SC Paderborn 07 win 1-0 against Hamburg SV.
The Bundesliga clash took place at the Home Deluxe Arena in Paderborn on 24 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, but it was the home side that ultimately broke the deadlock late in the game.
How it unfolded
The first half progressed without any major incidents, and the score remained level. The turning point arrived early in the second half when Hamburg SV’s Shafiq Nandja was shown a yellow card in the 53rd minute for a bad foul. Five minutes later, Paderborn responded in kind as Jano Horst received a yellow card for a similar infringement, signalling a growing physical intensity.
As the match edged towards its conclusion, Hamburg SV’s Albert Sambi Lokonga was booked in the 87th minute, bringing the away side’s tally of cautions to two. The following minute proved decisive: Rayan Philippe unleashed a left-footed strike from outside the box, finding the bottom left corner after a set-piece routine orchestrated by Felix Götze. The goal in the 88th minute gave Paderborn a 1-0 lead, which they defended until the final whistle.
Standout performers
Rayan Philippe delivered the match-winning contribution, scoring the only goal of the game with a composed finish from distance. His teammate Felix Götze provided the decisive assist, linking play from a set piece to create the opening for Philippe.
Match facts
- Final score: SC Paderborn 07 1-0 Hamburg SV
- Scorers: Rayan Philippe (88') – assist by Felix Götze
- Bookings: Shafiq Nandja (Hamburg SV, 53'), Jano Horst (SC Paderborn 07, 58'), Albert Sambi Lokonga (Hamburg SV, 87')
- Venue: Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn
What it means
The victory hands SC Paderborn 07 three points and leaves Hamburg SV without any from the encounter, reflecting a narrow but decisive result for the home side.
