FC Augsburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen

The Bundesliga clash took place at the WWK Arena in Augsburg on 12 September 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, but the encounter turned into a tightly contested draw that showcased attacking intent from both clubs.

How it unfolded

The first real breakthrough came early in the second quarter of the hour when Bayer Leverkusen’s Christian Kofane found the net in the 18th minute. A well-timed through ball from Edmond Tapsoba split the Augsburg defence, allowing Kofane to unleash a left-footed strike from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom right corner. Leverkusen took the lead and began to dictate the tempo.

Austrian midfielder Noahkai Banks was shown a yellow card in the 38th minute after committing a bad foul, momentarily disrupting Augsburg’s build-up play but not altering the scoreline.

Augsburg responded swiftly after the break. In the 50th minute Michael Gregoritsch restored parity, converting a left-footed shot from the centre of the box after a precise through ball from Hennes Behrens. The equaliser shifted momentum back to the hosts, who began to press higher up the pitch.

Just five minutes later, Gregoritsch doubled Augsburg’s lead. Capitalising on a corner, Fabian Rieder delivered a cross that met Gregoritsch’s head, sending the ball into the top left corner in the 55th minute. At 2-1 Augsburg appeared to be in control, riding a wave of confidence generated by the double strike.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Guéla Doué received a yellow card in the 72nd minute, the booking coming without a detailed description in the match report. The caution did not deter the visitors, who kept probing for a response.

The dead-lock was finally broken in the 89th minute. Patrik Schick, assisted by Malik Tillman, fired a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, levelling the match at 2-2 with only minutes remaining. The late goal ensured that both teams left the field sharing the spoils.

Standout performers

Michael Gregoritsch was the most influential player on the pitch, contributing two goals and playing a pivotal role in Augsburg’s attacking moves. His partnership with Hennes Behrens and Fabian Rieder produced the decisive strikes that put Augsburg ahead.

Christian Kofane provided an early lead for Bayer Leverkusen, his goal a product of Edmond Tapsoba’s incisive through ball.

Patrik Schick’s late equaliser demonstrated composure under pressure, with Malik Tillman delivering the assist that set up the decisive finish.

The assist providers—Edmond Tapsoba, Hennes Behrens, Fabian Rieder and Malik Tillman—each contributed to the four goals that defined the match.

Match facts

  • Final score: FC Augsburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
  • Scorers:
    • 18' – Christian Kofane (Bayer Leverkusen) – assist: Edmond Tapsoba
    • 50' – Michael Gregoritsch (Augsburg) – assist: Hennes Behrens
    • 55' – Michael Gregoritsch (Augsburg) – assist: Fabian Rieder
    • 89' – Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) – assist: Malik Tillman
  • Bookings:
    • 38' – Noahkai Banks (Augsburg) – yellow card
    • 72' – Guéla Doué (Bayer Leverkusen) – yellow card
  • Venue: WWK Arena, Augsburg

What it means

The 2-2 draw means that both FC Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen walk away with a single point each, leaving their Bundesliga campaigns balanced after this fixture.