FC Augsburg faces FC Schalke 04 at home in the Bundesliga on Saturday, August 29th. The clash is coloured by their most recent cup meeting, where Augsburg secured a 3-0 victory in October 2024, as reported by the BBC.

Augsburg finished the 2025 season in 10th place with 33 points from 29 games. Their record shows nine wins, six draws, and 14 defeats. A recent form line of DDLLL indicates room for improvement. Overall, FCA scored 36 goals last season but conceded 53, resulting in a -17 goal difference. This placed them 43 points behind champions Bayern Munich in the final standings.

How did both teams prepare for the season?

Pre-season yielded mixed results for both sides. Augsburg played several friendlies. A emphatic 15-0 win over Schwaz contrasted with a 4-0 loss to Leeds United. Other results included a 3-2 victory against Sassuolo and a 1-1 draw with 1. FC Saarbrücken. In the DFB-Pokal, they previously managed a confident 2-0 away win at Energie Cottbus. Schalke 04 won their cup match 5-2 against Hallescher FC but also suffered heavy friendly defeats, including 3-0 to Real Madrid and 3-0 to Atalanta. Positive signs came with wins over Hessen Kassel (5-0) and Fagiano Okayama (3-1).

What history defines this fixture?

The most recent direct encounter gives Augsburg reason for optimism. In the DFB-Pokal on October 29th, 2024, Augsburg claimed a clear 3-0 win over Schalke. The last two Bundesliga meetings brought different outcomes. On March 18th, 2023, the teams played out a 1-1 draw in the league. Before that, on October 2nd, 2022, Augsburg secured a 3-2 away win at Schalke. This history highlights that matches are often close and goal-filled.

What do the table positions mean for season goals?

Both teams start the new season with zero points, Augsburg in 10th and Schalke in 12th place in the live table. The long-term Bundesliga objectives are clearly defined. Positions one to four qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Fifth place leads to the UEFA Europa League and sixth place to the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. At the bottom, 16th place enters a relegation play-off, while teams in 17th and 18th are relegated directly. This season opener is therefore crucial for both clubs to gather points early and avoid falling behind. The complete league overview can be found on our standings page.

What's next for Augsburg after this match?

The home game against Schalke is the first step into a new season that demands improvement after last season's disappointing goal record. The next official task is already set: Augsburg hosts FC Schalke 04 on August 30th, 2026, at the WWK ARENA. Planning for the coming weeks and squad analysis can be followed by fans on our squad and stats pages. The focus now is on correcting the mistakes of the past season and combining a stable defence with an effective attack.