Borussia Dortmund beat SC Paderborn 07 3-0

On 12 September 2026, Borussia Dortmund hosted SC Paderborn 07 at Signal Iduna Park in Aue for a Bundesliga clash. The home side entered the match intent on securing three points, while the visitors looked to stay competitive in the league. The iconic stadium provided a familiar backdrop for Dortmund’s attacking display.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dominated by Dortmund, who opened the scoring within five minutes. Fábio Silva received the ball in the centre of the box and struck a right-footed shot to the centre of the net, the move set up by Serhou Guirassy on a quick break. The early goal gave Dortmund an immediate advantage and set the tempo for the rest of the half.

The first half progressed with Paderborn trying to find a response, but the game remained level at 1-0. In the 39th minute, the away side’s Laurin Ulrich was booked for a bad foul, earning a yellow card and slightly reducing Paderborn’s defensive options.

The second half began with Dortmund maintaining pressure. Their continued forward thrust was briefly interrupted in the 66th minute when Jobe Bellingham was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, a caution that did not alter the flow of the match.

Dortmund restored full control in the 80th minute. Felix Nmecha arrived in the centre of the box and finished with a right-footed shot to the high centre of the goal, the chance created by Maximilian Beier. The second goal widened the gap to 2-0 and left Paderborn chasing the game.

Nine minutes later, Nmecha completed his brace. A cross from Marcel Sabitzer found him in the centre of the box, and he placed a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to make it 3-0. The late strike sealed a comprehensive victory for the home side.

Overall, Dortmund’s early lead allowed them to dictate possession and create further chances, while Paderborn’s attempts to get back into the match were limited after the first booking.

Standout performers

Fábio Silva made a decisive impact by scoring the opening goal, his finish demonstrating composure inside the box. Serhou Guirassy provided the assist that launched the early attack, linking the fast break to Silva’s strike.

Felix Nmecha was the standout offensive player, netting two goals in the latter stages of the match. His first came from a well-timed run and a finish from the centre of the box, assisted by Maximilian Beier, while his second was the product of a precise cross from Marcel Sabitzer.

The contributions of Guirassy, Beier and Sabitzer in creating the goals highlighted Dortmund’s depth in attacking options and underscored the quality of service that enabled the scorers to find the net.

Match facts

  • Final score: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 SC Paderborn 07
  • Scorers: Fábio Silva (5'), Felix Nmecha (80', 89')
  • Assists: Serhou Guirassy (5'), Maximilian Beier (80'), Marcel Sabitzer (89')
  • Bookings: Laurin Ulrich (SC Paderborn 07) – 39', Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) – 66'
  • Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Aue

What it means

The three points lift Borussia Dortmund’s tally in the Bundesliga, while SC Paderborn 07 return to the locker room without any points from the encounter. The result underscores Dortmund’s attacking efficiency on the day and leaves Paderborn to regroup for their next league assignment.