FC Augsburg has made history on the second matchday of the Bundesliga. A 4-1 away win at Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday propelled the Fuggerstädter to the top of the table for the first time in the club's history. With six points from two games, seven goals scored, and only one conceded, the start is perfect. The next challenge awaits on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with a home match against Bayer Leverkusen, who are seventh in the table.
The match started in the worst possible way for Augsburg. Jonathan Burkardt headed Frankfurt into an early lead in the sixth minute. The visitors created few chances in the first half and went into the break trailing. But after halftime, FCA completely turned the game around in just 103 seconds. Arijon Ibrahimovic (46th) and Robin Fellhauer (47th) scored the quick equalizer and go-ahead goal. Alexis Claude-Maurice (65th) and a spectacular free-kick from Fabian Rieder (89th) sealed the clear 4-1 final score. Manager Manuel Baum appeared overwhelmed after the match in his conversation with Sportschau. "I just took a screenshot of the table," he said. "I think if you're allowed to make history, you can enjoy it for a day or two." For Frankfurt, the second half was a disaster. Manager Adi Hütter called the start after the break "terrible."
Alongside the professionals' Bundesliga success, FC Augsburg's women's team also started their new season. In the Bezirksoberliga, they fought for a 0-0 draw against SpVgg Kaufbeuren. Despite clear dominance and early pressure in the first half, the favored team, relegated from the Landesliga, found no way to break down the visitors' compact defense. Kaufbeuren's goalkeeper Sandrine Uhlig made several important saves to secure a point for her team. The match was characterized by many duels and discussions. The Augsburg women did not let this unsettle them and maintained pressure in the second half without finding the decisive gap. For Kaufbeuren, the goalless draw was a "successful start to the new season." FCA must now convert their offensive efforts more effectively in the coming games to keep up in the promotion race.
The current Bundesliga table shows FC Augsburg in first place with two wins, six points, and a goal difference of +6. This position is new and brings a different set of expectations. The next test follows immediately on Saturday with the home match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Leverkusen is currently in seventh place and will test the strength of Augsburg's defense, which has conceded only one goal so far. Manuel Baum's team has shown it can mount a strong response even after falling behind. Squad depth will be important in the coming weeks, especially with a tight schedule. Fans can follow the rest of the season and the upcoming fixtures. The current squad list shows which players the manager can call upon. The match against Leverkusen kicks off at 3:30 PM at the WWK ARENA.
