1. FC Heidenheim secured another three points in the 2. Bundesliga with a 1-0 away win at SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Frank Schmidt's team delivered a solid performance on the fourth matchday and now sits in third place with nine points.
Budu Siwsiwadse scored the decisive goal in the twelfth minute. Goalkeeper Thomas Dähne and the defense secured the team's first clean sheet victory of the season. This result appears to have put the embarrassing DFB-Pokal exit to regional league side SSV Jeddeloh II firmly behind them.
Heidenheim started focused and were rewarded early. Budu Siwsiwadse capitalized on an opportunity in the 12th minute to put his side ahead. The visitors largely controlled the game thereafter. In the 32nd minute, Thomas Dähne was called into action for the first time, saving a long-range effort from Luca Itter securely.
After the break, Heidenheim remained dangerous. Oualid Mhamdi missed a good chance to double the lead on a counter-attack in the 56th minute. At the other end, Dähne saved a shot from Felix Klaus in the 49th minute. Frank Schmidt's team defended their narrow lead with discipline until the final whistle, earning a deserved three points.
The win solidifies Heidenheim's position in the top group of the 2. Bundesliga. With three wins and one loss from four games, the team has collected nine points. In the current standings, FCH occupies third place. Their goal difference stands at plus one, having scored eleven and conceded ten.
The gap to league leaders Hertha BSC is three points. Their recent form of win, win, loss, win (WWLW) shows positive development. However, the squad is currently without two offensive options in Christian Conteh and Sirlord Conteh.
The long-serving Heidenheim coach was pleased with his players' response. "The cup debacle against regional league side SSV Jeddeloh II seems to have been finally shaken off by FCH," said Frank Schmidt after the match. This statement shows the mental strength the team has built over the past week.
Schmidt emphasized the importance of quickly getting back on track after the disappointing cup exit. The win in Fürth was an important step in that direction. The team showed character and played with the necessary toughness and concentration.
The next challenge awaits on September 13, 2026. Heidenheim will then host 16th-placed Holstein Kiel at the Voith-Arena. This home game presents an opportunity to continue the run and close in further on the top of the table.
All upcoming fixtures for the season are listed in the club's fixtures schedule. The team aims to carry the momentum from the away win forward. Another victory against Kiel would further cement their position in the promotion spots and boost confidence ahead of the next away trip.
