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Former champions Hannover (twice) and Nuremberg (nine times) have both been champions of Germany in the past and also DFB Cup winners, each having played over 1,000 Bundesliga matches. They have been unsuccessfully trying to return to the top flight since their relegation together in 2019.

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A long time ago Eintracht's last away win in Gelsenkirchen was 37 years ago, claiming a 5-1 victory in Bundesliga 2 in August 1989, with three goals from Bernd Buchheister. The coaches at the time were Peter Neururer and Uwe Reinders. Schalke have never suffered a heavier home defeat in the second division (also 5-1 vs. Hertha in 1984).

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Winless home streak Dresden's last home win against Kiel came in September 2009 (3-0 in the 3. Liga). Since then Dynamo have collected only two points and scored just two goals in six home matches against Kiel.

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⚽ 90+2' Jonathan Burkardt (P) (2-2)

Scrappy Frankfurt can't put a sequence of play together, with the visitors doing their best to disrupt the rhythm of this game.

Final stages Will Stuttgart see this one out, or are there more goals to come?

Bad habit Stuttgart have now conceded nine penalties this season, the third most in the league.

⚽ 72' Jonathan Burkardt (P) (1-2)

Missed opportunity Dōan's free-kick is blocked, as is Chaïbi's effort from the rebound.

Good position Dōan skips past Mittelstädt and wins a free-kick on the edge of the area.

Double change Riera brings on Dahoud and Burkardt in an attempt to pull his side back into this game.

Big save! Chema almost gets a brace with an identical effort to his first but this time Zetterer is there to save at the far post.

Where they left off Stuttgart have started this second half determined to find a third goal.

We're back! The action returns for the second half.

⚽ 45+4' Nikolas Nartey (0-2)

Getting closer Dōan drives toward the byline before winning a corner. Stuttgart clear the subsequent delivery.

Vital clearance Götze sends in an inviting cross toward Kalimuendo but Chema intercepts in the nick of time.

Pushing for another The visitors are having the better of these closing stages.

Close to a second! Zetterer can only punch as far as Undav from a Stuttgart corner and he lays the ball off to Hendriks, whose effort doesn't go far over.

Easy save Nartey arrives late in the box to get on the end of a Führich cross but his header is too tame and doesn't trouble Zetterer.

Familiar territory Frankfurt have conceded in the first 15 minutes for the ninth time this season - only Mainz have a worse record (10).

Early casualty Bahoya has to depart as a result of injury.

Inevitable Stuttgart have scored in all of their away games this season.

⚽ 10' Chema Andrés (0-1)

Dōan on target He cuts into the box before shoveling a shot toward goal, but it's straight at Nübel.

Hosts probing It's Frankfurt who have started the brighter of the two sides.

Early chance Kalimuendo feeds Bahoya on the left-hand side who has time to take a touch before firing toward the far bottom corner, but Nübel saves well.

Off we go! The game is finally underway.

Kick-off delayed We'll have to wait slightly longer for kick-off due to smoke entering the field and reducing visibility.

Never too late This is the first time this season that Stuttgart have used the same starting XI for two games in a row.

Frankfurt subs Kauã Santos, Chandler, Theate, Chaïbi, Dahoud, Knauff, Larsson, Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Burkardt

Stuttgart subs Bredlow, Assignon, Jaquez, Jeltsch, Vagnoman, Zagadou, El Khannouss, Bouanani, Tiago Tomás

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Another farewell Kainz makes his final appearance for Cologne. The Austrian, who will leave the club in the summer after seven years of service, is on for Kamiński.

Almost! Olise charges up from deep to reach Díaz's square ball into the penalty area, but a last-ditch challenge prevents him from adding a sixth Bayern goal.

⚽ 83' Nicolas Jackson (5-1)

El Mala makes way ... but the Cologne goalscorer is walking without support as he heads to the away bench. Bülter also makes way, with Thielmann and Niang sent on for the remainder.

El Mala concern Cologne's breakout star is down with what looks like an ankle injury...

Dangerous! Olise controls a superb pass into the six-yard area from Goretzka. The Frenchman could shoot, but opts to play it back across goal, and the black shirts can clear.

Guerreiro on The Portugal international has replaced Musiala in what's his final outing as a Bayern player at the Allianz.

Like a Hurri-Kane That's Kane's 11th Bundesliga hat-trick and his fourth this season.

⚽ 69' Harry Kane (4-1)

Tah-da! The Bayern defender makes an outstanding sliding challenge to divert Bülter's goal-bound shot out for a corner, which comes to nothing. Instinctive defending at its finest!

Deflected! Musiala has a crack from 18 yards, but a deflection takes it wide for a corner. The ensuing set piece culminates in Díaz whipping a long-range effort wide.

Double change Like-for-like changes as master Neuer - seemingly carrying a knock - replaces apprentice Urbig in the Bayern goal. Olise is also sent on in place of Karl on the right wing.

Decent effort Half a chance for Cologne as Castro-Montes clips a corner towards the near post, where Bülter sends a flicked header wide.

Wouldn't have counted Upamecano picks out Díaz with a peach of a pass from deep, but the Colombian pulls his shot wide before the whistle sounds for offside.

Woodwork! Cologne get away with one as Martel's attempted clearance falls to Karl. The teenager takes aim from 18 yards, but his effort cannons back off the far post.

Warning shot Maina's involved immediately. The Cologne sub collects an inside pass and darts into the Bayern area, but the shot goes comfortably wide of Neuer's far post.

Under way again! Laimer, who was on a yellow, makes way at right-back for Stanišić. Maina's also on for defender Schmied in an attacking change for Cologne.

Chance! Díaz runs in behind Simpson-Pusey as Bayern go route one. The Colombian darts into the penalty area, but his low shot is blocked by the spread-eagle Schwäbe.

Bump! Moments after being booked, Laimer needs some treatment after receiving an accidental blow to the head.

Goal-hungry Bayern The champions are up to a record-extending 120 Bundesliga goals for the season. The previous best was 101...

Toying with the opposition Díaz torments the Cologne defence before finding the feet of Karl, but the German youngster is off balance and fires over.

Good goalkeeping Schwäbe propels himself to his left to beat away a Díaz curler. Bayern really mean business...

⚽ 22' Tom Bischof (3-1)

⚽ 18' Saïd El Mala (2-1)

⚽ 13' Harry Kane (2-0)

⚽ 10' Harry Kane (1-0)

Nearly! Cologne are defending in numbers as Kane and Goretzka combine in the penalty area. They visitors get it away, but Bayern are straight back on the attack with Díaz. He pings over a low cross, with the unmarked Karl mere inches from applying the finish.

Probing Musiala runs out of pitch as he tries to catch up with a through-ball from Díaz. Bayern have started very brightly, backed by a jubilant home crowd.

Eye for a pass Kimmich sprays a long ball over the top of the Cologne defence for the run of Díaz, but the flag goes up. Nice idea!

Bayern subs Urbig, Ulreich, Guerreiro, Ito, Olise, Stanišić, Pavlović, Jackson, Ndiaye

Cologne subs Zieler, van den Berg, Chavez, Kainz, Maina, Waldschmidt, Thielmann, Jóhannesson, Niang

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⚽ 90+5' Yan Couto (0-2)

Almost there Dortmund are close to securing their highest points total since 2018/19 - a win here would take them to 73.

Level! But... Once again, Bremen are denied by the offside flag. This one is closer, but it is still enough for Coulibaly's low strike to be chalked off.

Brandt on The midfielder is on to make his final appearance for BVB here.

Wide Nmecha's flick towards goal goes narrowly wide of the post. That was close.

Strong Dortmund have kept Bremen very quiet in this half.

⚽ 60' Serhou Guirassy (0-1)

Again! The next Backhaus intervention keeps out Guirassy's header from a corner. He could have had a hat-trick today!

Denied! Again, Backhaus intervenes to keep out Guirassy's attempt. He is having some game so far.

Up and running There are just 45 minutes of the season left for both of these teams.

Over A speculative attempt from Schmidt flies well over the crossbar. No chance.

Goal! But... A free-kick towards the back post is put into the back of the net by former BVB player Pieper, but the goal is ruled out for offside.

Over A Svensson corner is curled towards the goalline, but Guirassy's header goes over the crossbar. No danger there.

Quiet There is a currently a little lull in proceedings, with Bremen circulating possession.

Chance! Again, Bremen threaten, but on this occasion, a poke towards goal from a tight angle is kept out by Schlotterbeck rather comfortably.

In the middle Neither team is asserting their authority right now, with the ball being played around the middle of the park without too much danger.

Bouncing around the box Bremen find themselves in another dangerous position, but there are too many bodies and they can't quite get a real shot off.

Incredible! The next remarkable Backhaus stop comes as he tips Guirassy's poke over the bar! Still all square.

Great double save! Backhaus is called into action twice in quick succession, and does brilliantly on both occasions. First, he pushes Guirassy's attempt away from goal, before parrying Inácio's first-time effort on the rebound onto the post.

Strong The hosts have got themselves into a couple of good positions, but nothing has come of it so far.

We're off We're underway in Bremen for the final day of the season.

Close The final day of the season is almost underway.

Bremen subs Kolke, Stark, Agu, Friedl, Bittencourt, Čović, Mbangula, Grüll, Milošević

Dortmund subs Meyer, Couto, Süle, Özcan, Brandt, Chukwuemeka, Sabitzer, Silva, Adeyemi

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Another huge chance for Maza Leverkusen break through on the right, and Vázquez has space in the box. He pulls the ball back to Maza, who has his shot blocked right in front of the goal.

Leverkusen survive Mikelbrencis gets down the right and sends in a superb cross that is almost bundled past Flekken by a combination of Arthur and Capaldo.

Good chance A great delivery from the left finds Mikelbrencis at the back post, but he can't sort himself out to get a shot away.

Added time There will be seven extra minutes to finish this one.

Palacios fires wide Torunarigha loses the ball in a dangerous position, and Hofmann pounces. He finds Palacios on the edge of the box, but he can only curl his shot wide.

⚽ 78' Jarell Quansah (1-1)

More changes Goalscorer Vieira is coming off to be replaced by Baldé in what could be his final game for the club. Nandja and Poulsen are also on.

Over again Palacios chips a neat cross over to Schick, but he can only head over the bar.

Can Leverkusen respond? The hosts are moving the ball around, but Hamburg's defence is holding firm now that they have something to hold on to.

Multiple subs In response, Hjulmand makes a triple sub as Hofmann, Arthur and Ben Seghir all enter the action. Muheim is also on for Hamburg.

⚽ 61' Fábio Vieira (0-1)

Schick's header saved Maza does brilliantly to get down the left and cross. Schick meets the delivery, but his header is straight at Tangvik. Moments later, Quansah drags a shot narrowly wide.

Flekken denies Vieira Vieira rolls his man in the box and lets fly, looking for the far corner with his weaker right foot. He connects perfectly, but Flekken leaps across to tip the ball behind for a corner. A superb save!

Another big chance for Maza Palacios pokes a neat pass through to Maza in the box. He shoots on the spin, but hooks his shot wide from a great position.

Maza hits the side-netting Tillman feeds Maza in the box. He takes a touch into space before firing into the side-netting from a tight angle.

Maza's shot deflects wide Tapsoba's effort is blocked. The ball then falls to Maza, whose shot deflects over the bar.

Back underway The ball is moving again in Leverkusen.

Dangerous delivery A Leverkusen short corner sees Grimaldo whip in a superb cross, but Vušković is there to head behind. From the following corner, García sends in a cross that Andrich nods over from a good position.

More danger for Leverkusen Philippe has a go from range that Flekken parries. Vušković then sets up Stange in the box, but his effort is blocked by Quansah.

Lokonga has a go The Belgian tries his luck from the edge of the box, and Flekken has to make another stop.

Big chance A ball is played towards the edge of the box, which Torunarigha pokes into the path of Grønbæk. He just has Flekken to beat, but Culbreath gets back to put enough pressure on the Dane to miss the chance.

Schick back defending Lokonga gets into the box and tries to shoot, but Schick is back in his own box to make the block.

Leverkusen can't break through Grimaldo finds Maza, who shoots from a good position, but Torunarigha gets across to make an important block.

Penalty for Leverkusen Tillman slots the ball through to Schick, who has his ankles clipped by Torunarigha, but was it offside, or was it even inside the box?

Maza denied Leverkusen combine neatly around the Hamburg penalty area with Tillman feeding Maza in the box. He drives a low shot towards the far post, but Tangvik reacts well to make the save.

Hamburg offering a threat too The visitors have two quick shots in succession as Philippe's shot is blocked, and then Remberg fires wide from the edge of the box.

Another good chance for Leverkusen Up the other end, the Leverkusen players are queueing up in the box, but in the end, Maza can only scuff an effort towards goal from Grimaldo's cross.

Off the woodwork! Hamburg almost take a shock lead as Philippe's cross is headed against the woodwork by Capaldo.

Hamburg survive Grimaldo's free-kick hits the wall. There is then a bit of a scramble in the box before Palacios hits a shot against teammate Tapsoba.

Great run Culbreath bursts forward, beats a couple of players and wins a free-kick on the edge of the box.

Over the bar Lokonga fires in a low cross that Flekken beats away. Philippe heads the rebound over the bar.

Schick almost has a chance Grimaldo has space to cross from the left towards Schick, but just before he can strike it, Torunarigha gets back to make a vital challenge.

First good chances Palacios finds the run of Schick in the box. He powers an effort towards goal that Tangvik parries clear. Leverkusen then recycle the ball down the right, and Grimaldo sets Maza just inside the box, but his shot goes over the bar.

Crossing opportunities wasted First, Culbreath and then Tillman get to the byline, but both of their crosses fail to find a teammate.

Vieira has a go The Portuguese midfielder dips inside and hits a shot that bounces just in front of the goal, but the effort is just wide of the mark.

We're underway The ball is moving in Leverkusen.

Players on the pitch Not long now until we get underway.

Players in the tunnel Leverkusen need a win to give themselves a chance of qualifying for the Champions League.

Leverkusen subs Blaswich, Arthur, Badé, Oermann, Vázquez, Fernández, Hofmann, Ben Seghir, Poku

Hamburg subs Heuer Fernandes, Gocholeishvili, Mikelbrencis, Muheim, Nandja, Elfadli, Baldé, Jatta, Poulsen

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Philipp chance The midfielder will be leaving in the summer. Now he gets one more chance to take to the pitch for Freiburg.

Höler off target The forward cuts in from the right and shoots on his left but the ball flies wide.

Matanović impressive Matanović has been involved in six Freiburg's 10 shots, converting twice.

Yellow card for Baumgartner For a bad foul on Höler at the halfway line.

A statistical first This is the first time in 24 attempts that Freiburg have put four past Leipzig.

⚽ 75' Derry Scherhant (4-1)

Finally a happy ending? It has been six years since Freiburg last won on the final day. Last season, that cost them a UEFA Champions League place. Things are looking more promising now.

Ginter excellent Matthias Ginter has won 83 per cent of his duels, making him the strongest player on the pitch for aerial and ground challenges.

Nusa lively Things are heating up in Freiburg's penalty area. A misplaced pass from Treu, the ball is played on by Diomande to Nusa. He plays it low and hard into the centre - but too fast, so Harder can't get on the ball.

Nusa chance! Antonio Nusa hits a volley but it strikes Conrad Harder and sails wide.

Baumi has a go Christoph Baumgartner gets a shot off, but the angle is too tight. No real danger.

Freiburg cruise control Freiburg's 3-1 lead would be enough for European football next season on its own, but Frankfurt losing 2-0 and Augsburg 3-0 is also helping their cause!

Blocked Matanović plays into Derry Scherhant's stride. He cuts inside from the left, but waits too long and sees his shot blocked.

A first for Makengo Jordy Makengo provided his first assist in his 59th Bundesliga match.

Goal glut against RBL In their last 14 games against Leipzig, Freiburg had never scored more than one. They now have three in 47 minutes.

Goalscorer Ginter Matthias Ginter has scored three of his five goals this season from February on.

⚽ 47' Matthias Ginter (3-1)

Wasted chance Good chance for Freiburg! Matanović receives the ball from Ginter on the halfway line and slips Treu in. The right-back looks free and clear but overruns it and before shooting straight Gulácsi in the Leipzig goal.

Back underway The second half has begun. Can Freiburg hold onto the win, and European football?

Impressive final run-out Nicolas Höfler has covered the most ground (6.4 km) and has a pass completion rate of 91 per cent.

All-action Matanović Matanović contested by far the most duels (28), winning a solid 46 per cent of them, and was rewarded Freiburg's second goal.

Ouédraogo finding his range Ouédraogo has another go from outside the box. The shot is deflected but Atubolu reacts well.

Getting Harder to score? Conrad Harder gets the ball at the corner of the box, shimmies, then drills a powerful shot low and hard towards goal. Atubolu is equal to it, though.

Leipzig pushing The visitors have been the better side since pulling one back, pushing for the equaliser.

Long-range specialist Thee of Ouédraogo's four goals have been scored from outside the box this season.

Ouédraogo back in business Ouédraogo's fourth goal of the season is also his first since November 2025. A January knee injury had previously derailed his campaign.

⚽ 33' Assan Ouédraogo (2-1)

Horrible start This is the quickest RBL have gone 2-0 down this season - they hold out for longer in the 6-0 drubbing at Bayern Munich!

Matanović form Igor Matanović bags his 11th goal in this Bundesliga season - nine of which have come since the turn of the year.

⚽ 26' Igor Matanović (2-0)

Beste on his left Beste is now up to 10 Bundesliga goals. A natural lefty, that was his third with his right foot.

⚽ 24' Niklas Beste (1-0)

Advantage Freiburg Now Frankfurt are also trailing Stuttgart 1-0. This means Freiburg have a two-point cushion over Eintracht and Augsburg.

Close again Freiburg are pushing. This time it's Derry Scherhant who goes close, shaking off a handful of defenders and firing wide.

European prospects Augsburg are trailing Union 1-0. With Frankfurt-Stuttgart is still goalless, Freiburg would gain UEFA Conference League qualification as it stands.

Over the bar again! Diomande receives the ball on the edge of the penalty area, turns past his opponent and fires over.

High again Igor Matanović holds the ball up before slipping it to Manzambi, but again he fires over.

Good play Diomande gets past Philipp Treu down the left and crosses for Christoph Baumgartner. The prolific Austrian goes down under duress from Jordy Makengo. The referee waves it away after consulting VAR.

Over the bar A lovely counter-attack from Die Breisgauer. Derry Scherhant dances through and lays off Johan Manzambi, but the Swiss youngster then fires high.

First test Yan Diomande plays a one-two combination through the Freiburg ranks, gets inside the box and shoots, but it's too weak to test Noah Atubolu.

Early warning Veteran Nicolas Höfler commits a bad foul on the halfway line and gets a telling off from from referee Stegemann.

1' Kick-off! We’re underway at the Europa-Park-Stadion. Can the hosts - and UEFA Europa League finalists - secure European football for next season here? Stay tuned!

Gulácsi's comeback Peter Gulácsi makes his first appearance in three months. His last outing was the 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg On 15 February,

More on Leipzig's team Ole Werner has wrung the changes for Leipzig, resting captain David Raum while Rômulo, Xaver Schlager and Ridle Baku drop to the bench. Assan Ouédraogo will be hoping for a big performances in midfield, and a late surge into Julian Nagelsmann’s FIFA World Cup squad.

Höfler's final Bundesliga match Nicolas Höfler is playing his 293rd and final Bundesliga match for Freiburg. Only Christian Günter ranks ahead of him (370).

More on Freiburg's team Maximilian Eggestein leads Freiburg out with Christian Günter on the bench. Veteran left-back Günter is among those rested ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League final, alongside set piece specialist Vincenzo Grifo. Yuito Suzuki’s absence is injury enforced.

Leipzig starting XI Gulácsi – Henrichs, Orbán (c), Lukeba, Finkgräfe – Ouédraogo, Seiwald, Baumgartner – Gruda, Harder, Diomande Subs: Vandevoort, Bitshiabu, Banzuzi, Nusa, Bakayoko, Baku, Schlager, Gomis, Rômulo

Freiburg starting XI Atubolu – Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo – Eggestein (c), Höfler – Beste, Manzambi, Scherhant – Matanović Subs: Müller, Ogbus, Günter, Kübler, Jung, Grifo, Philipp, Irié, Höler, Schuster

Leipzig absences Raum (rested), Zingerle (wrist)

Freiburg absences Osterhage (knee), Suzuki (broken collarbone)

Lacking for Leipzig Captain David Raum is likely to be rested, giving Max Finkgräfe another chance at left back. Third-choice goalkeeper Leopold Zingerle (wrist) is injured, with Péter Gulácsi expected to start over Maarten Vandevoordt anyway.

Missing for Freiburg Talented Japan midfielder Yuito Suzuki sits this one out with a broken collarbone. Patrick Osterhage could feature after shaking of a knee injury, though.

Referees confirmed Sascha Stegemann (referee), Christof Günsch (assistant referee 1), Fabian Maibaum (assistant referee 2), Timo Gansloweit (4th official), Sören Storks (VAR), Christian Fischer (VAR assistant) will oversee today's game.

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⚽ 89' Wooyeong Jeong (4-0)

Consolation? Baum's and Co. will at least once to take home a goal in the final stages.

Better from Augsburg But it is ultimately too little, too late from the visitors.

Comfortable At the moment, there is no threat of Augsburg starting an unlikely comeback.

Massengo in the book He hasn't been on long, but he is cautioned for a foul on Ansah.

Over Kemlein curls one over the crossbar first time. It actually takes a deflection and goes for a corner.

⚽ 54' András Schäfer (3-0)

Trimmel denied The captain has not scored in 106 games, but he almost broke that drought here. However, his shot is pushed away by Dahmen. Still 2-0.

Strong start Eta's team have been really positive at the start of this second period. They are enjoying themselves.

Save! A chance for Burke to all but secure the points as he arrives at the back post. However, his shot is straight at Dahmen.

Underway The final half of the season for these teams is up and running.

Save Ansah's shot is deflected, which takes the power out of it. It is therefore an easy save for Dahmen.

⚽ 42' Andrej Ilić (2-0)

Union comfortable The home team haven't really come under much pressure in this one after moving in front. Remember, Augsburg are still in the race for European football and could still clinch seventh if things go their way.

Augsburg threaten Baum's side find themselves in the final third, but they lack the required composure to play the correct pass.

Yellow A foul from the captain on Kömür sees him go into the book.

Booked The Scotland international goes into the book after kicking the ball away.

A season first That was Ilić's first goal this term that wasn't with his head. Regardless, they all count!

⚽ 10' Andrej Ilić (1-0)

Wide In-form Kade drives forward and beats a couple of opponents, but can only drag his attempt wide. That wasn't too far away, though.

Looking for the perfect send-off Union will be eager to say goodbye to Doekhi and Leite in style. They have started positively here, but no chances to speak off.

Underway Matchday 34 is up and running in the capital!

Just around the corner Kick off is not far away.

Union subs Wisbereit, Querfeld, Juranovic, Jeong, Haberer, Skarke, Skov, Král, Bogdanov

Ausgburg subs Labrović, Klein, Pedersen, Schlotterbeck, Banks, Massengo, Ribeiro, Ogundu

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Two to go Majer and Amoura enter the fray.

Perfectly weighted Eriksen almost picks out Shiogai with another magnificent through-ball, but Vasilj is off his line quickly to clear.

Almost! Vasilj gets on the end of the corner but can't make proper contact with the ball. Wolfsburg eventually clear their lines.

Seven minutes added on Into stoppage-time we we go...

Late corner The scarves are out among the home fans at the Millerntor-Stadion. Vasilj is coming up for the corner too...

Superb tackle Kumbedi almost breaks clear of the St. Pauli defence but Andō produces a last-ditch challenge to deny the Wolfsburg man.

Five to go The ball is at the wrong end of the pitch from a St. Pauli perspective. Wolfsburg are looking comfortable.

⚽ 80' Dženan Pejčinović (1-3)

Can St. Pauli capitalise? Jones is on for the closing stages...

Penalty given! Eriksen to take it...

Penalty for Wolfsburg? VAR are checking for a potential penalty for a handball by Andō. Siebert is going to his monitor...

Andō to the rescue The substitute almost gets on the scoresheet as Gerhardt connects with a low cross into the box, but Andō deflects the midfielder's effort out for a corner.

Wolfsburg pushing The visitors are firmly on top now. Pauli manage to clear the danger from a couple of Eriksen corners, but the home side have had the wind taken from their sails by that own goal.

Another change Gerhardt enters the fray for the final 25 minutes or so. Wolfsburg have their three-point cushion over Pauli back. Can they hold on?

Thirty to go We're set for a nervy final half hour at the Millerntor-Stadion. Wolfsburg are trying to slow the game down after that Ceesay header, stifling Pauli's momentum.

Wolfsburg not panicking Pauli, of course, still need one more goal to leapfrog Wolfsburg into 16th.

⚽ 57' Abdoulie Ceesay (1-1)

Fine goalkeeping Kaars does well to swing in a cross from the right flank, but Grabara does brilliantly to claw the ball out of harm's way before Ceesay can get a touch.

Routine stop Pejčinović
finds space for the shot on the corner of the penalty area but Vasilj is equal to it, clutching the ball to his chest.

Hope for Pauli? Ceesay has scored on his last two appearances off the bench. Can the 22-year-old make it three in a row here?

No shortage of effort As they were early in the first half, Wolfsburg are looking to gain a stranglehold on possession - but St. Pauli are throwing themselves into every tackle in an effort to get themselves back into the contest.

No takers Wolfsburg are immediately back on the attack as Daghim fizzes a low ball across the face of Vasilj's goal, but it evades everyone inside the area. Bright start to the half from the visitors though.

Back under way! Ceesay is on for Hountondji as the second half gets under way. Wolfsburg are unchanged.

Half-time change Ceesay is preparing to come on for Pauli.

Heidenheim two down Mainz have made it 2-0 against Heidenheim, whose survival hopes are hanging by a thread.

Into stoppage time One minute added on at the end of the first half.

Half-time approaching Five minutes to go in what has been an absorbing first-half. Can the visitors take a narrow lead into half-time?

⚽ 37' Konstantinos Koulierakis (0-1)

Vasilj 2-0 Daghim Vasilj denies Daghim again in a one-v-one! The Wolfsburg forward latches onto a delicious pass from Eriksen, but his left-footed effort is deflected behind for another Wolves corner.

Another yellow Daghim brings down Fujita and follows Souza into Siebert's book.

Off the post! Souza gets on the end of the corner but can only direct his header off the outside of the post. Another let-off for Pauli.

What an effort! This is a magnificent attempt from Eriksen, who goes for goal from a free-kick around 30 metres from goal. It's straight at Vasilj, but the Pauli goalkeeper adopts a safety-first approach and punches the ball behind for a corner.

As it stands... Wolfsburg are heading into the relegation play-off, with St. Pauli and Heidenheim both going down.

Wide from Andō Wolfsburg fail to properly deal with a couple of low crosses into the area, handing possession back to St. Pauli. The ball is eventually swung in again and Andō meets the delivery with looping header, which sails just wide of Grabara's left-hand post.

Eriksen denied The veteran midfielder lets fly from the edge of the box but his low, left-footed effort is comfortably saved by Vasilj.

Off the bar again! Daghim goes close for the second time in a matter of seconds from the resulting corner, firing against the crossbar from close range. This game has really come alive in the last few moments.

Appeals waved away Pejčinović is caught by Irvine inside the box after attempting to feed the ball through to Daghim, but referee Daniel Siebert waves play on.

Souza cautioned The former Sheffield United man picks up the game's first booking for a meaty challenge on Fujita near the centre circle.

Lovely run Pyrka darts past several Wolfsburg players inside the area before fizzing in a low cross, but Eriksen is in the right place at the right time to clear the danger.

Corner cleared St. Pauli win the first corner of the match but Pyrka's delivery is booted clear. Nothing separating the sides so far.

News from Heidenheim... Mainz have taken the lead at the Voith-Arena, which is good news for both these teams. Wolfsburg remain 16th as it stands, with St. Pauli currently 17th.

Solid defending A half-chance for the Wolves as Svanberg attempts an acrobatic volley inside the area, but Irvine throws himself in the way of the shot.

Composed in possession Wolfsburg are pinging the ball around confidently so far. Daghim almost outmuscles Andō on the left side of the penalty area, but the Japan international manages to win a free-kick off the Wolves forward.

Ouch! Svanberg goes down after taking a ball to the face, but the Wolfsburg midfielder is back on his feet quickly.

Phenomenal atmosphere Both sets of fans are giving it their all as the two teams try to settle. Hountondji tries to break clear down the left, but Vavro is across quickly to snuff out the danger.

Off we go! The visitors get the action under way.

Ready to go Kick-off at the Millerntor-Stadion is just a few moments away.

Wolfsburg subs Pervan, Jenz, Majer, Lindström, Zehnter, Gerhardt, Paredes, Shiogai, Amoura

St. Pauli subs Voll, Ritzka, Stevens, Mets, Rasmussen, Jones, Hara, Sinani, Ceesay

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⚽ 90+1' Robin Hack (4-0)

Into added time The fourth official has signalled four additional minutes.

⚽ 81' Kevin Diks (3-0)

Kabak cautioned Kabak is the latest Hoffenheim player to be shown a yellow card, this time for a foul on Machino.

Standing firm Prass gets a second attempt at the cross which falls to Kabak, but Reyna manages to get a foot to the ball to clear it behind for another corner, which is subsequently cleared.

Double change Akpoguma and Hložek come on for Hoffenheim, who have 15 minutes to find a way back into this game.

Attacking change The scorer of Gladbach's second goal is replaced by Machino.

On the break Ullrich wins the ball from Coufal and initiates another Gladbach counter-attack. Hack drives forward before finding Tabaković, who plays the ball wide for Honorat but his cross is caught by Baumann.

Another booking Prass is shown a yellow card for a foul on Honorat, as Gladbach look at attack down their right - the Frenchman's free-kick into the path of Tabaković is cleared.

Changes Hoffenheim responded by making two changes with Prömel and Campbell entering the fray, while Polanski reacts with three of his own. Honorat, Reyna and Hack come on for Gladbach.

No goal! Scally plays a ball between the lines into Sander, who finds Tabaković. The Gladbach forward, on loan from Hoffenheim, fires low and hard past Baumann for his second of the afternoon but he strayed offside in the build up.

Another booking Hoffenheim are struggling to keep their composure here. Avdullahu is the latest player in the referee's book.

Route one Diks plays a long ball deep from his own half into the path of Stöger, who loses flight of the ball, which allows Baumann to collect.

Game's first substitution Just 10 minutes into the second half and Ilzer makes a change, with Prass replacing Kramarić.

Gladbach probing The Foals are in control and are looking for an opening, which doesn't arrive, but they look the more likely to score with Hoffenheim struggling to impose themselves on the game.

Stöger shoots... ...but it's well over Baumann's crossbar from the Gladbach man.

Play resumes Gladbach get the second half under way...

Into added time The fourth official has signalled one additional minute.

Intensity Both teams now have two cards apiece - Sander is the next player to be cautioned.

In the book No complaints from Tabaković, who goes into the referee's notebook for a challenge on Kabak.

Another card Hoffenheim is the next player in the book for a foul on Lemperle.

First booking The Hoffenheim defender goes into the book after bringing down Bolin. The visitors need to remain composed here, as Gladbach are hungry for more.

Almost another Gladbach want more! Elvedi tries his luck but Kabak throws his body in front of the ball. The Foals are up for this one!

⚽ 23' Haris Tabaković (2-0)

No way through Hoffenheim are looking for an instant response, but they can't find a way past Gladbach's low block.

⚽ 14' Hugo Bolin (1-0)

Playing with intensity Hoffenheim are showing intent early on as they chase a top-four finish, but Gladbach's defence remain resilient. As the visitors pour forward in search of goals, it's allowing the Foals to counter-attack through the pace of Mohya.

On the front foot Hoffenheim start brightly, winning an early corner, but Burger's cross towards the far post doesn't find a teammate.

Off we go! Hoffenheim get the ball rolling - can they secure a top-four spot?

Gladbach subs Olschowsky, Chiarodia, Takai, Honorat, Neuhaus, Reyna, Hack, Kleindienst, Machino

Hoffenheim subs Philipp, Hranáč, Akpoguma, Prömel, Damar, Prass, Campbell, Hložek, Moerstedt

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Mainz standing firm Conteh picks up a loose ball on the left side, he swings a cross over, but Lee clears the danger.

It's just not their day Heidenheim's fans even seem to have lost the faith now - looks like their first Bundesliga stint will end after three years. But it's still an incredible story - they were still in the third tier in 2013/14.

Mainz stand firm Honsak comes forward, there's space on the right for Zivzivadze...but again he can't find a way past Potulski.

Final throw of the dice Will those new faces make a difference for Heidenheim? They've had the heart, just not the quality in the final third.

Mainz go close A free-kick is angled into the Heidenheim box, it's directed goal wards and Mainka has to clear off the line with Feller beaten.

Schimmer fizzes one over The substitute makes a sweet connection with a cross, but can't keep the header down - it was travelling.

Bad news from Hamburg Wolfsburg now lead at St. Pauli, which means Heidenheim's destiny is out of their hands.

Ibrahimović thwarted Heidenheim have some space to roam into. Ibrahimović picks up the ball on the left, but the on-loan Bayern youngster can't work a clear sight of goal and Potulski blocks.

The state of play If Heidenheim win, and Wolfsburg and Pauli draw, they will finish in the play-off spot in 16th. For now, the permutations are simple for Schmidt's men.

Get the calculators out With the scores as they are, Heidenheim need to win...and Mainz squandered a three-goal lead at the break on matchday 31 of this season, losing 4-3 to Bayern.

Do they believe in miracles? Heidenheim last won after trailing by 2 goals at the break on April 6, 2024 - 3:2 against Bayern! They now need to do it again, especially with Pauli having equalised against Wolfsburg.

Chances at both ends There's a panic and a scramble in the Heidenheim box, but they smuggle the ball away and it then takes a last-ditch tackle from Mwene to deny Christian Conteh a clear sight of goal at the other end.

Off the 'bar It's a high ball into the box and somehow Schöppner makes a great connection - his header ricochets off the bar...so unlucky. They've done almost everything but score this half have Heidenheim.

Hosts' tails up Mainz have barely been out of their half since the restart. Zivzivadze has a cross blocked and behind for a corner...Mainka sends an outrageous backheel flick over the bar. That would have been some goal.

Handball appeal Mainz lose the ball just outside their own box, Zivzivadze with a fantastic run into the Mainz area - tries to cross, it's blocked by the hand of Posch as the Mainz defender falls...VAR say "no penalty"

Wasted opportunity Heidenheim players line up inside the Mainz area for a free-kick that could bear fruit... but the delivery isn't optimal from Ibrahimović and no one can get a touch.

Changes for both sides How will that change the complexion of the game?

The situation With Wolfsburg winning 1-0 at St. Pauli, the Wolves would finish in the relegation/promotion play-off spot of 16th while St. Pauli 17th and Heidenheim bottom are relegated to Bundesliga 2 for next season. But that could still all change.

Ibrahimović...no The Heidenheim man comes down the left, looks up and plays the ball across the face of Batz's goal, but there's no one near it in a red shirt.

⚽ 43' Nadiem Amiri (0-2)

Dinkçi effort blocked Potulski throws himself at Dinkçi's shot and makes a solid block - the young Polish defender has been superb in the first half here.

Heidenheim pressing Pieringer can't quite connect when a lovely ball is slid behind the visiting backline and into the six-yard box...oohs and aahs around the ground. The home fans are making a racket - can their players respond?

Focused on the bench The Heidenheim bench are all focused on screens in front of them - no doubt watching this game for tactical tweaks, but also with more than one eye on what's happening in Hamburg...

Amiri off a post The Germany midfielder bursts forward from just inside the hosts' half, drifts away from challenges and then around Feller, but his shot comes off the outside of the near post. Amiri with his head in his hands - that should have been a second. This game is so open!

Becker run The Dutch forward sprints down the right and then weaves inside - he gets a shot away but it's straight at Feller. That could have worked out worse for the hosts.

Batz denies Dinkçi Heidenheim come forward with purpose. Dinkçi finds space on the edge of the penalty area and steers a shot goalwards - Batz leaps left to turn the ball behind for a corner.

Frank the Fella Feller denies Tietz brilliantly when the Mainz forward is played in behind the static home backline - the Heidenheim goalkeeper throws himself at the feet of the goalscorer and pushes the ball out of his stride. Timed it perfectly.

Mainz threat The visitors look dangerous every time they get near the home goal - Heidenheim simply cannot keep Tietz in check.

Hosts go close Cross comes in from the right. It's flicked on and Ibrahimović on the volley...flashes across Batz's goal and not too far wide of the far post. Great response from the hosts.

Tietz denied by the bar Amiri clips a free-kick in from the left side, the ball is met by Tietz on the volley and his effort - with the outside of his right boot - crashes off the crossbar. So close to a second;

⚽ 7' Phillip Tietz (0-1)

Home push Busch bursts forward down the right and looks for the run of Zivzivadze in behind the Mainz backline, but Potulski keeps his cool and earns a free-kick after he's bundled to the ground.

Bright start Mainz make headway in the opening minutes, and Heidenheim are fortunate an inviting cross falls to their captain in the middle of their penalty area and not one of the visitors, who are wearing their away kit of all white today.

90 minutes left The final league game of the season gets underway - Heidenheim will hope it's not their last match of the season though...can they grab that play-off spot?

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⚽ 90+1' Josip Juranovic (1-3)

⚽ 88' Oliver Burke (1-2)

Ilić rattles the crossbar! Union almost win it! Kemlein races away on the counter and does well to pick out the onrushing Ilić ahead of him. The forward shifts the ball away from his marker and unleashes a rasping shot from range, which dips at the last minute and strikes the bar. For all of Mainz's second half pressure, the visitors still carry a big threat going forward.

Both sides shake things up Juranovic comes on for Union, replacing captain Trimmel. Meanwhile, Sieb and Wieper have entered the fray for the hosts, who are still looking the more likely to score.

Lee walking a tightrope A minute after his tactical foul, the Mainz man arrives late when challenging Jeong. The Union players protest, claiming that he should be shown a second yellow - but Lee escapes a sending-off on this occasion.

Lee picks up a booking The Mainz sub receives a yellow card after a tactical foul.

15 minutes remaining Mainz are well on top as we head into the closing moments. They are the team pushing forward, looking for a winner, while Union appear content to take the point.

Too high from Sano The Mainz midfielder has a free header from 10 yards out, but he can't quite direct it on target.

First Mainz changes Fischer brings on Lee and Veratschnig for Caci and Nebel. The latter has had a good game today, notably grabbing an assist for Becker's equaliser.

Off target from Becker The Mainz attacker has another big opportunity after being picked out by Mwene's cross in acres of space inside the Union box. However, Becker gets his header badly wrong, and it flashes well wide of Klaus' left post.

Triple Union change Eta brings on Köhn, Schäfer and Jeong for the final 30 minutes. The away side have been outplayed since the half-time break - can these changes help them wrestle back control of the game?

Klaus to the rescue! Amiri whips in an inviting free kick from the right. Potulski comes flying in and gets his header on target, but it's too close to Klaus in the Union net, who parries the ball away.

An immediate response At the other end of the pitch, Ilić fails to direct the ball goalwards after a free kick from Trimmel. The Mainz goalkeeper is ultimately there to make the stop.

⚽ 48' Sheraldo Becker (1-1)

Back underway Both sides are unchanged for the second period. Can Eta close out her first win as Union head coach?

Union threaten again Moments later, Burcu gets into a similar position as Sano at the opposite end of the pitch. He tries to squeeze the ball inside the near post from a tight angle, but Zentner is equal to it. All of a sudden, the game has burst into life!

Sano denied! The Japanese international is the man making things happen again. He powerfully bursts into the Union box, but Klaus rushes out well to close the angle and block the shot. That was Mainz's best chance of the half.

Good chance for Potulski! Sano drives forward brilliantly down the right channel and flashes a cross into the Union box. He finds Potulski, of all players, whose resulting shot is wild and well off target.

Burcu treated on the pitch The Union forward looks to be in some discomfort. For the time being, he is going to keep on playing. The half-time break is now just a few minutes away.

Amiri over the free kick... The Mainz playmaker takes a free kick from the left side, aiming directly at the goal. Klaus meets it with both fists and punches the ball clear of danger.

Nine minutes added on After the substantial protest delay, there will be a sizable amount of stoppage time.

Union in control Mainz have struggled to create anything of note so far. Union, by contrast, have created decent chances in the final third, and are overall good value for their lead. One word encapsulates Mainz so far - flat.

⚽ 38' Andrej Ilić (0-1)

Sustained pressure from Mainz For the first time tonight, the home side have pinned Union back in their own half. Sano has had a pair of shots blocked, while Potulski was very nearly played in behind the Berlin backline after a clever Becker through-ball.

Tame header from Doekhi Rothe crosses from a deep left position, picking out Doekhi in the centre of the Mainz box. However, he can't generate any pace on the ball, which flies straight into the hands of Zentner.

Match resumes The tennis balls have been cleared away, and the game is back underway in Mainz.

Protest halts the game We have a stoppage in play here, as a section of the Union Berlin fans have thrown tennis balls onto the pitch.

Early change for Mainz Da Costa is unable to shake off his early injury, and is replaced by Potulski, who will drop into the back three.

Rothe tries his luck Rothe takes a shot from range, but puts his powerful attempt wide to the left of the goal.

Zentner denies Ilić ! What a chance that was for Union! Trimmel's corner kick is right on the money, picking out Ilić in the centre of the penalty area. He heads the ball powerfully, but Zentner gets a strong hand to it and claws it away for another corner.

Early yellow for Caci The Mainz man drags a Union attacker back to prevent a counter and is booked for his action.

Da Costa goes down The Mainz defender is receiving some treatment after a collision. Fortunately for the home side, he is okay to continue playing.

We're underway! Mainz get the game going in red and white, while Union Berlin are in their changed all black strip.

Union Berlin subs Wisbereit, Querfeld, Juranovic, Nsoki, Köhn, Jeong, Schäfer, Skarke, Král.

Mainz subs Batz, Potulski, Widmer, Veratschnig, Maloney, Lee, Kawasaki, Weiper, Sieb.

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Wall of Heidenheim Frank Schmidt's side have no ambitions of attacking on the counter now, with three points nearly in their hands, it's all about shutting down Cologne every change they get. It's the period of the match where game management is key.

Wide from Waldschmidt The Cologne number seven does well to get the shot away on his right with Feller frozen to his spot but it creeps just past the upright. The comeback might not happen for Cologne after all...

Going down to the wire The fourth official has indicated six minutes of injury time.

Now Heintz The defender is the next to have a chance to say goodbye to the Cologne fans at home as he will also depart the club at the end of the season with Kainz.

Mainka down Heidenheim's ever-present in the top flight goes down in the box and briefly causes some concern but you don't go three years of Bundesliga minutes without being able to take some bruises and the Heidenheim keeper is back up and running once again.

Cool heads The Heidenheim outfielders are doing their very best to keep the ball from turning over, some really clever passes and dribbles on show here as we approach the end of the 90...

Over the top... It was a well-placed delivery from a Dorsch corner on the right but the free man Pieringer in the middle is unable to direct the header at goal.

So close from Castro-Montes! That was sloppy from the substitute Conteh who almost let Castro-Montes get a free header at Feller but the attempt goes wide of the Heidenheim goal. Still 3-1 for the visitors.

SAVE FROM FELLER! Point blank reaction from the Heidenheim keeper to deny Bülter's header, that needed a powerful punch and Feller delivered just that.

As it stands... That goal now means Heidenheim have overtaken St. Pauli and moved up to 17th with the same points and now, the same goal difference.

⚽ 72' Jan Schöppner (1-3)

Out of steam That was a brilliant effort from Dorsch on the break to make a run on the left flank and then doing just enough to find Pieringer in the middle but the Heidenheim man runs out of steam with the returning Cologne defenders shutting him down.

Heidenheim bodies in the way! That was a superb move from Cologne to find space behind the Heidenheim lines again and a cross from the right cuts loose to the feet of Waldschmidt which is blocked the multiple Heidenheim bodies.

Chances at both ends! First it's El Mala who has a shot on target after some good work to open up the space but an easy save for Feller who releases quickly for the visitors to break and the move ends with a curler from Ibrahimović which needs a strong punch away from Schwäbe. Heidenheim go close once again.

THAT HAS TO GO IN! Another fantastic counter from Heidenheim and this time Ibrahimović's cutback is absolutely spot on for the goal scorer Schöppner whose shot blasts just over Schwäbe's post. That should have been the third for the visitors.

First change of the day As we approach the hour mark, it is Cologne who make the first change of the day with Waldschmidt replacing Krauß

Pause in play Two players are down, El Mala and Dorsch, the latter looks to have suffered a greater blow here but after some attention from the medical staff, he looks okay to carry on. A hug shared between El Mala and the Heidenheim midfielder after the incident. Play resumes.

Nearly from Ibrahimović again.. Superb play from the Bayern loanee to break past Cologne defenders with a mazy dribble and then looks to find the onrushing Dinkçi with a through ball but the weight was just not right.

On target from Bülter The first half goal scorer does manage to get a shot on target at the end of a promising Cologne move but it is too easy to gather for Feller as it was aimed right at him.

Almost for Heidenheim Schmidt's men break beyond the Cologne lines for the first time and Ibrahimović receives on the flanks and does well to cut inside but holds on too long to find the perfect pass and the ball is turned over.

Awkward for Feller That was an awkward save for the Heidenheim keeper with Sebulonsen getting to the byline and lobbing a cross into the box, the height was unexpected for the visiting keeper but he does enough to keep it from danger.

Similar starts The start of the second period has been so far similar to the first, Cologne moving ball from left to right and patiently probing for an opening.

We're off again The referee blows the whistle and the hosts get the ball rolling for the second half.

Not long to go The fourth official has indicated two minutes of added time here before we break for half-time.

Ibrahimović into Schwäbe's arms The Heidenheim winger needed to add more curl to his strike to get the ball to his team-mates but it ends up being a safe gather for the Billygoats number one.

Nearly from Pieringer! The Heidenheim number 18 takes his time and then fires at goal with Schmied marking him and it needed a save from Schwäbe to creep just past the hosts' net for a corner.

Second yellow for the visitors Ibrahimović and Zivzivadze have pace to burn but the latter steps on Schmied's foot who was retreating to cover and the referee wastes no time in showing yellow.

Zivzivadze close... The Georgian is flagged offside but that was the second dangerous counter from the visitors in as many minutes who are looking more and more likely to score the next goal but the way this game is going, you can never really say for certain.

Behrens has a go now Another well-timed counter from the visitors sees Behrens invert into a dangerous position for a shot but the Cologne defenders are alert to the danger and manage to do enough to shake him off.

Bülter did not expect it! The goalscorer is on his knees in the middle of the Heidenheim box as another cross from the right finds its way into the Heidenheim area but Bülter fails to adjust in time to make the perfect contact.

Dinkçi into the book Now the Heidenheim winger is the first to go into the book for a foul dragging back Lund attacking down the right.

⚽ 28' Arijon Ibrahimović (1-2)

Cologne keep coming Multiple attempts at goal from Jóhannesson's well-placed delivery into the Heidenheim box but the defenders, led by Mainka, hold firm.

Foul from Mainka The jinking feet of El Mala well outside the Heidenheim bring a foul from captain Mainka and Cologne have a potentially dangerous opportunity here..

Dinkçi has a go It's a long long throw from Behrens whose delivery is cleared by a Cologne man inside the box, and the ball falls at the feet of Dinkçi who has a go at goal, but fires well wide.

El Mala can't turn it in! Smooth football on display from the Billygoats in playing out from the back as they attack the space down the right once again, this time it's Jakub Kamiński whose darting run and subsequent cross is left untouched by two Cologne men, including El Mala who finds himself inside the net without the ball.

Probing down the right That was a little bit hit and hope from Krauß whose through-ball down the right doesn't have the right weight and it's a goal kick for Feller.

Zivzivadze goes close! The Georgian twists and turns just outside the Cologne box and fires at goal but his shot is deflected ever so slightly away from goal and out for a corner.

Cologne hungry for more Wagner's mean penetrate the Heidenheim box once again from the right hand flank which is looking particularly productive for them, they want more.

⚽ 10' Marius Bülter (1-1)

⚽ 8' Jan Schöppner (0-1)

No takers Cologne enjoy a short spell of possession near the Heidenheim area and look to use some combinations to find the key pass - but it all ends up with a Krauß pass into a dangerous area, but no Cologne man there to meet it.

Setting the tone Already within the first two minutes, it's becoming clear that Heidenheim are happy to sit back and let the home side see more of the ball and hurt them on the break, when possible.

Here we go! The home side get us underway for the first half.

Song in the air The famous Cologne anthem rings loudly in the air as both teams walk out and prepare to take to the pitch.

Happy mood The fans at the RheinEnergieSTADION reflect a relaxed mood, safety is all but guaranteed for the Billygoats thanks to their superior goal difference against the chasing pack. A point here will do with Bayern coming up on the final day.

What's at stake? Just a reminder of what's at stake here- Heidenheim have to get the win or at least secure a point to stay alive until final day. For the Billygoats, a point will suffice to secure safety.

Heidenheim subs Ramaj, Siersleben, Stergiou, Niehues, Honsak, Kerber, Beck, Schimmer, Conteh

Cologne subs Zieler, Heintz, van den Berg, Huseinbašić, Kainz, Castro-Montes, Thielmann, Waldschmidt, Niang

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