Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 SC Freiburg – a balanced draw with four goals shared between the sides.

The Bundesliga meeting between Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg took place on 19 September 2026 at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. Both teams entered the match eager to secure points, and the encounter delivered an entertaining mix of early chances, quick responses and disciplined defending, punctuated by four yellow cards.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were lively. In the ninth minute Raphael Onyedika of Eintracht Frankfurt received a yellow card for a bad foul, setting an early tone of physicality. Just a minute later, Younes Ebnoutalib restored balance for the home side, converting a right-footed shot from very close range after an assist from Ritsu Doan to put Frankfurt ahead 1-0.

SC Freiburg answered before the half-hour mark. In the 34th minute Derry Scherhant struck from the centre of the box, guiding the ball into the bottom right corner with a right-footed finish, his effort set up by Jordy Makengo, and levelled the score at 1-1.

Only two minutes later, Frankfurt reclaimed the lead. Jonathan Burkardt capitalised on a corner delivered by Robin Koch, firing a right-footed shot from very close range into the bottom right corner to make it 2-1 in the 36th minute. The following minute saw Mio Backhaus of Freiburg booked, receiving a yellow card.

The second half began with both sides pushing for advantage. In the 48th minute Yuito Suzuki restored parity for Freiburg, converting a right-footed strike from the centre of the box into the top right corner after receiving a cross from Derry Scherhant, bringing the match to 2-2.

Discipline remained a factor as the game progressed. Oscar Højlund of Frankfurt was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 56th minute. Near the end, Lucas Höler of Freiburg received a yellow card in the 88th minute. No further goals were recorded, and the match concluded level.

Standout performers

  • Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt) – scored the opening goal, converting a close-range effort after a precise assist from Ritsu Doan.
  • Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht Frankfurt) – added the second home goal, finishing a corner set-piece delivered by Robin Koch.
  • Derry Scherhant (SC Freiburg) – netted Freiburg’s first goal and later provided the assist for Yuito Suzuki’s equaliser, playing a pivotal role in the away side’s comeback.
  • Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg) – secured the equaliser with a well-timed finish from a cross by Scherhant.

Match facts

  • Final score: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 SC Freiburg
  • Scorers:
    • 10’ Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt) – assist Ritsu Doan
    • 34’ Derry Scherhant (SC Freiburg) – assist Jordy Makengo
    • 36’ Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht Frankfurt) – assist Robin Koch
    • 48’ Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg) – assist Derry Scherhant
  • Bookings:
    • 9’ Raphael Onyedika (Eintracht Frankfurt) – yellow card
    • 37’ Mio Backhaus (SC Freiburg) – yellow card
    • 56’ Oscar Højlund (Eintracht Frankfurt) – yellow card
    • 88’ Lucas Höler (SC Freiburg) – yellow card
  • Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt

What it means

The 2-2 draw means both Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Freiburg leave the Bundesliga fixture with a point each, reflecting a balanced performance where each side managed to respond to the other's goals.