1. FC Heidenheim secured a breathtaking 5-3 home victory over Dynamo Dresden in the 2. Bundesliga on 29 August 2026. All five of their goals came in the final 25 minutes of the match after Dresden were reduced to ten men.
The win ended a brief winless run and propelled Heidenheim up the table. The club currently sits in ninth place in the 2. Bundesliga with three points from one win and one loss. Their record after two matchdays shows five goals scored and seven conceded.
The first half was uneventful, producing only one goal. Vincent Vermeij put Dynamo Dresden ahead. After the break, the game completely turned on its head. An own goal from Friedrich Müller drew Heidenheim level, but Dresden managed to retake the lead. The decisive turning point came with the red card shown to Thomas Keller. The Dresden player, who initially joined on loan from Heidenheim in the summer of 2026, was sent off.
With the numerical advantage, Heidenheim launched an unprecedented comeback. Five different players scored in the last 25 minutes. The substituted attacking players Oualid Mhamid, Julian Niehues, and Maximilian Breuning provided the decisive breakthrough from the 87th minute onwards to seal the 5-3 final score. Manager Frank Schmidt could celebrate the first home win of the season.
The victory against Dresden is an important morale booster. In their first four competitive games of the season, Heidenheim had scored twelve goals but also conceded twelve. Defence had been a topic. However, this spectacular success demonstrates the team's immense offensive power, which unfolds precisely in decisive moments. The team now sits six points behind league leaders Hertha BSC.
For planning the coming weeks, the injury list is relevant. Christian Conteh and Sirlord Conteh are currently sidelined, as visible on our injuries page. Their return would further increase manager Schmidt's options.
The next challenge awaits on 6 September 2026 away at SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Fürth currently occupies 17th place in the table and will be a demanding opponent. All upcoming fixtures for the season can be found on our fixtures page.
The win against Dresden gives the team momentum for this away trip. Morale is certainly high after this combative performance and late victory. The task now is to find consistency and stabilise the defence to climb further up the table. The current standings show a tightly packed league where every win counts.
