Borussia Dortmund win 1-0 against VfB Stuttgart.

The Bundesliga clash took place on 19 September 2026 at the MHPArena in Stuttgart. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, with the home crowd expecting a strong showing from VfB Stuttgart.

How it unfolded

The game opened with a disciplined defensive approach from both teams, but tension rose early when VfB Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirovic received a yellow card in the 13th minute. Just four minutes later, Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller was also booked for a bad foul, signalling the physical nature of the encounter.

Borussia Dortmund’s first booking came in the 32nd minute when Nico Schlotterbeck was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, followed by a second Dortmund caution at half-time when Joey Veerman was booked for a bad foul in the 46th minute.

The second half saw the tempo increase. In the 57th minute, Kouakou Gadou (listed as Joane Gadou) received a yellow card for a bad foul, adding to Dortmund’s disciplinary tally. The decisive moment arrived in the 70th minute when Maximilian Beier capitalised on a cross from Jobe Bellingham, firing a right-footed shot from very close range into the centre of the net to give Dortmund a 1-0 lead.

Late-stage discipline continued for the visitors: Jobe Bellingham was booked for a bad foul in the 81st minute, and Julian Ryerson received a yellow card a minute later in the 82nd minute. No further goals were scored, and the match concluded with Dortmund holding on for the win.

Standout performers

The match’s sole goal came from Maximilian Beier, whose finish after Jobe Bellingham’s cross proved decisive. Bellingham also contributed an assist and was involved in the game’s later phases, earning a yellow card for a bad foul in the 81st minute.

Match facts

  • Final score: VfB Stuttgart 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
  • Scorer: Maximilian Beier (70') – assisted by Jobe Bellingham
  • Bookings:
    • Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart) – 13'
    • Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart) – 17' (bad foul)
    • Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund) – 32' (bad foul)
    • Joey Veerman (Dortmund) – 46' (bad foul)
    • Kouakou Gadou (Dortmund) – 57' (bad foul)
    • Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund) – 81' (bad foul)
    • Julian Ryerson (Dortmund) – 82'
  • Venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart

What it means

The 1-0 win gives Borussia Dortmund three points from the fixture, while VfB Stuttgart return home without adding to their tally. The result reflects Dortmund’s ability to break the deadlock despite a heavily booked second half, and highlights Stuttgart’s struggle to convert chances despite early defensive resilience.