FC Augsburg beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 at Deutsche Bank Park

The Bundesliga clash on 6 September 2026 saw FC Augsburg travel to Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt for a decisive encounter against the home side. Both clubs entered the match aiming to collect valuable points, and the atmosphere was charged as the fans filled the stadium for the 15:30 kick-off.

How it unfolded

The match opened brightly for Eintracht Frankfurt when, just six minutes in, Jonathan Burkardt rose above the defence to meet a cross from Younes Ebnoutalib. The forward’s header found the bottom right corner, giving the hosts an early lead and setting an upbeat tone for the first half.

Discipline became a factor before the break. In the 36th minute, Augsburg’s Noahkai Banks was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, a warning that hinted at the physical nature of the contest. Ten minutes later, Frankfurt’s Keita Kosugi received a similar booking for a bad foul just before the interval, leaving both sides with a caution on their records.

The second half began with a dramatic equaliser. One minute after the restart, Elias Baum inadvertently turned a ball into his own net, an own goal that restored parity at 1-1. The momentum swung quickly in Augsburg’s favour as Robin Fellhauer struck just a minute later. The Augsburg forward received the ball on the right side of the six-yard box and fired a right-footed shot into the centre of the goal, putting the visitors ahead 2-1.

Augsburg continued to apply pressure and extended their lead in the 65th minute. Alexis Claude-Maurice, operating from the left side of the box, unleashed a right-footed strike that curled into the bottom right corner. The move was set up by Han-Noah Massengo, whose incisive pass unlocked the defence and earned him an assist on the third goal of the match.

The final blow came in the 89th minute when Fabian Rieder converted a free-kick. From distance, he struck the ball with his left foot, sending it to the top right corner and sealing a 4-1 victory for Augsburg just before full-time.

Standout performers

Jonathan Burkardt opened the scoring for Frankfurt with a well-timed header, while his teammate Younes Ebnoutalib provided the decisive cross. For Augsburg, Robin Fellhauer’s quick response after the own goal showcased clinical finishing. Alexis Claude-Maurice added a powerful strike, benefitting from an assist by Han-Noah Massengo, whose vision created the opening. Fabian Rieder’s free-kick at the end of the game demonstrated set-piece expertise. The own goal by Elias Baum, though unfortunate, was a pivotal moment that shifted the balance of the contest.

Match facts

  • Final score: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-4 FC Augsburg
  • Scorers:
    • 6' – Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht Frankfurt) – assist: Younes Ebnoutalib
    • 46' – Elias Baum (own goal) (Eintracht Frankfurt)
    • 47' – Robin Fellhauer (FC Augsburg)
    • 65' – Alexis Claude-Maurice (FC Augsburg) – assist: Han-Noah Massengo
    • 89' – Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg)
  • Bookings:
    • 36' – Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg) – yellow card for a bad foul
    • 45' – Keita Kosugi (Eintracht Frankfurt) – yellow card for a bad foul
  • Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt

What it means

The result hands FC Augsburg three points and a convincing away win, while Eintracht Frankfurt depart with a loss that leaves them seeking to recover in their upcoming fixtures.