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FC Augsburg and Schalke 04 face off in Bundesliga opener on Sunday

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

FC Augsburg and Schalke 04 face off in Bundesliga opener on Sunday

Summary

FC Augsburg hosts Schalke 04 at the WWK Arena on August 30 for their first match of the Bundesliga season. Augsburg comes off a 2-0 victory against Energie Cottbus, while Schalke secured a 5-2 win over Hallescher FC. Notable absences include Augsburg's Steve Mounié and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, as well as Schalke's Kenan Karaman and Adrian Gantenbein. The last encounter between these teams ended with Augsburg winning 3-0. Historically, Schalke leads their head-to-head matchup with 11 victories to Augsburg's four.

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Status Watch

•Match scheduled for August 30 at WWK Arena
•Augsburg won their last match 2-0 against Energie Cottbus
•Schalke's last game ended in a 5-2 victory over Hallescher FC
•Augsburg struggles with injuries to Mounié and Gouweleeuw
•Schalke is missing Karaman and Gantenbein due to injuries

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What they're saying

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FC Augsburg and Schalke 04 clash this Sunday at the WWK Arena on Match Day one of the 1. Bundesliga. FC Augsburg mark their 16th participation in the competition, whilst Schalke 04 go into their 55th....
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