FC St. Gallen 2-1 FC Zürich
Updated
FC St. Gallen won: FC St. Gallen 2-1 FC Zürich in the Swiss Super League (Round 1) on Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at Berit Sitterstadion, St. Gallen. FC St. Gallen goals: Lukas Görtler 70', Andrin Hunziker 74'. FC Zürich goals: Emmanuel Umeh 50'. Expected goals: 1.53-1.04. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Lukas Görtler (8.7).
Match report
FC St. Gallen beat FC Zürich 2-1
FC St. Gallen came from behind to beat FC Zürich 2-1 at Berit Sitterstadion on Sunday 26 July in the Swiss Super League.
Emmanuel Umeh put FC Zürich ahead on 50' (0-1), Lukas Görtler levelled for FC St. Gallen on 70' (1-1) and Andrin Hunziker restored FC St. Gallen's lead on 74' (2-1).
FC St. Gallen had 46% of the ball, shots were 15-11 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.53-1.04.
Lukas Görtler (St. Gallen) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 19,326. Referee: Sven Wolfensberger.
Match stats
| FC St. Gallen | FC Zürich | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.53 | 1.04 |
| Total shots | 15 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 198 (67%) | 246 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 15 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 8 |
Lineups
FC St. Gallen (3-5-2): Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Tom Gaal, Jozo Stanic, Chima Okoroji, Hugo Vandermersch, Lukas Görtler, Lukas Daschner, Leon Frokaj, Mihailo Stevanovic, Christian Witzig, Aliou Baldé
FC Zürich (4-2-3-1): Heinz Lindner, Selmin Hodza, Lindrit Kamberi, Ilan Sauter, Neil Volken, Leandro Schoedler, Valon Berisha, Bledian Krasniqi, Livano Comenencia, Emmanuel Umeh, Philippe Kény
Key events
- 50' · Goal · Emmanuel Umeh (FC Zürich)
- 53' · Yellow card · Leandro Schoedler (FC Zürich)
- 60' · Substitution · Andrin Hunziker for Aliou Baldé (FC St. Gallen)
- 61' · Substitution · Enoch Owusu for Hugo Vandermersch (FC St. Gallen)
- 61' · Substitution · Diego Besio for Mihailo Stevanovic (FC St. Gallen)
- 70' · Goal · Lukas Görtler (FC St. Gallen)
- 74' · Goal · Andrin Hunziker (FC St. Gallen)
- 75' · Substitution · Mohamed Bangoura for Livano Comenencia (FC Zürich)
- 75' · Substitution · Miguel Reichmuth for Valon Berisha (FC Zürich)
- 76' · Substitution · Kevin Spadanuda for Bledian Krasniqi (FC Zürich)
- 79' · Substitution · Corsin Konietzke for Lukas Görtler (FC St. Gallen)
- 81' · Substitution · Alexander Hack for Ilan Sauter (FC Zürich)
- 83' · Substitution · Din Ramic for Leandro Schoedler (FC Zürich)
- 84' · Yellow card · Neil Volken (FC Zürich)
- 87' · Yellow card · Philippe Kény (FC Zürich)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Joel Ruiz for Christian Witzig (FC St. Gallen)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Chima Okoroji (FC St. Gallen)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 2012: FC St. Gallen 20, draws 12, FC Zürich 20.
Questions
Who won FC St. Gallen vs FC Zürich?
FC St. Gallen won, 2-1 (Swiss Super League) on Sun, 26 Jul 2026.
When and where is FC St. Gallen vs FC Zürich?
Sun, 26 Jul 2026, 14:30 UTC at Berit Sitterstadion, St. Gallen, Swiss Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between FC St. Gallen and FC Zürich?
In 52 league meetings since 2012: FC St. Gallen 20 wins, 12 draws, FC Zürich 20 wins (goals 77-82).