Werder Bremen 2-2 SC Paderborn 07 – a level-score draw at the Weserstadion.

The Bundesliga fixture between Werder Bremen and SC Paderborn 07 unfolded on 17 October 2026 at the Weserstadion in Bremen. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, and the encounter provided a steady flow of attacking moments and disciplined defending.

How it unfolded

The game opened with an early booking for SC Paderborn 07 when Stefano Marino was shown a yellow card in the fourth minute for a bad foul. The warning did not deter the visitors, and just fourteen minutes later Marino broke the deadlock. In the 18th minute he received a fast-break pass from Steffen Tigges and fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the box into the top right corner, giving Paderborn a 1-0 lead.

Paderborn doubled their advantage twelve minutes later. At the 30th minute Steffen Tigges, operating from the right side of the six-yard box, struck a right-footed shot that slid into the centre of the net, making it 2-0 against the hosts.

Werder Bremen responded after the break. In the 59th minute Niclas Füllkrug reduced the deficit, converting a left-footed strike from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner after a through ball from Eren Dinkçi. The goal restored some balance and shifted momentum towards the home side.

Six minutes after his first, Füllkrug completed his brace from the penalty spot. In the 65th minute he calmly placed a right-footed penalty into the bottom left corner, leveling the score at 2-2.

The match’s closing stages saw another booking, this time for Werder Bremen. Youri Regeer was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute for a bad foul, but the caution did not alter the final result.

Standout performers

  • Niclas Füllkrug (Werder Bremen) – Scored both of Bremen’s goals, including a crucial penalty, and was directly involved in the comeback.
  • Stefano Marino (SC Paderborn 07) – Opened the scoring and also contributed a yellow card earlier in the match.
  • Steffen Tigges (SC Paderborn 07) – Provided the assist for Marino’s opener and added his own goal to give Paderborn a two-goal cushion.

Match facts

  • Final score: Werder Bremen 2-2 SC Paderborn 07
  • Scorers:
    • 18' – Stefano Marino (assist: Steffen Tigges)
    • 30' – Steffen Tigges
    • 59' – Niclas Füllkrug (assist: Eren Dinkçi)
    • 65' – Niclas Füllkrug (penalty)
  • Bookings:
    • 4' – Stefano Marino (yellow card)
    • 86' – Youri Regeer (yellow card)
  • Venue: Weserstadion, Bremen

What it means

The 2-2 draw means both Werder Bremen and SC Paderborn 07 leave the Weserstadion with a single point each, reflecting a balanced contest where Bremen recovered from a two-goal deficit while Paderborn were unable to maintain their early lead.