Result: 1. FC Union Berlin 0-0 Borussia Dortmund – a tightly contested draw.

The Bundesliga fixture on 17 October 2026 brought 1. FC Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund to the historic Stadion An der Alten Försterei in Berlin. Both sides entered the match looking to secure points, but a disciplined defensive display from each side meant the game finished level after 90 minutes.

How it unfolded

The opening minutes were unusually eventful. Just one minute in, Borussia Dortmund’s Ethan Nwaneri was booked for a bad foul, receiving the first yellow card of the match. Seven minutes later, Dortmund’s Waldemar Anton also fell foul of the referee and was shown a yellow card for a similar infringement. The pattern continued at the 14th minute when Serhou Guirassy, again from Dortmund, received a yellow card for a bad foul.

Union Berlin’s response came in the first half with a booking of their own. Janik Haberer was cautioned at the 33rd minute for a bad foul, followed closely by Tom Rothe who was booked two minutes later, also for a bad foul. The half ended with six cautions on the field, three to each side, highlighting the physical nature of the encounter.

The second half saw the tempo remain steady but the scoreline unchanged. The only further disciplinary action arrived in the 63rd minute when Union Berlin’s Tim Skarke was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. No further bookings or goals were recorded, and the match concluded without any changes to the scoreboard.

Standout performers

While the match lacked goals, the players who attracted the most attention were those booked for their challenges. Ethan Nwaneri, Waldemar Anton and Serhou Guirassy each received early cautions for Dortmund, setting a combative tone. For Union Berlin, Janik Haberer, Tom Rothe and Tim Skarke each earned yellow cards, reflecting a similarly aggressive approach from the home side.

Match facts

  • Final score: 1. FC Union Berlin 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
  • Venue: Stadion An der Alten Försterei, Berlin
  • Bookings:
    • Ethan Nwaneri (Borussia Dortmund) – 1'
    • Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund) – 7'
    • Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – 14'
    • Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) – 33'
    • Tom Rothe (1. FC Union Berlin) – 35'
    • Tim Skarke (1. FC Union Berlin) – 63'

What it means

The goalless draw leaves both Union Berlin and Borussia Dortmund with a point each from their Bundesliga encounter, maintaining the status quo in the competition after this fixture.