg and Greuther Fürth?
In 11 league meetings since 2018: FC Magdeburg 3 wins, 5 draws, Greuther Fürth 3 wins (goals 20-22).