FC Zürich 1-2 FC Basel 1893
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FC Basel 1893 won: FC Zürich 1-2 FC Basel 1893 in the Swiss Super League (Round 4) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich. FC Zürich goals: Philippe Kény 8' (pen). FC Basel 1893 goals: Kazeem Olaigbe 62', Zan Celar 85' (pen). Expected goals: 1.88-1.62. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Selmin Hodza (8.4).
Match report
FC Basel 1893 beat FC Zürich 2-1
FC Basel 1893 came from behind to beat FC Zürich 2-1 away from home at Stadion Letzigrund on Saturday 22 August in the Swiss Super League.
Philippe Kény put FC Zürich ahead from the penalty spot on 8' (1-0), Kazeem Olaigbe levelled for FC Basel 1893 on 62' (1-1) and Zan Celar restored FC Basel 1893's lead from the penalty spot on 85' (1-2).
Zan Celar's 85' strike proved decisive.
FC Zürich had 41% of the ball, shots were 14-14 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.88-1.62.
Selmin Hodza (FC Zürich) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 18,154. Referee: Anojen Kanagasingam.
Match stats
| FC Zürich | FC Basel 1893 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 27 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 235 (76%) | 386 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 11 |
Lineups
FC Zürich (4-1-4-1): Heinz Lindner, Selmin Hodza, Lindrit Kamberi, Alexander Hack, Sebastian Walker, Bledian Krasniqi, Kevin Spadanuda, Leandro Schoedler, Miguel Reichmuth, Emmanuel Umeh, Philippe Kény
FC Basel 1893 (4-3-3): Mirko Salvi, Keigo Tsunemoto, Flavius Daniliuc, Akpe Victory, Moussa Cissé, Metinho, Becir Omeragic, Ludwig Malachowski Thorell, Asane Sow, Zan Celar, Kazeem Olaigbe
Key events
- 3' · Yellow card · Sebastian Walker (FC Zürich)
- 7' · Yellow card · Akpe Victory (FC Basel 1893)
- 8' · Goal · Philippe Kény (FC Zürich)
- 19' · Yellow card · Ludwig Malachowski Thorell (FC Basel 1893)
- 26' · Yellow card · Becir Omeragic (FC Basel 1893)
- 45' · Yellow card · Emmanuel Umeh (FC Zürich)
- 52' · Substitution · Xherdan Shaqiri for Ludwig Malachowski Thorell (FC Basel 1893)
- 62' · Goal · Kazeem Olaigbe (FC Basel 1893)
- 67' · Substitution · Ilan Sauter for Sebastian Walker (FC Zürich)
- 67' · Substitution · Juan Perea for Kevin Spadanuda (FC Zürich)
- 75' · Yellow card · Lindrit Kamberi (FC Zürich)
- 76' · Yellow card · Juan Perea (FC Zürich)
- 77' · Substitution · Livano Comenencia for Miguel Reichmuth (FC Zürich)
- 77' · Substitution · Mohamed Bangoura for Bledian Krasniqi (FC Zürich)
- 81' · Substitution · Aaron Malouda for Asane Sow (FC Basel 1893)
- 82' · Yellow card · Moussa Cissé (FC Basel 1893)
- 84' · Yellow card · Alexander Hack (FC Zürich)
- 85' · Goal · Zan Celar (FC Basel 1893)
- 86' · Substitution · Damienus Reverson for Leandro Schoedler (FC Zürich)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Jonas Harder for Metinho (FC Basel 1893)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Kazeem Olaigbe (FC Basel 1893)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Zan Celar (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, 1-2 (Swiss Super League) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026.
When and where is FC Zürich vs FC Basel 1893?
Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 18:30 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).