Borussia Dortmund defeated VfB Stuttgart by a single goal in a Bundesliga fixture at the MHP Arena. The match, played on September 19, 2026, saw Dortmund emerge with a 1-0 win after a tightly contested encounter marked by numerous disciplinary actions.

The first half was characterized by several yellow cards. VfB Stuttgart's Ermedin Demirović received the first booking of the match in the 13th minute. Teammate Angelo Stiller followed with another yellow card just four minutes later, in the 17th minute.

Borussia Dortmund also saw a player cautioned before the halftime whistle. Nico Schlotterbeck was shown a yellow card in the 32nd minute. These early bookings set a tone for a physical contest.

Disciplinary Actions Continue

The second half began with further disciplinary measures. Borussia Dortmund's Joey Veerman was booked immediately after the restart, receiving a yellow card in the 46th minute. This was quickly followed by another Dortmund caution, as Kouakou Joane Gadou received a yellow card in the 57th minute, indicating continued intensity from both sides.

Despite the cautions, the game remained scoreless well into the second half. The deadlock was eventually broken by a Borussia Dortmund player. Maximilian Beier scored a normal goal in the 70th minute, putting the visitors ahead.

Dortmund Closes Out Match

Following the goal, Borussia Dortmund continued to incur yellow cards as they defended their lead. Jobe Bellingham was booked in the 81st minute, adding to Dortmund's growing list of cautioned players. Julian Ryerson then received another yellow card for Dortmund in the 82nd minute, just a minute after Bellingham's booking. This flurry of late cards reflected the pressure of the closing stages as Stuttgart sought an equalizer.

The single goal from Maximilian Beier proved decisive. Despite multiple yellow cards issued to both teams throughout the ninety minutes, Borussia Dortmund held on to secure the victory. The match concluded with no further scoring, and Dortmund departed the MHP Arena with three valuable Bundesliga points.