2026/27 season
Bundesliga
Bayer 04 has been playing in the top flight of German soccer without interruption since its promotion to the Bundesliga in 1978/79. In the 2023/24 season, the Werkself won the historic first championship in the club's history and became the first Bundesliga team ever to do so without losing in a Bundesliga season.
2026/27 news
Werkself edge out Mainz in 4-3 win
As in the previous away fixture in Rheinhessen, Bayer 04 and Mainz 05 were locked in a thrilling battle on Bundesliga matchday 5. And once again, the Werkself proved to have the greater stamina. The home side equalised the early two-goal lead secured by Robert Andrich (5’) and Patrik Schick (9’) before the half-time whistle, thanks to a brace from Anthony Caci (33’, 42’). Mainz 05 were unable to respond to the two goals from Jarell Quansah (55’) and Moussa Diaby (65’) for a long time. Apart from Phillip Tietz’s late consolation goal (90+2’), the Black and Reds barely allowed Mainz any attacking opportunities and were able to clinch the first away win of the season.
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Matchday news #M05B04: Werkself on the road in Mainz
With seven points, Mainz 05 are currently joint seventh, level on points with sixth-placed Bayer 04. In today’s head-to-head clash (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), the Werkself must be particularly wary of the clinical Mainz strike duo. For Leverkusen fans who have left it to the last minute, there are still a few tickets available from the matchday ticket office. Those following the Black and Reds from home, on the other hand, have a choice: RTL is broadcasting the match on free-to-air TV, and Werkself Radio is also offering the expert commentary of former Bayer 04 player Falko Götz. Today’s matchday news.
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Our next opponents: Deadly duo on form up front
FSV Mainz 05 went into the international break on the back of an away win at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Currently sixth in the table, the Rheinhessen side – who have been impressive on the road – now aim to continue their good start to the Bundesliga campaign at home when they face the Werkself on Saturday, 10 October (kick-off: 15:30 CEST). In terms of squad selection, Urs Fischer once again has more options at his disposal. Up front, the Mainz coach is likely to continue relying on what is currently the league’s most successful strike partnership. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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Werkself review: ‘Feeling good’ going into the international break
There was lots of excitement at the BayArena on the family matchday with plenty of fun in store for Bayer 04 fans of all ages both on and off the pitch. The Werkself celebrated a commanding 2–0 victory over RB Leipzig – the third consecutive win against the team from Saxony. Players and fans had already shown great emotion before the match, when the entire stadium paid tribute to Peter Hermann, who passed away on Saturday. And Mark Flekken was delighted after the final whistle to be able to head into the international break “feeling good”. The Werkself review.
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Werkself impress in 2-0 win over RB Leipzig
Bayer 04 produced an impressive display from start to finish as they maintained their perfect home record this season with a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig on Bundesliga Matchday 4. Patrik Schick opened the scoring just before half-time, with Miguel Gutiérrez getting his first Werkself goal to wrap up the three points at the BayArena, where fans also got to enjoy the family matchday activities.
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2026/27 videos
Martínez ahead of Mainz clash: ‘Competitive games are what we really like’
Back from the international break: On Saturday 10 October (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), the Werkself are away to Mainz 05. Ahead of the clash at the MEWA ARENA against the side currently sixth in the table, head coach Carles Martínez spoke, amongst other things, about the team’s work during the extended international break. The Spaniard also commented, when asked, on a number of squad matters, including Ibrahim Maza.
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Flekken: 'Take the points and good feeling'
Goalkeeper Mark Flekken and goalscorer Miguel Gutiérrez spoke to Werkself-TV after the 2-0 win at home to RB Leipzig on Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga...
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TV highlights of 2-0 win against RB Leipzig
Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 2-0 win against RB Leipzig on Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season...
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Martínez ahead of home match against RB Leipzig: ‘The most important thing is consistency’
The next home fixture is here: Following the winning start to the UEFA Europa League against NK Celje, the Werkself host RB Leipzig at the BayArena on matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. The match on Sunday, 20 September, kicks off at 15:30 CEST. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Carles Martínez spoke about the qualities of the opposition and the work being done to improve his team’s performance. The Spaniard also provided updates on Ibrahim Maza and Montrell Culbreath.
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Kofane: 'We kept pushing but it was not enough to win'
After the 2-2 draw at FC Augsburg on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, Edmond Tapsoba and Christian Kofane spoke to Werkself-TV...
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Table
| W | D | L | Go. | G. Dif. PTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 : 4 | CL | 5 +7 13 |
| 2 | FC Bayern | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 : 4 | CL | 5 +12 11 |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 : 3 | CL | 4 +9 10 |
| 4 | Bayer 04 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 : 8 | CL | 5 +6 10 |
| 5 | RB Leipzig | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 : 5 | EL | 5 +8 9 |
| 6 | FC Augsburg | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 : 8 | ECL | 5 +5 8 |
| 7 | Werder Bremen | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 : 10 | 5 0 8 | |
| 8 | Mainz 05 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 : 10 | 5 +3 7 | |
| 9 | SV Elversberg | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 : 8 | 5 0 7 | |
| 10 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 : 9 | 5 -1 6 | |
| 11 | Hamburger SV | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 : 15 | 5 -10 6 | |
| 12 | Schalke 04 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 : 4 | 4 -1 5 | |
| 13 | Frankfurt | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 : 14 | 5 -5 5 | |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 : 9 | 4 -3 4 | |
| 15 | SC Paderborn | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 : 7 | 5 -4 4 | |
| 16 | Union Berlin | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 : 17 | REL | 5 -12 4 |
| 17 | TSG Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 : 13 | AB | 5 -4 3 |
| 18 | M´gladbach | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 : 16 | AB | 4 -10 0 |
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