SC Freiburg win 1-0 at Home Deluxe Arena

The Bundesliga clash between SC Paderborn 07 and SC Freiburg took place at the Home Deluxe Arena in Paderborn on 5 September 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, with the home crowd hoping for a positive result on their own turf.

How it unfolded

The decisive moment arrived early in the second half when Maximilian Eggestein opened the scoring for the visitors. In the 26th minute he received the ball in the centre of the box and unleashed a right-footed shot that curled into the bottom left corner, giving Freiburg a 1-0 lead.

The remainder of the game was marked by a series of cautions. SC Paderborn’s Laurin Curda was the first to be booked, receiving a yellow card in the 38th minute for a bad foul. Five minutes later, Freiburg’s Yuito Suzuki was shown a yellow for a similar infringement. The first half concluded with both teams already on the disciplinary list.

The second half continued in the same vein. Just after the restart, Jano ter Horst of Paderborn was cautioned in the 48th minute for a bad foul. Freiburg’s Philipp Lienhart followed suit in the 56th minute, also receiving a yellow card for a bad foul. The pattern persisted when Yannik Engelhardt was booked in the 59th minute, again for a bad foul.

As the match approached its conclusion, the tension remained high. In stoppage time, SC Paderborn’s Tjark Scheller was shown a yellow card in the 90'+3' minute. No further goals were added, and the score stayed at 1-0 in favour of Freiburg.

Standout performers

The match’s only goal came from Maximilian Eggestein, whose composure and precise finishing in the 26th minute proved decisive. Eggestein’s strike was the defining contribution of the afternoon and secured the three points for Freiburg.

Match facts

  • Final score: SC Paderborn 07 0-1 SC Freiburg
  • Scorers: Maximilian Eggestein (26')
  • Bookings:
    • Laurin Curda (38') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Yuito Suzuki (43') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Jano ter Horst (48') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Philipp Lienhart (56') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Yannik Engelhardt (59') – yellow card (bad foul)
    • Tjark Scheller (90'+3') – yellow card
  • Venue: Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn

What it means

The victory awards SC Freiburg three points, while SC Paderborn 07 return to the league table empty-handed after the loss. Both clubs will reflect on the result as they continue their Bundesliga campaigns.