BERN (Interstat) — Young Boys opened its Swiss Super League season with a commanding 6-1 victory over visiting Winterthur on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Stadion Wankdorf. The result far exceeded pregame projections that heavily favored the hosts.

Christian Fassnacht led the onslaught with two first-half goals, scoring in the 39th and 55th minutes. Alan Virginius also scored before halftime. Young Boys then netted three times in a 26-minute second-half span through Roman Buess, Chris Bédia and Darian Males. Alvyn Sanches completed the scoring in the 85th minute.

Winterthur, which saw three players booked, managed only a lone goal in the defeat. With the win, Young Boys begins the league campaign 1-0, while Winterthur starts 0-1.