<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.bundesliga.com/rss/en/rss-liveticker.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Bundesliga Liveticker</title><description>The latest match livetickers from bundesliga.com via RSS-Feed</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga</link><language>en-gb</language><image><title>Bundesliga Liveticker</title><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga</link><url>https://www.bundesliga.com/assets/logo/bundesliga_logo_hor_RGB_pos.png</url></image><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:18:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/sport-club-freiburg-vs-fc-schalke-04/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:29:05 GMT</pubDate><title>Sport-Club Freiburg - FC Schalke 04 | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Sport-Club Freiburg - FC Schalke 04 | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/sport-club-freiburg-vs-fc-schalke-04/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HE_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Freiburg and Schalke.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fc-koeln-vs-borussia-moenchengladbach/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:32:28 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FC Köln - Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>1. FC Köln - Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fc-koeln-vs-borussia-moenchengladbach/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HI_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/9/imago1084076251h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5015px,3344px" alt="Injury woe for Cologne "/><figcaption><strong>Injury woe for Cologne </strong> In a friendly against local rivals Viktoria Cologne (2-2), Thijs Dallinga suffered an ACL injury and will be out for several months. Fellow forward Ragnar Ache also picked up a muscle injury and will therefore be miss the Rhine derby against Gladbach.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083489341h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3000px,2000px" alt="Moore captains England U20s"/><figcaption><strong>Moore captains England U20s</strong> Cologne's Mikey Moore made his maiden England U20 appearances over the international break and was immediately entrusted with the captaincy. A decision that was quickly rewarded as Moore bagged goals against both Italy and France.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Cologne and Borussia Mönchengladbach.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/fc-st-pauli-vs-karlsruher-sc/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:42:50 GMT</pubDate><title>FC St. Pauli - Karlsruher SC | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>FC St. Pauli - Karlsruher SC | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/fc-st-pauli-vs-karlsruher-sc/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QB_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2294401989.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5364px,3579px" alt="Rapp's Karlsruhe Past"/><figcaption><strong>Rapp's Karlsruhe Past</strong> Born in Pforzheim, Pauli head coach Marcel Rapp came through the ranks at Karlsruhe, making his second division debut for the Baden club in December 1999 under Joachim Löw. He played eight of his nine matches in Bundesliga 2 for Karlsruhe. As a manager, he has won five of seven encounters against Karlsruhe (losing two).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2024/3/GettyImages-2143922934_1.jpg?crop=9px,0px,6854px,4582px" alt="Strong second division tradition"/><figcaption><strong>Strong second division tradition</strong> St. Pauli and Karlsruhe were founding members of Bundesliga 2 in 1974, and this meeting marks the 31st time they have faced off against each other at this level. Greuther Fürth are the only opponent Karlsruhe have played more often than the Kiezkicker in Bundesliga 2.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between St. Pauli and Karlsruhe.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/hertha-bsc-vs-spvgg-greuther-fuerth/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:20:44 GMT</pubDate><title>Hertha BSC - SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>Hertha BSC - SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/hertha-bsc-vs-spvgg-greuther-fuerth/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QE_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/tachyon/sites/2/2020/12/imago0049670895h.jpg?crop=350px,0px,3150px,2101px" alt="Leitl's Fürth past"/><figcaption><strong>Leitl's Fürth past</strong> Hertha head coach Stefan Leitl was manager at Fürth from February 2019 to Summer 2022. The coach won promotion to the Bundesliga with the Clover Leaves in the 2020/21 campaign, before suffering immediate relegation the following year as Fürth finished bottom. Incidentally, his last victory as Fürth manager came against current club Hertha (2-1) back in February 2022.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082470961h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5955px,3970px" alt="Fortress Olympiastadion"/><figcaption><strong>Fortress Olympiastadion</strong> Historically, Hertha are unbeaten against Fürth at home, having won seven of eight matches against them at home. The Old Lady have only ever lost to Fürth on the road, doing so most recently 2-1 in December 2024. You have to go back as far as January 1982 for the last time the Clover Leaves last took points away to Hertha, when the Fürth held the Capital club to a 0-0 stalemate.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between Hertha and Greuther Fürth.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/vfl-bochum-1848-vs-dsc-arminia-bielefeld/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:43:37 GMT</pubDate><title>VfL Bochum 1848 - DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>VfL Bochum 1848 - DSC Arminia Bielefeld | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/vfl-bochum-1848-vs-dsc-arminia-bielefeld/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QG_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082425842h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4008px,2672px" alt="Horn's impressive record versus Arminia"/><figcaption><strong>Horn's impressive record versus Arminia</strong> Bochum custodian Timo Horn has won five and drew one of his six appearances in Bundesliga 2 against Bielefeld, conceding only three goals in total, and never conceding more than one in a single match.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2025/11/imago1069974285.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2742px,1828px" alt="Hofmann tormenting Bielefeld"/><figcaption><strong>Hofmann tormenting Bielefeld</strong> On top of heading Bochum to a 1-0 home win against Bielefeld last season, Philipp Hofmann has six career goals and has never lost in seven Bundesliga 2 encounters against Arminia, winning three and drawing four. What's more, his only hat-trick of his career came against Bielefeld in Bundesliga 2, with the forward doing so back in 2020 whilst on Karlsruhe's books.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between VfL Bochum and Arminia Bielefeld.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/1-fc-nuernberg-vs-vfl-wolfsburg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:55:34 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FC Nürnberg - VfL Wolfsburg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>1. FC Nürnberg - VfL Wolfsburg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/1-fc-nuernberg-vs-vfl-wolfsburg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QF_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/tachyon/sites/2/2019/05/imago40166313h.jpg?crop=447px,186px,2236px,1489px" alt="Decades in the making"/><figcaption><strong>Decades in the making</strong> After 26 Bundesliga and two DFB Cup encounters, both teams meet in Bundesliga 2 for the first time in 31 years. Wolfsburg have not lost any of their four second division meetings against Der Club (one win, three draws), with both second division fixtures in Nuremberg ending 0-0.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-155348437.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3500px,2333px" alt="Full circle moment?"/><figcaption><strong>Full circle moment?</strong> Nuremberg have gone six competitive matches without a win against Wolfsburg, last celebrating a victory all the way back in November 2012, when under coach Dieter Hecking (now managing director of Wolfsburg), Timo Gebhart scored the only goal of the game to claim victory in the Bundesliga.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between Nuremberg and VfL Wolfsburg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/rb-leipzig-vs-eintracht-frankfurt/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:23:19 GMT</pubDate><title>RB Leipzig - Eintracht Frankfurt | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>RB Leipzig - Eintracht Frankfurt | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/rb-leipzig-vs-eintracht-frankfurt/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HC_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2294870137.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4277px,2852px" alt="Persisting problems"/><figcaption><strong>Persisting problems</strong> Eintracht Frankfurt are one of three teams, alongside Dortmund and Augsburg, to have held a lead at some point in every match this season. However, Die Adler have repeatedly squandered these advantages, having dropped a total of seven points from leading positions in three different games – the most of any team in the league. This continues an old problem, as in 2025/26 only relegated Wolfsburg surrendered more leads and more points from winning positions than Eintracht.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2295053936.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4773px,3182px" alt="History-making opportunity"/><figcaption><strong>History-making opportunity</strong> Although RB Leipzig have suffered only defeats under Martín Demichelis on the road, at home their record is spotless, with two wins from two matches. Die Roten Bullen have begun a Bundesliga season with three straight home wins only once before - back in 2020/21 under Julian Nagelsmann. A victory against Frankfurt would also break a different club record, as it would be Leipzig’s eighth consecutive home win - something they have never previously achieved in the Bundesliga.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/tsg-hoffenheim-vs-hamburger-sv/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:55:49 GMT</pubDate><title>TSG Hoffenheim - Hamburger SV | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>TSG Hoffenheim - Hamburger SV | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/tsg-hoffenheim-vs-hamburger-sv/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HD_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083495450h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3065px,2044px" alt="New avenue for goals?"/><figcaption><strong>New avenue for goals?</strong> There was another first for Hamburg in the victory over Cologne: Nicolás Capaldo scored the Red Shorts’ first goal of the season from a corner, meaning HSV already have as many goals from corners as they managed in the entire previous campaign. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083515054h.jpg?crop=6px,0px,4916px,3280px" alt="Tactical pivot?"/><figcaption><strong>Tactical pivot?</strong> In Hamburg's first league win of the campaign against Cologne last time out, Yussuf Poulsen scored what proved to be the decisive goal of the game. In so doing, he also matched his Bundesliga goal tally from the 2025/26 season, which - combined with injuries to Grønbæk and Daka - may leave coach Merlin Polzin with plenty to consider in terms of his team selection for the trip to Hoffenheim.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/GettyImages-2292570948.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2190px,1460px" alt="Deadly on the counter"/><figcaption><strong>Deadly on the counter</strong> So far this season, Hoffenheim have been the most successful counter‑attacking team in the league. Their counterattacks have resulted in five shots on goal, from which the Sinsheimers have found the back of the net with incredibly efficiency three times. In fact, they have scored more goals on the counter than HSV have managed in total this term.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/2627_MD01_BVBHSV_LS_0088.JPG?crop=0px,0px,5000px,3333px" alt="More injury woe for HSV"/><figcaption><strong>More injury woe for HSV</strong> Patson Daka returned to Hamburg from international duty with Zambia on Friday after suffering a thigh injury, which is set to leave the forward sidelined for the coming weeks.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083727067h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4864px,3240px" alt="Grønbæk suffers injury blow"/><figcaption><strong>Grønbæk suffers injury blow</strong> Hamburg's top scorer in all competitions is a doubt for the coming weeks, having had to drop out of the Denmark squad with a muscle tear in his right thigh.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Hoffenheim and Hamburg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/fc-augsburg-vs-fc-bayern-muenchen/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:22:05 GMT</pubDate><title>FC Augsburg - FC Bayern München | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>FC Augsburg - FC Bayern München | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/fc-augsburg-vs-fc-bayern-muenchen/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HF_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/9/imago1084025735h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3364px,2240px" alt="Gregoritsch going great"/><figcaption><strong>Gregoritsch going great</strong> After scoring three times in his opening four Bundesliga matches of the season, Augsburg striker Michael Gregoritsch came off the bench to equalise for Austria against Ireland in a 2-2 draw in Dublin with a free-kick slotted into the bottom corner from 20 yards out.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083040902h.jpg?crop=180px,0px,4638px,3095px" alt="The Fuggerstadt's fortress"/><figcaption><strong>The Fuggerstadt's fortress</strong> Since Manuel Baum’s return, Augsburg have lost only one of their 13 Bundesliga home matches at the WWK Arena, with that defeat coming at the hands of Stuttgart back in March to the tune of a 5–2 scoreline.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2295071736.jpg?crop=0px,43px,4445px,2967px" alt="Outstanding on the road"/><figcaption><strong>Outstanding on the road</strong> Away from home, Bayern are unbeaten in 28 Bundesliga matches, the third‑longest run in league history. This season, however, they have struggled on the road. On Matchday 3 they drew 0–0 at promoted Schalke before a narrow 2–1 win at top‑flight newcomers Elversberg the following week.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083655433h.jpg?crop=173px%2C0px%2C2498px%2C1661px" alt="Zidane talks Olise magic"/><figcaption><strong>Zidane talks Olise magic</strong> “He’s an absolute natural talent and simply loves playing football. You can see that. He has a feel for the game. I’m delighted to be working with him.”</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/9/imago1083896992h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5000px,3332px" alt="Brown talks mindset"/><figcaption><strong>Brown talks mindset</strong> “At some point, I told myself: Never mind! Even if I make mistakes, I’ll keep asking for the ball. There’s nothing worse than thinking after the match: If only I hadn’t held back. These days, I’m managing that very well.”</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083738501h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2343px,1561px" alt="Musiala injured during Germany warm-up"/><figcaption><strong>Musiala injured during Germany warm-up</strong> Ahead of Germany's game against the Netherlands, Musiala was a last-minute dropout for Jürgen Klopp's new charges as he suffered an injury during the warm-up that was later confirmed to be a muscle tear in his right thigh. The injury will likely keep Bayern's number 10 out of action for a few weeks.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Augsburg and Bayern Munich.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fsv-mainz-05-vs-bayer-04-leverkusen/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:15:27 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fsv-mainz-05-vs-bayer-04-leverkusen/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HG_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083600111h.jpg?crop=0px,94px,3793px,2531px" alt="Schick hitting his stride"/><figcaption><strong>Schick hitting his stride</strong> Leverkusen's Czech talisman Patrik Schick is on a hot streak. The No.14 is the only player in the league to score in each of the first four matchdays. Should he score against Mainz, he can equal the record of scoring consecutively in the opening five league games of the season set by Leverkusen greats Dimitar Berbatov (2005/06) and Stefan Kießling (2009/10).  Mainz could be the perfect opponent for him too, with Schick having scored five goals in nine Bundesliga matches against the 05ers.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082483776h.jpg?crop=442px%2C0px%2C1879px%2C1252px" alt="Tietz and Becker on fire for Mainz"/><figcaption><strong>Tietz and Becker on fire for Mainz</strong> Mainz's strike partnership of Phillip Tietz and Sheraldo Becker has worked wonders so far this campaign. The former has already scored four goals – the joint-most in the league. On top of that, Tietz has the league’s best finishing efficiency, with his four goals coming from an xG of just 2.3. By contrast, his partner Becker has the joint-most assists in the league (three) and has also clocked the outright fastest sprint speed in the league so far (36.58 km/h).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/9/imago1083580796h.jpg?crop=173px,0px,6055px,4036px" alt="Slotting into place"/><figcaption><strong>Slotting into place</strong> Since their disappointing opening defeat away to Elversberg, Leverkusen have been finding their feet under new coach Carles Martínez. Only Bayern Munich have taken more shots in their first four Bundesliga outings (87) than Leverkusen (85), and only the record champions have scored more goals from open play (11) than Die Werkself (10).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/9/GettyImages-2297978586.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5485px,3657px" alt="First cap for Fernández"/><figcaption><strong>First cap for Fernández</strong> Leverkusen's Ezequiel Fernández is now an Argentina international, having come on as a second-half substitute during his nation's 4-0 win against Bolivia.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Mainz and Bayer Leverkusen.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fc-union-berlin-vs-sv-elversberg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:44:01 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FC Union Berlin - SV Elversberg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>1. FC Union Berlin - SV Elversberg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fc-union-berlin-vs-sv-elversberg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HH_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2295069812_1.jpg?crop=0px,2px,1687px,1123px" alt="New territory"/><figcaption><strong>New territory</strong> Elversberg's encounter with Union is both the Bundesliga's 986th unique pairing, as well as the clash with one of the biggest disparities in terms of population size. Berlin, with a population size of around 3.9 million inhabitants, welcome Elversberg, which has a population of around just 13,000.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083176964h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4000px,2667px" alt="All up from here?"/><figcaption><strong>All up from here?</strong> Union have gone winless in the first four matchdays of a Bundesliga season for the first time ever, and their single point at this stage of the campaign is a new negative club record. What's more, Die Eisernen's 17 goals conceded after the opening four matches also marks a new all‑time Bundesliga negative record.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Union Berlin and Elversberg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/sc-paderborn-07-vs-vfb-stuttgart/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:51:24 GMT</pubDate><title>SC Paderborn 07 - VfB Stuttgart | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>SC Paderborn 07 - VfB Stuttgart | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/sc-paderborn-07-vs-vfb-stuttgart/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HJ_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082159879h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4500px,3002px" alt="Curda battling hard"/><figcaption><strong>Curda battling hard</strong> Wing-back Laurin Curda has been an industrious presence down Paderborn's right side, having won the outright most duels in the league over the first four matchdays (61). He also tops the internal club rankings for most sprints made (55) and has one assist to his name.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/2627_MD04_VFBBVB_CKB_293.jpg?crop=21px,0px,7643px,5110px" alt="Mixed fortunes on the road"/><figcaption><strong>Mixed fortunes on the road</strong> Stuttgart have scored at least once in each of their last 23 Bundesliga away matches, which is a running club record. However, the Swabians have won only one of their last nine Bundesliga away games. Nevertheless, Sebastian Hoeneß will feel Paderborn are the perfect opponent to break this streak, given that Stuttgart have never lost any of their five competitive meetings with Paderborn (four wins, one draw).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/9/GettyImages-1461140124.jpg?crop=0px,107px,2756px,1837px" alt="Previous meeting"/><figcaption><strong>Previous meeting</strong> The last time these two faced each other was in 2023, when they met in the DFB Cup round of 16. Stuttgart came out on top on that occasion, winning 2-1.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/SW2_3954_3SPd3bjf_20260828103134.JPG?crop=0px,0px,4730px,3153px" alt="Undav to coach one day?"/><figcaption><strong>Undav to coach one day?</strong> That could well be the case, according to a recent interview he did with the Bundesliga. The Stuttgart striker revealed how he likes to assess different match situations during his free time in the evening to work out what could have been done differently and even suggests his ideas to Sebastian Hoeneß.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Paderborn and VfB Stuttgart.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/sv-darmstadt-98-vs-fc-energie-cottbus/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:11:45 GMT</pubDate><title>SV Darmstadt 98 - FC Energie Cottbus | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>SV Darmstadt 98 - FC Energie Cottbus | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/sv-darmstadt-98-vs-fc-energie-cottbus/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QD_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/imago1080920356.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4000px,2667px" alt="Bittencourt unbeaten against the Lilies"/><figcaption><strong>Bittencourt unbeaten against the Lilies</strong> Cottbus' Leonardo Bittencourt has faced Darmstadt four times in the Bundesliga, remaining unbeaten in all of them (two wins, two draws). His biggest margin of victory against the Lilies came back in January 2017, when he was part of a Cologne team which thrashed them in a 6-1 away from home, with Bittencourt himself contributing two assists that day.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083585287h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4252px,2835px" alt="Managers' records"/><figcaption><strong>Managers' records</strong> Like his Darmstadt side, Florian Kohfeldt has never faced Energie before either. Claus-Dieter Wollitz (pictured), on the other hand, faced the Lilies in the 3. Liga whilst head coach of Osnabrück in the 2012/13 campaign, losing 1-0 at the Böllenfalltor before winning 1-0 in the reverse fixture at the Bremer Brücke.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/5/imago29254436.jpg?crop=199px,0px,3300px,2204px" alt="First ever encounter"/><figcaption><strong>First ever encounter</strong> This meeting between Darmstadt and Energie Cottbus at the Böllenfalltor marks the first time ever these historic sides have faced off against one another in a competitive fixture.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between Darmstadt and Energie Cottbus.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/1-fc-magdeburg-vs-hannover-96/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:04:53 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FC Magdeburg - Hannover 96 | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>1. FC Magdeburg - Hannover 96 | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/1-fc-magdeburg-vs-hannover-96/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QH_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2025/7/imago1065438815.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5014px,3343px" alt="Magdeburg's bogey team"/><figcaption><strong>Magdeburg's bogey team</strong> The Blues have not lost against any other side in Bundesliga 2 as often as they have against Hannover (six defeats). In fact, Magdeburg's only win in eight prior encounters with the 96ers came back in February 2023, when the Blues claimed a 2-1 away victory after Hannover went down to 10 men early in the second half.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1071871366h.jpg?crop=0px,40px,3681px,2455px" alt="Hannover's winning streak"/><figcaption><strong>Hannover's winning streak</strong> The 96ers have collected 16 points from a possible 18 in their last six encounters with Magdeburg (five wins, one draw), also doing the double against them last season by winning 3-1 at home, which they followed up with a 2-1 victory on the road.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between Magdeburg and Hannover.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/vfl-osnabrueck-vs-sg-dynamo-dresden/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:28:15 GMT</pubDate><title>VfL Osnabrück - SG Dynamo Dresden | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>VfL Osnabrück - SG Dynamo Dresden | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/vfl-osnabrueck-vs-sg-dynamo-dresden/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QJ_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1007162342h.jpg?crop=0px,1111px,2667px,1777px" alt="Schultz's successes"/><figcaption><strong>Schultz's successes</strong> Timo Schultz has never lost as a manager against Dresden, picking up two wins and a draw in three encounters against Dynamo across both the Bundesliga 2 and the DFB Cup whilst in charge of St. Pauli.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2183166748.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5052px,3368px" alt="Dresden in front"/><figcaption><strong>Dresden in front</strong> In the overall head-to-head record, Dresden have the edge, claiming eight wins to Osnabrück's six from 20 previous competitive encounters (six draws). However, Dynamo have never beaten Osnabrück in Bundesliga 2. There have only ever been two second-division meetings before, both coming in the 2019/20 season, when Dynamo lost 3-0 at the Bremer Brücke before holding VfL to a 2-2 draw at the Elbflorenz.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1062514971h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2759px,1839px" alt="Dynamo Dresden 0-1 VfL Osnabrück - previous meeting"/><figcaption><strong>Dynamo Dresden 0-1 VfL Osnabrück - previous meeting</strong> When last these sides met on Matchday 33 of the 2024/25 3. Liga season, Osnabrück claimed a narrow victory away to Dynamo thanks to a late, second-half Niklas Wiemann winner, which provided the visitors with a vital three points in their bid for survival. Dresden, on the other hand, were not put off by the defeat as they ultimately finished second that campaign to clinch promotion to Bundesliga 2.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between VfL Osnabrück and Dynamo Dresden.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/borussia-dortmund-vs-sv-werder-bremen/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:26:27 GMT</pubDate><title>Borussia Dortmund - SV Werder Bremen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Borussia Dortmund - SV Werder Bremen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/borussia-dortmund-vs-sv-werder-bremen/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HB_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083501828h.jpg?crop=9px,0px,6663px,4455px" alt="Heading in the right direction"/><figcaption><strong>Heading in the right direction</strong> Under Daniel Thioune, Werder have enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, picking up seven points from a possible 12 which marks their best return after four matchdays since their promotion back to the Bundesliga in 2022. Last season, they had only four points at this stage.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083977262h.jpg?crop=9px,0px,6828px,4565px" alt="Albert becomes youngest ever USMNT goalscorer"/><figcaption><strong>Albert becomes youngest ever USMNT goalscorer</strong> Dortmund's superstar youngster came off the bench during the USA's 4-2 win against Chile and scored to become his nation's youngest ever goalscorer at 17 years, four months, and eight days old, breaking the record held by ex-Dortmund man Christian Pulisic. While Albert's record was broken days later by Cavan Sullivan, he came on again in the 3-0 win against Mexico for his third cap.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083841393h.jpg?crop=0px,59px,5333px,3557px" alt="Schlotterbeck suffers another ankle injury"/><figcaption><strong>Schlotterbeck suffers another ankle injury</strong> Having missed the beginning of the season with an injury to the ligaments in his left ankle, Schlotterbeck has now withdrawn from the current Germany squad due to an injury to the ligaments in his right ankle. The injury was sustained during training, and although nothing is confirmed, he is now a doubt for at least the game against Bremen.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2293062577.jpg?crop=0px,129px,2300px,1529px" alt="Best Dortmund for 11 years"/><figcaption><strong>Best Dortmund for 11 years</strong> Niko Kovač's side are the only Bundesliga team with maximum points in 2026/27. The last time Dortmund won their first four league games of a new campaign was under Thomas Tuchel in 2015/16, when they went on to win their first five. BVB have never won six on the spin at the start of a season. </figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/1-fc-heidenheim-1846-vs-1-fc-kaiserslautern/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:34:31 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FC Heidenheim 1846 - 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>1. FC Heidenheim 1846 - 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/1-fc-heidenheim-1846-vs-1-fc-kaiserslautern/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QC_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/tachyon/sites/2/2020/06/imago0031519526h-1.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3500px,2333px" alt="No victors for almost a decade"/><figcaption><strong>No victors for almost a decade</strong> The last time there was a winner in this fixture came all the way back in the 2017/18 season when the Red Devils claimed a narrow 1-0 victory on the penultimate matchday of the campaign. Before that, Heidenheim won 3-2 at home on Matchday 16 in the reverse fixture thanks to an injury-time winner from Marc Schnatterer (pictured).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083182216h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6000px,4000px" alt="Home advantage reigning supreme"/><figcaption><strong>Home advantage reigning supreme</strong> There have been ten prior encounters between Heidenheim and Kaiserslautern, with all of them coming in Bundesliga 2. Across all ten meetings (three Heidenheim wins, two Lautern wins, five draws), the away side has never won.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between Heidenheim and Kaiserslautern.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/eintracht-braunschweig-vs-holstein-kiel/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:42 GMT</pubDate><title>Eintracht Braunschweig - Holstein Kiel | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>Eintracht Braunschweig - Holstein Kiel | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/7/eintracht-braunschweig-vs-holstein-kiel/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043QI_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1078993338h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6052px,4035px" alt="Taisei Abe ruled out"/><figcaption><strong>Taisei Abe ruled out</strong> The 22-year-old midfielder will undergo surgery due to a persistent back injury and will therefore be unavailable for Holstein Kiel for the time being.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/3/imago1074781522.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3853px,2569px" alt="Walter's dream opponent"/><figcaption><strong>Walter's dream opponent</strong> Tim Walter has faced Braunschweig five times before as a manager, claiming victory in all five games - four whilst in charge of Hamburg, and one for Kiel.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>History to be made?</strong> In Bundesliga 2, the Lions have only won one game at home against Kiel, with that victory coming 46 years ago. On the opening day of the 1980/81 campaign, Braunschweig ran out 2-0 winners against the Storks. Incidentally, that win set the tone for a campaign in which the Lions earned top-flight promotion.</p><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 7 fixture between Eintracht Braunschweig and Holstein Kiel.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/sc-paderborn-07-vs-tsg-hoffenheim/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:28:29 GMT</pubDate><title>SC Paderborn 07 - TSG Hoffenheim | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>SC Paderborn 07 - TSG Hoffenheim | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/sc-paderborn-07-vs-tsg-hoffenheim/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043HA_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2296276488.jpg?crop=95px,0px,4118px,2749px" alt="Full-time: Paderborn 3-1 Hoffenheim"/><figcaption><strong>Full-time: Paderborn 3-1 Hoffenheim</strong> Celebrations in Paderborn as the newly promoted side claim their first win of the season! They showed a real clinical edge in attack, with Tigges bagging a vital third after Daghim had cut the lead to a single goal. Hoffenheim huffed and puffed, but the hosts defended solidly at the end to see out a win that sends them above the visitors into 12th.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Three minutes of stoppage time indicated</strong> Paderborn almost have their first win of the season in the bag!</p><p><strong>Little sign of a comeback</strong> Hoffenheim keep moving the ball around and Asllani has a shot that goes out for a throw-in. Paderborn are staying firm and letting few big opportunities through their defence.</p><p><strong>Conté hits the post</strong> Hoffenheim keep on looking for a goal, with Conté firing a shot from outside the area that clips the left post.</p><p><strong>Late changes</strong> Can the experience of Kramarić inspire a late comeback? The Croatian is brought on along with Asllani for the final ten minutes. </p><p><strong>Hoffenheim hunting</strong> The visitors want to force a way back into this, but Paderborn are defending very capably right now.</p><p><strong>Another change</strong> Felix Götze, younger brother of 2014 World Cup-winning hero Mario, is introduced for the final phases.</p><p><strong>Philippe's effort denied by Baumann</strong> Philippe, just brought on moments ago, gets on the end of Ulrich's pass following Tigges' build-up work. His shot is kept out by Baumann.</p><p><strong>Pair of changes for Paderborn</strong> Ralf Kettemann is hoping to see out what would be his side's maiden Bundesliga win of the season.</p><p><strong>Tigges restores the lead!</strong> Paderborn pounce against the run of play! A long ball is hoisted forward that Tigges holds up brilliantly before it is worked around the area and crossed back in for him from Sticker, before he guides it past Baumann with a brilliant header.</p><p><strong>⚽ 69' Steffen Tigges (3-1)</strong></p><p><strong>Wimmer has a go</strong> More penalty area pinball as the Hoffenheim substitute has a shot blocked by his team-mate, Conté. The visitors win another corner that Paderborn can clear for now, but they are under the cosh, with over 20 minutes remaining.</p><p><strong>Conté goes close!</strong> Hoffenheim are pushing. Conté steers an effort on goal from within the area, and it takes a deflection before trickling just wide for a corner.</p><p><strong>Switches all round</strong> Christian Ilzer shuffles his attacking pack with Wimmer and Lemperle coming on, before Paderborn also make a change.</p><p><strong>Hoffenheim hunting a leveller</strong> The visitors are looking assured in possession and are bringing the ball back towards the Paderborn target.</p><p><strong>Daghim drags Hoffenheim back in it!</strong> The visitors get on the scoresheet with a sleek passing move that takes the ball up to Moerstedt, who chases to the left and tucks the ball back inside for Daghim to slot an effort past Nahuel Noll and in.</p><p><strong>⚽ 50' Adam Daghim (2-1)</strong></p><p><strong>Conté almost pulls a goal back</strong> The ball lands at the feet of Conté on the edge of the area and his powerful shot is tipped over the bar by Paderborn goalkeeper Nahuel Noll - against his parent club.</p><p><strong>Paderborn almost pinch another</strong> Half-time substitute Tigges slips a ball behind the defence for Marino to chase, and his strike partner almost gets there - but Baumann just beats him to it.</p><p><strong>We're back!</strong> Both sides have made a change at the break - can Hoffenheim fashion a comeback or might their midweek European trip weigh on them in the second period?</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2296268122_1.jpg?crop=33px,0px,3380px,2255px" alt="Half-time: Paderborn 2-0 Hoffenheim"/><figcaption><strong>Half-time: Paderborn 2-0 Hoffenheim</strong> The newly promoted side have scored their first two goals of the season and are well on their way to notching a surprising win over Hoffenheim. It was a close encounter for much of the first-half, but the hosts have shown that vital extra punch in attack, and enjoyed a fortunate deflection for Castaneda's opener.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Burger booked</strong> The Hoffenheim midfielder brings down Hansen around the halfway line and gets a booking.</p><p><strong>Paderborn double their lead!</strong> How about that! The newly promoted side extend their lead as Curda bounds away down the right and slips a perfect pass into the middle for Marino to tuck home.</p><p><strong>⚽ 42' Stefano Marino (2-0)</strong></p><p><strong>Hložek heads over</strong> Coufal whips a cross in and the Hoffenheim striker heads over from a great position on the edge of the six-yard box.</p><p><strong>Another Paderborn corner</strong> The goal has boosted the hosts' confidence, and they win possession in the Hoffenheim half before winning their fifth corner of the first half.</p><p><strong>Paderborn pushing for another</strong> Obermair has a shot turned behind for a corner and the hosts keep circulating the ball around the Hoffenheim area for a minute or so until the visitors can clear.</p><p><strong>Paderborn get their first goal of the season!</strong> A memorable moment for the newly promoted side as American midfielder Santiago Castaneda takes a headed clearance from a corner down on the edge of the box, turns well and sends an effort past Baumann with the help of a big deflection.</p><p><strong>⚽ 29' Santiago Castaneda (1-0)</strong></p><p><strong>Paderborn dropping deeper</strong> The visitors seem on top now as the hosts sit back and soak up a spell of pressure.</p><p><strong>Coufal cracks the post!</strong> A long throw is worked across the box and runs out to Coufal, who sends a deflected effort into the left post. Hoffenheim were so close to taking the lead... </p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2296262077_1.jpg?crop=0px,194px,3776px,2516px" alt="Even affair"/><figcaption><strong>Even affair</strong> There have been a couple of promising situations for both sides so far, but they are both still trying to eke out an advantage.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Paderborn threaten to pounce</strong> The hosts cause more trouble on the break as Marino slips the ball through to Pieringer - who seems to go one-on-one with Baumann only for the play to be halted due to a foul.</p><p><strong>Daghim denied</strong> The Hoffenheim attacker makes a darting run on the left but gets stopped by a fine ter Horst sliding tackle that wins the hosts a goal kick as the ball came off the Dane last.</p><p><strong>Moments at both ends</strong> Hložek gets onto the ball in the area after an intricate Hoffenheim attacking move, but his attempt is blocked. Marino then has a chance to shoot from 20 yards out on the break and stings the palms of Baumann with a fierce drive.</p><p><strong>Kabak blocks Obermair effort</strong> Vidović threads a pass through, but Obermair's shot from the left is blocked by Kabak and turned behind for a Paderborn corner.</p><p><strong>Opening intent</strong> The two sides have taken turns to share spells of possession - they are both clearly determined to go into the break with a result.</p><p><strong>We're off!</strong> The final Bundesliga match before the international break is underway.</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2296257237.jpg?crop=0px,0px,8078px,5388px" alt="The players are out"/><figcaption><strong>The players are out</strong> The Home Deluxe Arena is packed this Sunday evening as the Paderborn faithful hope to see their side's first goal and win since returning to the Bundesliga. Both coaches are clearly up for it...</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083117163h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3252px,2168px" alt="More on that Hoffenheim team"/><figcaption><strong>More on that Hoffenheim team</strong> Christian Ilzer makes two changes to his starting XI compared to last week — Kōki Machida (pictured) and Max Moerstedt come in ahead of Albian Hajdari and Tim Lemperle (who both drop to the bench).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/2627_MD02_SCPSCF_FD_0181.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3543px,2362px" alt="More on that Paderborn team"/><figcaption><strong>More on that Paderborn team</strong> If the starting XI looks familiar, that is because it is the same side Ralf Kettemann selected in the 3-0 loss in Dortmund last weekend and also in the 0-0 draw at Mainz on Matchday 1.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hoffenheim subs</strong> Philipp, Hranáč, Hajdari, Gendrey, Kramarić, De Cat, Wimmer, Lemperle, Asllani</p><p><strong>Paderborn subs</strong> Schubert, Sticker, Müller, Götze, Baack, Zeitler, Tigges, Philippe, Michel</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083445926h.jpg?crop=875px,83px,4733px,3158px" alt="Ralf Kettemann on facing Hoffenheim"/><figcaption><strong>Ralf Kettemann on facing Hoffenheim</strong> "Hoffenheim are one of the most physical teams out there. They're a very hard-working side who like to press high and are desperate to get all three points. They're one of the best sides in the Bundesliga, in my opinion. That said, we saw on Thursday [in the UEFA Europa League] that they're not unbeatable."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083429895h_1.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5726px,3816px" alt="Hoffenheim slip up in Crete"/><figcaption><strong>Hoffenheim slip up in Crete</strong> Christian Ilzer's men missed a number of presentable chances as they fell to a shock 2-0 defeat away to OFI Crete in their first league-phase outing in this season's UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening. Will there be wholesale personnel changes as a result?</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/tachyon/sites/2/2020/05/imago0047277305h.jpg?crop=189px,194px,2751px,1832px" alt="Firmly on top"/><figcaption><strong>Firmly on top</strong> Hoffenheim are unbeaten in their six top-flight meetings with Paderborn, winning four and drawing the other two.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083031202h.jpg?crop=266px,138px,2326px,1549px" alt="Barren run"/><figcaption><strong>Barren run</strong> Paderborn have now gone 18 Bundesliga games without a win going back to January 2020. They have registered 33 attempts at goal this season but have yet to find the back of the net.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 4 fixture between Paderborn and Hoffenheim.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/fc-schalke-04-vs-sv-elversberg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:11:04 GMT</pubDate><title>FC Schalke 04 - SV Elversberg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>FC Schalke 04 - SV Elversberg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/fc-schalke-04-vs-sv-elversberg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H9_prematch.png?fit=1200,630" type="image/png" expression="full" width="1200" height="630"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083582409h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5593px,3729px" alt="Full-time: Schalke 0-0 Elversberg"/><figcaption><strong>Full-time: Schalke 0-0 Elversberg</strong> After 90 minutes, the newly promoted sides share the points. It was a hard-fought match from the start, characterised by an intense physical battle. Schalke's best chance of the first half came after 20 minutes, when Pinckert almost scored an own goal. In the second half, Mokwa hit the post, while at the other end, Kristof made a good save against Ebimbe. On a day where the defenders were well on top, a 0-0 draw is probably a fair result. </figcaption></figure><p><strong>Wide from Ebimbe </strong> Schalke hit Elversberg on the break. Ebimbe is picked out well on the right side of the pitch, but his eventual shot, from just inside the penalty area, is well off target. </p><p><strong>Added time</strong> There will be an additional two minutes of play. </p><p><strong>Onyeka returns</strong> After going off early against Bayern due to an injury, the Germany Under-21 international is on for a cameo appearence.  </p><p><strong>Petkov can't convert!</strong> Elversberg may not get a better chance today. Campbell skips away from Kuruçay beautifully down the left before cutting the ball back into the six-yard box. Petkov is waiting to roll the ball into the net, but his scuffed shot balloons well over the crossbar. </p><p><strong>Campbell and Kuruçay clash</strong> The pair make contact, with the Elversberg winger coming off worse. Thankfully, both players are back on their feet. </p><p><strong>Visitors push up the pitch</strong> Elversberg look more likely to make the breakthrough as we enter the final moments, as they are still pressing high with intent. </p><p><strong>Both sides freshen things up</strong> Mickelson and Futkeu are on for Elversberg, with Schallenberg getting a late run out for the home side. </p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083582298h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2797px,1865px" alt="Defenders dominate"/><figcaption><strong>Defenders dominate</strong> The sting has been taken out of the game for the last 10 minutes or so, with neither side looking to overcommit offensively. Schalke's latest venture forward comes courtesy of V. Becker down the left, whose cross-shot is pushed away from goal by the Elversberg stopper. That aside, it's been quiet in both penalty areas.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Double change from Schalke</strong> Summer loan signing Hee Chan Hwang comes on, alongside young defender V. Becker. </p><p><strong>Kuruçay is there...again</strong> The Royal Blue centre-back has been everywhere today. His latest intervention is crucial, as had he not dispossessed Mokya, the Elversberg forward would have been clean through on goal.  </p><p><strong>Ebimbe tests the keeper</strong> The Schalke wing-back shoots on the half-volley from the edge of the Elversberg box. His effort is low and well placed, but Kristof does well to get behind the ball and make a fairly comfortable save. </p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083576168h_1.jpg?crop=641px,354px,2293px,1531px" alt="Off goes Džeko "/><figcaption><strong>Off goes Džeko </strong> The forward has played well today, but his race is run, with Sylla taking his place for the final 25 minutes or so. Wöber is also on for Schalke. </figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kuruçay picks up a yellow card</strong> The Schalke defender goes through the back of Krattenmacher and becomes the latest player to go into the ref's book. </p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083580928h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5567px,3711px" alt="30 minutes to go..."/><figcaption><strong>30 minutes to go...</strong> It's been a lively and competitive contest so far, but can someone find a winning goal? </figcaption></figure><p><strong>Double save from Karius! </strong> Elversberg's Keidel pumps a free kick into the Schalke box. Petkov connects with the ball at the far post, allowing Krattenmacher to shoot from close range. Karius then makes a pair of smart reaction saves to keep the scoreline at 0-0 - before the offside flag is raised on the far side. </p><p><strong>Katić blasts over!</strong> Aouchiche floats in a lovely free kick from around 30 yards out. Katić makes a perfectly timed run and collects the ball just outside the six-yard box, but the Schalke defender can't keep his volley down. That was the biggest chance of the half so far. </p><p><strong>Early substitution</strong> Just six minutes into the half, Sirch is on for Elversberg, replacing Gyamerah. </p><p><strong>Off the post!</strong> Mokwa is played in and shoots first time, with his powerful effort rattling the far post. However, he is then flagged for offside. </p><p><strong>Second half gets going</strong> The game is back underway. Can either side find a breakthrough?</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083578016h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3053px,2035px" alt="Half-time: Schalke 0-0 Elversberg"/><figcaption><strong>Half-time: Schalke 0-0 Elversberg</strong> After a fairly even first half, we're goalless at the break. Elversberg came closest to scoring through Darvich, while Schalke's best chance in front of goal fell at the feet of Džeko - who was denied by a fine block. It's set up nicely for an exciting second half. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GER_Startelf-Voting_16-9__1_.jpg?crop=149px,0px,1621px,1080px" alt=""/><figcaption><strong></strong> </figcaption></figure><p><strong>Pinckert to the rescue!</strong> It's Schalke's best attack of the half. Ebimbe finds Karaman in the middle of the Elversberg box, who in turn plays the ball to Džeko, who has a chance to score from close range. However, he takes too long to pull the trigger, and his effort is superbly blocked by Pinckert. </p><p><strong>Pressure from the visitors</strong> Elversberg's forwards are moving the ball around sharply in the final third. In the last few moments, Schalke's defenders have made a series of big blocks from Darvich and Campbell, who are looking to test Karius at every opportunity.</p><p><strong>Darvich booked</strong> The midfielder becomes the second Elversberg player to pick up a yellow card, after preventing Tanaka from launching a counter-attack.</p><p><strong>Shot blocked</strong> Becker hurls a long throw into the Elversberg box. After a headed clearance, the ball drops at the feet of Tanaka, but his powerful drive at goal is well blocked.</p><p><strong>Schalke drop back </strong> Elversberg are starting to dictate the tempo of the game.  Their latest attack sees Mokwa go down inside the Schalke box under the challenge of Katić, but no foul is awarded. </p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083577242h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2048px,1365px" alt="Still goalless at the 30-minute mark"/><figcaption><strong>Still goalless at the 30-minute mark</strong> </figcaption></figure><p><strong>Penalty appeal</strong> The ball falls to Tanaka in the Elversberg box. He dummies it, allowing Karaman to shoot just behind him, whose effort at goal appears to strike a defender's arm. However, the referee waves away the Schalke protests. </p><p><strong>Keidel booked</strong> The Elversberg man pulls Džeko's shirt and picks up an early yellow card. </p><p><strong>Almost an own goal!</strong> Elversberg get away with one. Karaman is played in down the right channel, and the Schalke captain whips a dangerous cross into the penalty area. Pinckert's attempted clearance very nearly ends up in his own net, but the Elversberg skipper is bailed out by his goalkeeper who makes a big save. </p><p><strong>Game settles down</strong> Schalke are enjoying some sustained possession after Darvich's scoring opportunity. However, they're currently struggling to make inroads against an organised Elversberg side, who look dangerous on the counter-attack. </p><p><strong>Over the top!</strong> That was a big chance for Elversberg. Campbell brilliantly drives to the byline down the left and cuts the ball back into a dangerous area. Darvich meets the ball in acres of space, but his drilled shot whizzes a yard over the crossbar. Let off for Schalke...</p><p><strong>Elversberg finally settle</strong> After a tough first few minutes, the visitors are now starting to knock the ball around well. Petkov beats the Schalke press down the right channel and drives into the penalty area. Katić then puts the ball behind for Elversberg's first corner kick - which comes to nothing. </p><p><strong>Gosens causing problems</strong> The summer arrival is causing plenty of issues down the left channel for Schalke. Elsewhere, the home side's press is suffocating Elversberg, who have given a free kick away in their own half. </p><p><strong>Hosts on the front foot</strong> Schalke look fired up for this one. They've won an early corner after some good pressing from El-Faouzi. From the resulting set-piece, Džeko has a headed opportunity, but the veteran forward can't keep his effort on target.  </p><p><strong>We're underway!</strong> The ball is rolling in Gelsenkirchen. Visitors Elversberg get things going from the kick off. </p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/2627_MD01_ELVLEV_CKB_122.jpg?crop=0px,0px,7139px,4760px" alt="Elversberg team news"/><figcaption><strong>Elversberg team news</strong> Vincent Wagner, meanwhile, has made one change to his line-up following the 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. Darvich starts in the number 10 position ahead of Onyeka, who has recovered from a heavy collision last week in time to make the bench today. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/0/imago1071699429.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4580px,3053px" alt="Schalke team news"/><figcaption><strong>Schalke team news</strong> Head coach Miron Muslić has made two changes to his starting XI after the 3-1 victory against Union Berlin. Džeko and Dina Ebimbe start in place of Adamu (bench) and Ljubičić (absent today due to a knee injury).</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Elversberg subs</strong> Boss, Mickelson, Le Joncour, Sirch, Condé, Krattenmacher, Onyeka, Futkeu, Schnellbacher</p><p><strong>Schalke subs</strong> Müller, Ayhan, Wöber, V. Becker, Vozar, Schallenberg, Adamu, Sylla, Hwang</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082389975h.jpg?crop=235px,255px,3210px,2142px" alt="Vincent Wagner on facing Schalke"/><figcaption><strong>Vincent Wagner on facing Schalke</strong> "Schalke will be a big hurdle for us. If I remember correctly, we played Schalke twice last year and didn't get a single point. We can't let up; in fact, we can even raise our game."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083358394h.jpg?crop=779px,184px,4596px,3061px" alt="Miron Muslić on facing Elversberg"/><figcaption><strong>Miron Muslić on facing Elversberg</strong> "I was already very impressed with Elversberg last season. Like us, they managed to keep the core of their side together. Both games against them last term were tight affairs, but we were very well prepared and the same goes for Saturday's match."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083007543h.jpg?crop=569px%2C106px%2C4546px%2C3030px" alt="Worth the wait"/><figcaption><strong>Worth the wait</strong> Schalke scored their first top-flight goals in 1,203 days at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Matchday 3.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/3/imago1075925574.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4868px,3243px" alt="A top-flight first"/><figcaption><strong>A top-flight first</strong> After three years together in Bundesliga 2, Schalke and Elversberg now meet for the first time in Germany's top division.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 4 fixture between Schalke and Elversberg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>