Result: FC Augsburg 1-1 1. FC Union Berlin

The Bundesliga fixture between FC Augsburg and 1. FC Union Berlin took place on 24 October 2026 at the WWK Arena in Augsburg. Both clubs entered the match looking to secure points, but the game was heavily influenced by two straight-red dismissals that left each side a man short for significant periods.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dramatic when, just 19 minutes in, Union Berlin defender Felix Uduokhai was shown a straight red card, reducing the visitors to ten men. The early sending-off forced Union Berlin to reorganise defensively while still seeking an opening.

Union Berlin’s discipline issues continued at the 31st minute when midfielder Janik Haberer received a yellow card for a bad foul. Three minutes later, at the 36th minute, Leopold Querfeld was also booked for a bad foul, putting the away side under further pressure with two cautions already on the board.

The balance shifted again in the second half when, at the 63rd minute, Augsburg’s Juma Bah was sent off with a straight red card. Both teams now had to cope with playing a man down, creating a tense tactical battle.

Just eight minutes after the second dismissal, Augsburg broke the deadlock. Han-Noah Massengo headed home from the centre of the box into the top right corner at the 71st minute, after a precise cross from Fabian Rieder. The goal gave the home side a 1-0 lead despite being reduced to ten men.

Union Berlin responded swiftly. Three minutes later, at the 74th minute, Janik Haberer, who had earlier been booked, scored from very close range following a set-piece situation, restoring parity at 1-1.

The match’s disciplinary saga continued when, at the 77th minute, Union Berlin’s Mekhi Anthony Gray was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, completing the list of cautions for the visitors. No further goals were scored, and the teams finished level after 90 minutes.

Standout performers

  • Han-Noah Massengo (Augsburg) – scored the opening goal with a decisive header, capitalising on Fabian Rieder’s delivery.
  • Fabian Rieder (Augsburg) – provided the assist for Massengo’s goal, supplying the cross that created the scoring opportunity.
  • Janik Haberer (Union Berlin) – despite an earlier yellow card, he equalised for Union Berlin with a close-range finish from a set piece.

Match facts

  • Final score: FC Augsburg 1-1 1. FC Union Berlin
  • Scorers:
    • 71’ – Han-Noah Massengo (Augsburg) – assist: Fabian Rieder
    • 74’ – Janik Haberer (Union Berlin)
  • Bookings:
    • 31’ – Janik Haberer (Union Berlin) – yellow card
    • 36’ – Leopold Querfeld (Union Berlin) – yellow card
    • 77’ – Mekhi Anthony Gray (Union Berlin) – yellow card
  • Sending-offs:
    • 19’ – Felix Uduokhai (Union Berlin) – straight red
    • 63’ – Juma Bah (Augsburg) – straight red
  • Venue: WWK Arena, Augsburg

What it means

The 1-1 draw means both FC Augsburg and 1. FC Union Berlin leave the match level on points, each having navigated the challenge of playing with ten men for extended periods. The result reflects a balanced contest where both sides managed to score despite the disciplinary setbacks.