Bayer 04 and Heidenheim are meeting for only the fourth time in the German top flight, and the Werkself have won all three so far. The last encounter earlier this season ended in a 5-2 victory, with Patrik Schick netting a hat-trick. Talking of goals: Bayer have scored a total of 11 goals in three games against FCH - only against SSV Ulm 1846 (13 goals) did the Werkself find the net more times in their first three league meetings. Heidenheim, meanwhile, haven't conceded more goals in their first three Bundesliga matches against any other opponents.
On the road, Bayer 04 remain unbeaten in their last 30 Bundesliga away outings (W22, D8). That's the second-longest run in the league's history after Bayern Munich's 33-match streak from April 2012 to March 2014. Now the best away team (29 points) meet the weakest home team (10 points) in this Bundesliga season at the Voith-Arena, which lies 555 metres above sea level.
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 were bottom of the table a few weeks ago and had already been written off by many football pundits. The second Bundesliga season for the club from Baden-Württemberg appeared to be over. But long-serving coach Frank Schmidt's side have now climbed into the play-off spot thanks to a three-match unbeaten run and go into this Saturday's clash with the Werkself with confidence. More on the strengths, weaknesses and key players of today's hosts in the opposition profile.
The Werkself will be backed by 2,000 fans in Heidenheim. As usual the Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team have put together all relevant information for those travelling - HERE is the fan information.
The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Tobias Stieler for this fixture. The 43-year-old referee has overseen 31 competitive matches involving Leverkusen to date, with a record of 25 wins, three draws and three defeats. Assisting Stieler today are Christian Gittelmann and Mark Borsch, with Pascal Müller as the VAR.
Following the Bundesliga clash against RB Leipzig (Sunday, 20 September, 15:30 CEST), some of the Werkself first team players will be heading off for the first international break of the season. Here is an overview of the Bayer 04 players called up for their national teams and all the details of their upcoming matches.
Show more
A special visit to the BayArena: 222 members from volunteer fire brigades in Leverkusen, the Rheinisch-Bergisch district and the Oberbergisch district watched the Werkself’s 2–0 home win over Slovenian champions NK Celje live in the stadium. Bayer 04 had invited them to the 2026/27 Europa League opener as a thank-you for their tremendous dedication. They watched the match together in Block F4.
Show more
The Bayer 04 U19s have extended their winning run with a fifth consecutive victory on Matchday 5 of the DFB Youth League’s preliminary round. Coach Patrick Greveraars’ side secured a 3–2 (2–1) win in their match against second-placed FC Viktoria Köln, with Burak Kir and Nebe Domnic scoring for the hosts in the first half before captain Ben Hawighorst found the net after the break.
Show more
Bayer 04 will have to manage without defender Guéla Doué for the time being. The Ivory Coast international sustained a muscle injury to his right calf during the final Werkself training session yesterday ahead of the Europa League clash with Slovenian champions NK Celje.
Show more
Two home matches on Saturday afternoons and three long away trips: the German Football Association (DFB) has finalised the fixtures for a further five matchdays in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga. This means all of the Bayer 04 Women’s team league fixtures are now confirmed up to the end of November.
Show more
