The Werkself's record of 52 points after 20 matches represents the third-best season for a club in Bundesliga history. Bayern, meanwhile, are the best ever second-placed team at this stage of the campaign with 50 points. Never before have the top two in the Bundesliga had so many points combined after 20 games (102).
Bayer 04 are unbeaten in their last two Bundesliga encounters with FCB, winning 2-1 at home in the 2022/23 Rückrunde and drawing 2-2 in the reverse fixture in Munich this season. That draw was the only league game in which Bayern have dropped points after taking the lead this term.
The visitors come into this just two points behind the Werkself. The gap was temporarily extended to four points following their 1-0 loss at home to SV Werder Bremen last month, but three consecutive wins over 1. FC Union Berlin (1-0), FC Augsburg (3-2) and Borussia Mönchengladbach (3-1) have seen the German record champions close the gap at the top. That's despite having a number of injury problems lately, with Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Alphonso Davies and Konrad Laimer currently sidelined. Joshua Kimmich and Dayot Upamecano are set to return to the squad today, though, while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a doubt. Read more about our opponents in our in-depth profile.
An important ticket notice for today's Bundesliga home match against Bayern: Bayer 04 is actively taking action against the sale of tickets on unofficial platforms. Some sales on unofficial platforms have already been screened and cancelled. Please do not buy tickets via these channels, as we will not be able to grant access to the stadium. If you have already purchased tickets via these channels, please actively contact Bayer 04 and we will look for a solution together. If you want or need to sell your ticket(s) at short notice, please do so via the Bayer 04 ticket exchange.
The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Felix Zwayer as the referee for today's fixture. The 42-year-old has taken charge of 31 matches involving the Werkself to date. These have resulted in 16 wins for the Red-and-Blacks, six draws and nine defeats. Zwayer will be assisted by Stefan Lupp and Marco Achmülle, with Benjamin Cortus as the VAR.
As in previous years, there will also be a Berliner promotion at this year's home game during carnival. A total of three doughnuts with liverwurst filling will be mixed in with the normal doughnuts at three different kiosks at different times. The three "winners" who get these can look forward to a Werkself jersey including the name of their favourite player. If you receive one of the liverwurst Berliners, you should simply contact the kiosk where you bought the Berliner afterwards.
Those who want to get in the mood for the evening game against the Munich side with fellow Bayer 04 fans can make their way to the BayArena already in the afternoon. The Schwadbud opens at 15:30 CET and will be showing the Bundesliga conference live.
Bayer 04 earned a 2-2 draw at FC Augsburg on Bundesliga Matchday 3 with a late equaliser. The Werkself led at half-time through Christian Kofane's strike but the hosts, who went in the game as league leaders, turned it around with a quickfire double from Michael Gregoritsch after the break. The Black-and-Reds didn't give up, though, and salvaged a point thanks to substitute Patrik Schick's flick in the 89th minute.
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After the first win of the season against 1. FC Union Berlin (4-0) last weekend, the Werkself are aiming to collect another three points at FC Augsburg on Saturday 12 September (kick-off 15:30 CEST). The hosts, meanwhile, are enjoying their best-ever start to a Bundesliga campaign and go into Matchday 3 top of the table for the first time. The Matchday News.
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The Werkself are away to FC Augsburg on matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The game at the WWK Arena against the current – and for the first time – league leaders of the German top flight is on Saturday 12 September at 15:30 CEST. Ahead of the match, head coach Carles Martínez spoke about this week’s training and the team’s approach to the fixture, as they face an opponent brimming with confidence. The Spaniard also addressed a number of squad matters.
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FC Augsburg are top of the table for the first time in their Bundesliga history. After two wins for starters, FCA lead the German top-flight with six points and a goal difference of 7 to 1. This Saturday, 12 September (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), Augsburg are looking to build on their strong start to the season against the Werkself. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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Following the closure of the 2026 summer transfer window, the Bayer 04 men's and women's first teams lined up for a first-ever joint photo at the BayArena. Werkself fans can now download the official photos for free.
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