<?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>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:24:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/eintracht-frankfurt-vs-sport-club-freiburg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>Eintracht Frankfurt - Sport-Club Freiburg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Eintracht Frankfurt - Sport-Club Freiburg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/eintracht-frankfurt-vs-sport-club-freiburg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H5_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 4 fixture between Eintracht Frankfurt and Sport-Club Freiburg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/borussia-moenchengladbach-vs-1-fsv-mainz-05/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>Borussia Mönchengladbach - 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Borussia Mönchengladbach - 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/borussia-moenchengladbach-vs-1-fsv-mainz-05/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H6_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 4 fixture between Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FSV Mainz 05.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/hamburger-sv-vs-1-fc-koeln/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>Hamburger SV - 1. FC Köln | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Hamburger SV - 1. FC Köln | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/hamburger-sv-vs-1-fc-koeln/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H7_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 4 fixture between Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/sv-werder-bremen-vs-fc-augsburg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>SV Werder Bremen - FC Augsburg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>SV Werder Bremen - FC Augsburg | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/sv-werder-bremen-vs-fc-augsburg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H8_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 4 fixture between SV Werder Bremen and FC Augsburg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/1-fc-kaiserslautern-vs-eintracht-braunschweig/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FC Kaiserslautern - Eintracht Braunschweig | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>1. FC Kaiserslautern - Eintracht Braunschweig | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/1-fc-kaiserslautern-vs-eintracht-braunschweig/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043Q4_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 6 fixture between 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Eintracht Braunschweig.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/karlsruher-sc-vs-1-fc-nuernberg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>Karlsruher SC - 1. FC Nürnberg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>Karlsruher SC - 1. FC Nürnberg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/karlsruher-sc-vs-1-fc-nuernberg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043Q5_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 6 fixture between Karlsruher SC and 1. FC Nürnberg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/holstein-kiel-vs-vfl-osnabrueck/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>Holstein Kiel - VfL Osnabrück | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>Holstein Kiel - VfL Osnabrück | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/holstein-kiel-vs-vfl-osnabrueck/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043Q7_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 6 fixture between Holstein Kiel and VfL Osnabrück.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/fc-bayern-muenchen-vs-1-fc-union-berlin/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>FC Bayern München - 1. FC Union Berlin | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>FC Bayern München - 1. FC Union Berlin | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/4/fc-bayern-muenchen-vs-1-fc-union-berlin/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H2_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 4 fixture between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Union Berlin.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/vfl-wolfsburg-vs-sv-darmstadt-98/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>VfL Wolfsburg - SV Darmstadt 98 | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>VfL Wolfsburg - SV Darmstadt 98 | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/vfl-wolfsburg-vs-sv-darmstadt-98/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043Q2_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 6 fixture between VfL Wolfsburg and SV Darmstadt 98.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/spvgg-greuther-fuerth-vs-1-fc-magdeburg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:49:41 GMT</pubDate><title>SpVgg Greuther Fürth - 1. FC Magdeburg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>SpVgg Greuther Fürth - 1. FC Magdeburg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/6/spvgg-greuther-fuerth-vs-1-fc-magdeburg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043Q9_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 6 fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and 1. FC Magdeburg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/sv-elversberg-vs-fc-bayern-muenchen/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:44:32 GMT</pubDate><title>SV Elversberg - FC Bayern München | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>SV Elversberg - FC Bayern München | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/sv-elversberg-vs-fc-bayern-muenchen/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H1_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-2294562324.jpg?crop=0px,104px,3000px,1999px" alt="Vincent Kompany on facing Elversberg"/><figcaption><strong>Vincent Kompany on facing Elversberg</strong> "We played against Schalke last week and against Elversberg this week, and both teams were successful in different ways last season. Elversberg relied more on possession and solutions with the ball, while Schalke focused more on counter-pressing and transition play. You can clearly see that in the data. They are a team that laid the foundation for their success in terms of footballing ability and have now made a very good start to the Bundesliga season."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082470232h.jpg?crop=179px,4px,2195px,1462px" alt="Pascal Bieler on facing Bayern"/><figcaption><strong>Pascal Bieler on facing Bayern</strong> Pascal Bieler, Elversberg assistant coach: "We're not approaching this game any differently. It's important that we keep up with our routine. It's nice to be able to watch Bayern play in the Champions League on Thursday as part of your preparations. I don't have anything to add about their individual quality - they're a world-class side."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082835715h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2833px,1888px" alt="Bayern flex goalscoring muscles"/><figcaption><strong>Bayern flex goalscoring muscles</strong> After drawing 0-0 away to Schalke on Matchday 2, Bayern were back to their usual free-scoring self as they downed Norwegian outfit Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in their UEFA Champions League opener at the Allianz Arena. Jamal Musiala, Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies were among the goals before a Michael Olise brace completed the rout.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082402588h.jpg?crop=1222px,902px,7194px,4796px" alt="Dream start"/><figcaption><strong>Dream start</strong> Elversberg are the ninth team in Bundesliga history to win their first two games at this level, but only three have won the first three. Two matchdays in, the newcomers have the division's best attack (seven goals, same as Augsburg) and sit ahead of Bayern in the table.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/imago1081100276.jpg?crop=27px,0px,4912px,3276px" alt="The full set"/><figcaption><strong>The full set</strong> Bayern have beaten all 56 other teams they have faced in the Bundesliga, although they did lose their first encounter with eight of them.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/2627_MD01_ELVLEV_CKB_118.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6630px,4420px" alt="New beginnings"/><figcaption><strong>New beginnings</strong> This will be the first ever meeting between these two teams in the Bundesliga, as Elversberg embark on their debut campaign in the top flight. The sides have never even met in the DFB Cup.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 3 fixture between Elversberg and Bayern Munich.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/rb-leipzig-vs-hamburger-sv/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:59:44 GMT</pubDate><title>RB Leipzig - Hamburger SV | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>RB Leipzig - Hamburger SV | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/rb-leipzig-vs-hamburger-sv/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043GU_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/imago1080671036.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6000px,4000px" alt="Schäfer releases statement"/><figcaption><strong>Schäfer releases statement</strong> After back-to-back defeats, managing director for sport Marcel Schäfer released a statement on Friday. "We are highly ambitious, but we are also critical of ourselves. The last two results have not been good enough," he said. "We know that, and we are not going to sugar-coat it. We are addressing the situation very clearly internally. At the same time, we are staying calm and focused, and we are united as a club. That applies to everyone who works here, the players and the entire coaching staff. They all have our full support and trust. We made a number of changes over the summer, brought new players into the squad and have also had several injuries to deal with. Important players are now coming back. A new-look team needs time to gel and to develop an understanding on the pitch. That is simply the reality. We believe in the quality of our squad and we know what this team is capable of. Now we need to learn the right lessons, continue to work hard and make progress over the coming weeks."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082515926h.jpg?crop=523px,351px,5103px,3400px" alt="Merlin Polzin on facing Leipzig"/><figcaption><strong>Merlin Polzin on facing Leipzig</strong> "We need to show a completely different side to ourselves compared to last weekend. There are no excuses [for the defeat against Mainz]. There are lots of little steps we need to follow to achieve our goal, and hopefully a lot more of those will be on display against Leipzig. We're eager to win football matches and want to show that on the pitch."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2294560885.jpg?crop=0px,58px,4208px,2805px" alt="Leipzig looking to bounce back"/><figcaption><strong>Leipzig looking to bounce back</strong> Martín Demichelis' men suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat in their UEFA Champions League opener away to tournament debutants Como. The Italian side proved too much for Die Roten Bullen to handle, but Andrija Maksimović provided a glimmer of hope for Leipzig with his goal in the 58th minute, upon which they will be hoping to build against Hamburg.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082402012h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4310px,2873px" alt="Third time lucky for Nkunku?"/><figcaption><strong>Third time lucky for Nkunku?</strong> Ahead of Matchday 3, Leipzig have had the most shots in the division (42) and boast the highest xG (6.2). However, Christopher Nkunku is yet to score on his return after six attempts on goal.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082483878h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4500px,3000px" alt="Second-season wobble"/><figcaption><strong>Second-season wobble</strong> After finishing 13th in their first Bundesliga season since 2017/18, Hamburg have now made their worst-ever start to a top-flight campaign, with zero points and a -7 goal difference.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 3 fixture between RB Leipzig and Hamburg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fc-heidenheim-1846-vs-holstein-kiel/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:09:28 GMT</pubDate><title>1. FC Heidenheim 1846 - Holstein Kiel | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>1. FC Heidenheim 1846 - Holstein Kiel | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/1-fc-heidenheim-1846-vs-holstein-kiel/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043PU_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/imago1082118938h.jpg?crop=0px,29px,3035px,2024px" alt="Frank Schmidt on facing Kiel"/><figcaption><strong>Frank Schmidt on facing Kiel</strong> "We shouldn't make the mistake now of only looking at the table. We won't let that influence us. In the end, you have to win the matches. Balance is, as always, the decisive factor and we want to get that right on Sunday."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082234202h.jpg?crop=0px,5px,3815px,2538px" alt="Walter's bragging rights"/><figcaption><strong>Walter's bragging rights</strong> Kiel coach Tim Walter has not lost any of seven coaching clashes against Frank Schmidt's Heidenheim (two wins and five draws with Hamburg, Stuttgart and Kiel).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago0030475149h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4556px,3038px" alt="Spectacular win for Storks"/><figcaption><strong>Spectacular win for Storks</strong> The only time the Storks won on nine away trips to Heidenheim was spectacular as Marvin Ducksch netted a hat-trick Kiel in a 5-3 victory in Bundesliga 2 back in October 2017.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2025/2/kiel.jpg?crop=311px,0px,3377px,2250px" alt="Happy home record"/><figcaption><strong>Happy home record</strong> Heidenheim have won their last five home matches against Holstein Kiel, conceding only two goals in the process (with an overall goal difference of 12-2).</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 5 fixture between Heidenheim and Holstein Kiel.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/karlsruher-sc-vs-fc-energie-cottbus/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:07:23 GMT</pubDate><title>Karlsruher SC - FC Energie Cottbus | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>Karlsruher SC - FC Energie Cottbus | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/karlsruher-sc-vs-fc-energie-cottbus/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043PY_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/imago0006503183h.jpg?crop=51px,0px,2198px,1465px" alt="High-scoring encounter"/><figcaption><strong>High-scoring encounter</strong> Exactly 16 years ago to the day (13th September 2010), the two sides played out a spectacular 5-5 draw in Cottbus. Neutrals might not mind a repeat scoreline!</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/2627_MD01_KSCDSC_CKB_105.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6603px,4402px" alt="Cottbus meeting their match at Karlsruhe"/><figcaption><strong>Cottbus meeting their match at Karlsruhe</strong> Karlsruhe have won their last four competitive home matches against Cottbus without conceding a goal. In fact, Energie's last goals at the Wildpark came back in February 2010 in a 2-0 win – the only Cottbus success on their past 12 away trips to Karlsruhe (nine home wins, two draws).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago0017399455h.jpg?crop=463px,0px,2623px,1746px" alt="It's been over a decade at this level"/><figcaption><strong>It's been over a decade at this level</strong> The last time both clubs were in Bundesliga 2 together was in 2013/14, with the most recent encounter won 1-0 by Energie at home on 15 March 2014 thanks to a goal by Boubacar Sanogo.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago0036786973h.jpg?crop=0px,22px,3288px,2192px" alt="Energie Cottbus 0-2 Karlsruhe - previous meeting"/><figcaption><strong>Energie Cottbus 0-2 Karlsruhe - previous meeting</strong> Marvin Pourié's brace secured a victory for Karlsruhe when they last faced Energie Cottbus, in the 2018/19 3. Liga 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 Karlsruhe and Energie Cottbus.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/vfl-osnabrueck-vs-hertha-bsc/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:46:56 GMT</pubDate><title>VfL Osnabrück - Hertha BSC | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>VfL Osnabrück - Hertha BSC | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/vfl-osnabrueck-vs-hertha-bsc/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043Q1_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/imago1080948059.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5158px,3439px" alt="Stefan Leitl on facing Osnabrück"/><figcaption><strong>Stefan Leitl on facing Osnabrück</strong> "I like playing there. It's a small and intimate football stadium with a great atmosphere. We have 1,500 fans with us who will certainly contribute. We're facing an opponent who has generated a lot of euphoria with their recent results. Osnabrück will try to use the stadium to their advantage and they will be a tough opponent."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/2627_MD01_BOCBSC_LS_0361.JPG?crop=0px,0px,5000px,3333px" alt="Gersbeck back to old stomping ground"/><figcaption><strong>Gersbeck back to old stomping ground</strong> Hertha goalkeeper Marius Gersbeck was Osnabrück's first-choice shot stopper in the third division from 2016 to 2018 (69 league appearances, 18 clean sheets).</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/2627_MD02_OSNFCM_OH_249.JPG?crop=0px,0px,8256px,5504px" alt="Poor away record"/><figcaption><strong>Poor away record</strong> Of their 10 Bundesliga 2 trips to Osnabrück, Hertha have lost seven and won only one - some 45 years ago in October 1981 (3-0).</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 Osnabrück and Hertha Berlin.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/fc-st-pauli-vs-vfl-wolfsburg/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:00:40 GMT</pubDate><title>2. Bundesliga today: FC St. Pauli - VfL Wolfsburg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</title><description>2. Bundesliga today: FC St. Pauli - VfL Wolfsburg | 2026/27 Season | 2. Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/2bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/5/fc-st-pauli-vs-vfl-wolfsburg/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000002/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043PT_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/imago1082171913h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3000px,2000px" alt="Marcel Rapp on facing Wolfsburg"/><figcaption><strong>Marcel Rapp on facing Wolfsburg</strong> "We are facing a side with good individual players who have achieved good results so far. We are playing at home and are eager to secure our first three points. We have come close on several occasions, now we want to get it right. We are looking forward to playing against what is supposedly the best side, but we are also confident in ourselves. I think it will be a fierce battle."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/2627_MD01_WOBFCK_JP_000254_rKJucBhw.jpg?crop=1089px,1161px,2855px,1903px" alt="Tobias Strobl on facing Pauli"/><figcaption><strong>Tobias Strobl on facing Pauli</strong> "The lads are really fired up and looking forward to the match. Of course, it is important not to get carried away by the potentially heated atmosphere. They should simply enjoy it and put their stamp on the game."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2024/4/imago1044630714h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4000px,2667px" alt="Glatzel's previous against Pauli"/><figcaption><strong>Glatzel's previous against Pauli</strong> In his last Bundesliga 2 match against St. Pauli, current Wolfsburg forward Robert Glatzel scored to give Hamburg a 1-0 derby win in May 2024.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1023934962h.jpg?crop=0px,24px,2230px,1487px" alt="Back to the 1990s"/><figcaption><strong>Back to the 1990s</strong> The two sides are meeting in Bundesliga 2 for the first time in over 30 years. Their last second division encounter in February 1995 ended 1-1 in Wolfsburg.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/0/GettyImages-2256283793.jpg?crop=42px,0px,7478px,4997px" alt="Wolfsburg on a run against St. Pauli"/><figcaption><strong>Wolfsburg on a run against St. Pauli</strong> Wolfsburg have gone six competitive matches unbeaten against the Kiezkicker (two wins, four draws), whose last three points against Wolfsburg date back to January 2002.</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 St. Pauli and Wolfsburg.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/1-fc-koeln-vs-sv-werder-bremen/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate><title>Bundesliga today: 1. FC Köln - SV Werder Bremen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Bundesliga today: 1. FC Köln - SV Werder Bremen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/1-fc-koeln-vs-sv-werder-bremen/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043H0_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/imago1082902421h.jpg?crop=0px,45px,2583px,1720px" alt="René Wagner on facing Bremen"/><figcaption><strong>René Wagner on facing Bremen</strong> "Bremen work incredibly hard without the ball. They're capable of defending deep but can hurt you on the counter-attack too. They'll come here with the wind in their sails, but our goal is to get the three points in front of our own supporters."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/imago1081765869.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6012px,4008px" alt="Daniel Thioune on facing Cologne"/><figcaption><strong>Daniel Thioune on facing Cologne</strong> "Maybe we'll let Cologne have the ball at first, but then we'll attack the open spaces with maximum aggression.”</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1080874737h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,7008px,4672px" alt="Weiser to make his return?"/><figcaption><strong>Weiser to make his return?</strong> Mitchell Weiser could be set to return to matchday action for the first time in 14 months after overcoming an ACL injury.
“I’m not ruling it out,” commented Thioune during his press conference. “Tomorrow we’ll speak with everyone involved and then decide if he’ll be picked for the squad.”</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/3/imago1075944266.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2048px,1365px" alt="Favourite opponents"/><figcaption><strong>Favourite opponents</strong> Cologne's record of 30 wins, 110 goals scored and 22 clean sheets at home to Werder is their best against any opponent in the Bundesliga.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082230630.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3000px,2000px" alt="Away-day blues"/><figcaption><strong>Away-day blues</strong> Bremen won just three times on the road last season, compared to nine the previous campaign. They went down 4-1 in Freiburg on the opening weekend.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 3 fixture between Cologne and Werder Bremen.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/borussia-dortmund-vs-sc-paderborn-07/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:20:10 GMT</pubDate><title>Bundesliga today: Borussia Dortmund - SC Paderborn 07 | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Bundesliga today: Borussia Dortmund - SC Paderborn 07 | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/borussia-dortmund-vs-sc-paderborn-07/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043GT_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/imago1083031352h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3600px,2400px" alt="Half-time: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paderborn"/><figcaption><strong>Half-time: Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paderborn</strong> Dortmund are deservedly in front at the break. Silva had the ball in the back of the net inside five minutes to give Dortmund the advantage, and Guirassy did so twice later on. However, both of the Guinea international's strikes came from offside positions, meaning BVB only lead by one at the interval.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Guirassy has his goal... or does he?</strong> Just before the break, BVB appear to have dealt a hammer blow to Paderborn as Guirassy nods home from close range. Again, though, he is in an offside position when doing so and the goal is chalked off.</p><p><strong>Close!</strong> Bellingham can't quite direct his shot from the edge of the area on target, and it instead bounces past the post.</p><p><strong>BVB pushing</strong> The home team are looking for a second goal before the break.</p><p><strong>Obermair over</strong> The ball comes to the Paderborn man on the edge of the area, yet he can't keep his attempt down.</p><p><strong>Lovely finish, but...</strong> Guirassy adds the finishing touch to a lovely Silva pass, but the Guinea international is offsidw when doing so. A reprieve for Paderborn.</p><p><strong>Trying to find an answer</strong> Paderborn are trying to find a way back into the game but are struggling to do so up until now.</p><p><strong>Fierce cross</strong> There is plenty on a Ryerson ball into the box, meaning Noll can only punch. However, he does a good job and averts any danger.</p><p><strong>Change in play</strong> With the lead, Dortmund are now seeing plenty of the ball and are moving it well.</p><p><strong>Denied</strong> A chance for Veerman, who volleys towards goal after Noll only half-clears. It takes a deflection, but the Paderborn goalkeeper still makes a fantastic stop to keep the Netherlands international out.</p><p><strong>Over</strong> Marino is found in the box, but he can't keep his header down.</p><p><strong>Major improvement</strong> That was Silva's fourth goal of the season in all competitions, which is already more than the three he managed in the entirety of 2025/26.</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2294869302.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6000px,4000px" alt="Just like that!"/><figcaption><strong>Just like that!</strong> Dortmund had looked sluggish in the opening stages, but within the blink of an eye they are in front! Guirassy's through ball is perfectly into Silva's path, and he makes no mistake after driving towards goal.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Good start</strong> This has been a positive opening five minutes from the visitors. They clearly aren't scared to have the ball.</p><p><strong>⚽ 5' Fabio Silva (1-0)</strong></p><p><strong>Wide</strong> The first chance of the match falls to Marino, but he can't find the target as his attempt instead goes comfortably past the post.</p><p><strong>Up and running</strong> We are underway at Signal Iduna Park!</p><p><strong>Almost underway</strong> Not long until we are up and running in this one!
</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/MOF_MD26_FCB_1283.jpg?crop=0px,118px,5000px,3334px" alt="Debut patches"/><figcaption><strong>Debut patches</strong> Both Veerman and Nwaneri will have the debut patch on their shirts this afternoon as they make their first Bundesliga starts!</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083027291h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4244px,2829px" alt="Schlotterbeck is back"/><figcaption><strong>Schlotterbeck is back</strong> The central defender is straight into the starting line-up in what is his first appearance since the injury he suffered in Germany's clash with Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup in the summer. Kovač will be delighted to have him back and available once again.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1076067442.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4221px,2814px" alt="Dortmund team news"/><figcaption><strong>Dortmund team news</strong> Niko Kovač, meanwhile, makes four changes to the side that beat Villarreal in the Champions League in midweek. The big news is the return of Schlotterbeck at the heart of the defence, and he also takes the captain's armband. Elsewhere, Beier, Sabitzer and Karetsas drop out, with Bellingham, Silva and Nwaneri coming in.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082151847h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4000px,2667px" alt="Paderborn team news"/><figcaption><strong>Paderborn team news</strong> Ralf Kettemann makes just one change from the team that lost to Freiburg last weekend, as Marino comes in for Philippe.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Dortmund subs</strong> Meyer, Bensebaini, Prates, Reggiani, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Sabitzer, Beier, Albert</p><p><strong>Paderborn subs</strong> Schubert, Sticker, Götze, Lippmann, Baack, Batista Meier, Durić, Philippe, Tigges</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/GettyImages-2293092490.jpg?crop=0px,0px,8256px,5504px" alt="Niko Kovač on facing Paderborn"/><figcaption><strong>Niko Kovač on facing Paderborn</strong> “There are no easy games in the Bundesliga. You have to play them in a way that puts you right in the game from the start. That’s why I want my lads to come out strong from the first minute and get our fans back behind us as quickly as possible so we can play successful football.”</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082496032h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6000px,4000px" alt="Ralf Kettemann on facing Dortmund"/><figcaption><strong>Ralf Kettemann on facing Dortmund</strong> "We want to be versatile, not just sit back and defend. We're going there to win the game. We mustn't be intimidated; after our recent performances, we must believe in ourselves and that we can put up a fight there, too."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082344309h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3437px,2291px" alt="Karetsas update"/><figcaption><strong>Karetsas update</strong> One player who definitely won't be involved in this game is Konstantinos Karetsas after he was taken to hospital with circulatory issues on Tuesday. Sporting director Ole Book provided an update on Thursday: "He's doing well under the circumstances. Further examinations are underway, and we want to get to the bottom of the matter."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1076067442.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4221px,2814px" alt="Schlotterbeck to return?"/><figcaption><strong>Schlotterbeck to return?</strong> Niko Kovač had good news on Thursday as he confirmed that both Nico Schlotterbeck and Ramy Bensebaini are in full training following their injuries and are available to face Paderborn. "I can count on both of them," the coach happily stated.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082627842h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,2947px,1965px" alt="Guirassy strikes again"/><figcaption><strong>Guirassy strikes again</strong> Dortmund continued their winning run on Tuesday night as they kicked off the league phase of the UEFA Champions League with a 3-2 victory at home to Villarreal. Guirassy netted twice again, plus a late own goal.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082186324h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3514px,2342px" alt="Goal-rassy leading charge"/><figcaption><strong>Goal-rassy leading charge</strong> Guirassy has scored in both of Dortmund’s games and had a hand in three of their five goals as BVB earned six points for the first time since 2022/23. </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/tachyon/sites/2/2020/07/imago0047302514h.jpg?crop=0px,108px,4600px,3069px" alt="Winless record"/><figcaption><strong>Winless record</strong> Paderborn have never beaten Dortmund before, but do have two draws in four Bundesliga meetings.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 3 fixture between Borussia Dortmund and Paderborn.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/sport-club-freiburg-vs-borussia-moenchengladbach/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:19:16 GMT</pubDate><title>Bundesliga today: Sport-Club Freiburg - Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Bundesliga today: Sport-Club Freiburg - Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/sport-club-freiburg-vs-borussia-moenchengladbach/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043GW_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/imago1083035310h.jpg?crop=254px,288px,4401px,2932px" alt="Half-time: Freiburg 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach"/><figcaption><strong>Half-time: Freiburg 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach</strong> The hosts cruise into the break with a comfortable lead over the Foals, who were holding on at the end of that half. Gladbach's determined start didn't last long, with Freiburg soon switching into gear. They took the lead via Engelhardt and didn't look back, creating good chances either side of Matanović's second. </figcaption></figure><p><strong>Total control</strong> Freiburg end the half the far superior team, with Gladbach struggling to lay a finger on them in the second-half of this opening 45.</p><p><strong>Suzuki denied </strong> He finds himself one-on-one with Nicolas after a brilliant pass from Backhaus but a heavy touch gives the 'keeper a chance to smother his finish.</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083035452h.jpg?crop=22px,638px,3038px,2027px" alt="Matanović gets Freiburg's second!"/><figcaption><strong>Matanović gets Freiburg's second!</strong> Ginter fizzes a pass into him on the edge of the area and he sweeps the ball into the bottom corner first-time, giving the Gladbach defence no chance to get near him.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>⚽ 29' Igor Matanović (2-0)</strong></p><p><strong>Early blow </strong> After a fairly even opening 25 minutes, Gladbach find themselves behind again. Can they bounce back?</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083033736h.jpg?crop=237px,103px,2122px,1417px" alt="Freiburg strike first!"/><figcaption><strong>Freiburg strike first!</strong> Nicolas comes to punch Scherhant's deep, in-swinging corner but doesn't get near it, leaving an empty net for Engelhardt to head into at the back post.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>⚽ 23' Yannik Engelhardt (1-0)</strong></p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083030786h_1.jpg?crop=715px,666px,3472px,2311px" alt="Scales tipping"/><figcaption><strong>Scales tipping</strong> Gladbach started the brighter but have faded away, with Freiburg now enjoying a sustained spell of pressure.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Golden chance</strong> Herold fails to clear a cross with his header, with the ball falling to the feet of Ginter. He volleys goalward, but Herold recovers to block from close range.</p><p><strong>Hosts turning up the heat</strong> Diks scythes down Matanović on the edge of the box, giving Freiburg a free-kick in a great position.</p><p><strong>Engelhardt denied</strong> He strikes a low shot first-time from just outside the box which Nicolas does well to tip around the post. Freiburg can't capitalise on the following corner.</p><p><strong>Overhit</strong> Scherhant tries to release Makengo on the left but hits it out of play.</p><p><strong>Diks robbed</strong> Matanović picks the pocket of the Gladbach defender and has Suzuki racing away ahead of him, but Diks recovers and blocks the attempted pass.</p><p><strong>Off we go!</strong> We're underway here in Freiburg.</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083027777h.jpg?crop=293px,82px,4770px,3180px" alt="Kick-off approaching"/><figcaption><strong>Kick-off approaching</strong> The teams have completed their warm-ups now.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2025/10/imago1069690975.jpg?crop=340px,255px,3526px,2355px" alt="Kleindienst the key?"/><figcaption><strong>Kleindienst the key?</strong> The Foals' forward has two goals in three games against Freiburg, and they'll need him to tap into his knack for scoring against the Breisgau club if his side are to pick up some much needed points against them today.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082400445h.jpg?crop=0px,92px,1571px,1048px" alt="More on that Freiburg team"/><figcaption><strong>More on that Freiburg team</strong> The hosts are unchanged from their narrow victory over Paderborn last week.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082460401h.jpg?crop=245px,265px,3200px,2135px" alt="More on that Gladbach team"/><figcaption><strong>More on that Gladbach team</strong> Polanski makes three changes to the side that lost to Elversberg, with Hack (pictured), Stöger and Herold coming in for Mohya, Nguefack and Ullrich.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Freiburg subs</strong> Müller, Kübler, Yilmaz, Günter, Rosenfelder, Grifo, Höler, Irié, Gotō</p><p><strong>Gladbach subs</strong> Batz, Chiarodia, Leszczyński, Ullrich, Neuhaus, Nguefack, Mohya, Lidberg, Machino</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082223982h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3932px,2621px" alt="Eugen Polanski on facing Freiburg"/><figcaption><strong>Eugen Polanski on facing Freiburg</strong> "A lot of what they do looks very simple, but maintaining that level year after year is extremely difficult. You see the same patterns, combinations and routines time and again. They’re also incredibly smart in the transfer market because they consistently recruit players who fit the same profiles. That gives them a very settled look and allows them to win games consistently. Even so, we want to stay true to ourselves there, play and defend in our own way and give ourselves the chance to come away with something.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082405046h_1.jpg?crop=0px,0px,6000px,4000px" alt="Julian Schuster on facing Gladbach"/><figcaption><strong>Julian Schuster on facing Gladbach</strong> "We can well imagine the focus and attitude with which the players in Mönchengladbach have trained this week and how they intend to perform here on Saturday."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/2627_MD02_SCPSCF_FD_0292.jpg?crop=108px,1215px,2253px,1500px" alt="Uncharted territory in Black Forest"/><figcaption><strong>Uncharted territory in Black Forest</strong> Freiburg have won all five competitive fixtures in 2026/27 and could now win their first three Bundesliga games of a season for the first time ever.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082399680h.jpg?crop=395px,0px,4208px,2806px" alt="Foals face Freiburg hurdle"/><figcaption><strong>Foals face Freiburg hurdle</strong> Gladbach have zero points after two games for the first time since 2015/16 and haven't won in Freiburg in their last 18 visits (D6, L12).</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 3 fixture between Freiburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><guid>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/fc-augsburg-vs-bayer-04-leverkusen/liveticker</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:17:22 GMT</pubDate><title>Bundesliga today: FC Augsburg - Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</title><description>Bundesliga today: FC Augsburg - Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2026/27 Season | Bundesliga</description><link>https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2026-2027/3/fc-augsburg-vs-bayer-04-leverkusen/liveticker</link><media:content url="https://assets.bundesliga.com/matchteaser/DFL-COM-000001/DFL-SEA-0001KA/DFL-MAT-J043GX_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/imago1083033815h.jpg?crop=0px,12px,3000px,1999px" alt="Half-time: Augsburg 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen"/><figcaption><strong>Half-time: Augsburg 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen</strong> Finn Dahman has been busy in the Augsburg goal, but was outdone by some Christian Kofane magic. The Leverkusen forward's goal is the difference at the break as Carles Martínez's charges lead Manuel Baum's unbeaten side.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Into added time</strong> The fourth official has signalled two additional minutes to bring the first half to an end.</p><p><strong>Standing tall</strong> Gregoritsch initiates an Augsburg attack. Playing in Ibrahimović, who drives forward down the left, Tapsoba stands firm, winning the ball off the Augsburg attacker with ease.</p><p><strong>Maza denied!</strong> The following free-kick is clipped towards Fernández at the back post. The Argentine rises highest, knocks the ball down for Maza who doesn't get a clean connection on the ball - his mis-hit effort is blocked by Banks.</p><p><strong>First caution</strong> Banks is shown the game's first yellow card for a late challenge on Moreira - that's his second in three Bundesliga games this season.</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083033143h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4000px,2667px" alt="Not without a fight"/><figcaption><strong>Not without a fight</strong> Leverkusen may lead, but Augsburg are showing no sign of giving up. They're still going toe-to-toe with their opponents.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Fluidity</strong> Leverkusen's three-pronged attack continue to interchange positions, keeping Augsburg's back three on their toes. Now, it's Diaby in the middle, supported by Moreira and Kofane.</p><p><strong>Gutiérrez takes aim...</strong> ...but it's comfortably saved by Dahmen. It would need to be something special to beat the Augsburg custodian from there.</p><p><strong>Corner</strong> Diaby is again at the heart of Leverkusen's attack. This time, the Frenchman's cross is cleared behind by Matsima. Kofane, who headed García's subsequent corner over the bar, was there waiting! </p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083033704h.jpg?crop=0px,568px,6393px,4263px" alt="As cool as you like!"/><figcaption><strong>As cool as you like!</strong> Leverkusen probed, and they've been rewarded. Tapsoba clips a ball in behind for Kofane, who brings the ball down with one touch, does a Cruyff turn, then rolls the ball past Dahmen, who was left rooted to the spot.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>⚽ 18' Christian Kofane (0-1)</strong></p><p><strong>Leverkusen probing</strong> Medina patiently awaits an opening, where he spots Moreira's run in behind. Dahmen is on hand, though, to deny the Leverkusen attacker.</p><p><strong>Teasing cross</strong> Diaby again bursts forward down the right, leaving Brackelmann in his tracks but a teammate is unable to get on the end of his whipped delivery.</p><p><strong>Maza!</strong> Collecting the ball from García, Maza progresses the ball from a central position in the the Augsburg penalty area before shooting with his left foot, but it's blocked behind for a corner which is subsequently cleared.</p><p><strong>No way through</strong> After early chances at both ends, the game is settling down now. Both Augsburg and Leverkusen are putting together some excellent passing transitions, but have been unable to find a way through the opposing defences.</p><p><strong>Kofane wide!</strong> Starting in place of Schick, the Leverkusen attacker gets ahead of his marker at the near post, but is unable to guide García's corner on target.</p><p><strong>Diaby stopped in his tracks</strong> The Frenchman shows his explosive pace, getting by his marker but Brackelmann is there to put his pull back behind for a corner.</p><p><strong>Early chance!</strong> What a start by Augsburg! Fellhauer's low cross finds its way to Behrens at the far post. He strikes the ball first time, but Medina is there to deflect the ball behind for a corner, which amounts to nothing.</p><p><strong>Off we go! </strong> Leverkusen get us under way at the WWK Arena.</p><p><strong>Kick-off approaching</strong> We're moments away from a ball being kicked in Augsburg as both terms emerge from the tunnel.</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/2627__MD02_SGEFCA_SH_0181.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5000px,3335px" alt="Milestone alert"/><figcaption><strong>Milestone alert</strong> Augsburg's Finn Dahmen is playing his 100th Bundesliga game this afternoon. He played 13 games in Germany's top flight for Mainz, and he's making his 87th league appearance for the Bavarian club.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1083024260h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4836px,3224px" alt="More on that Augsburg team"/><figcaption><strong>More on that Augsburg team</strong> After their 4-1 comeback victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, Manuel Baum names the same starting XI - it's the first time he's named the same team in successive games since December 2025.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082442413h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,5567px,3711px" alt="More on that Leverkusen team"/><figcaption><strong>More on that Leverkusen team</strong> After their 4-0 victory over Union Berlin, Carles Martínez has made two changes with Moussa Diaby - starting for the first time since May 2023 after returning to the club - and Christian Kofane replacing Malik Tillman and Patrik Schick.</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Augsburg subs</strong> Labrović, Gouweleeuw, Seol, Bah, Kömür, Keitel, Claude-Maurice, Ribeiro, Ogundu</p><p><strong>Leverkusen subs</strong> Blaswich, Badé, Vázquez, Doué, Hofmann, Andrich, Tillman, Terrier, Schick</p><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082431435h.jpg?crop=417px,69px,4678px,3116px" alt="Carles Martínez on facing Augsburg"/><figcaption><strong>Carles Martínez on facing Augsburg</strong> "They're top of the table, so they're currently the best team in the league. They've put in two good performances, both in attack and defence, and deserve to be up there. They're playing with a lot of confidence at home at the moment and we need to recognise that, but the focus is on us."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/7/imago1081949795.jpg?crop=0px,0px,4000px,2667px" alt="Manuel Baum on facing Leverkusen"/><figcaption><strong>Manuel Baum on facing Leverkusen</strong> "[Leverkusen are] a physically strong side who cover a lot of ground and have enormous quality on the ball. [...] The key is believing in what we’re doing and sticking to our principles, even when things aren’t going so well."</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082497480h.jpg?crop=0px,0px,3000px,2000px" alt="Leaders of the pack"/><figcaption><strong>Leaders of the pack</strong> Augsburg top the Bundesliga standings for the first time in their history after 512 matchdays at this level.</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets.bundesliga.com/contender/2026/8/imago1082471044h__1_.jpg?crop=0px,106px,4500px,3001px" alt="League-leader hoodoo"/><figcaption><strong>League-leader hoodoo</strong> Leverkusen haven't won away at a Bundesliga leader since October 2012 (2-1 in Munich).</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Hello and welcome!</strong> Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 3 fixture between Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>