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

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:44 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 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
Latest Updates
  • 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed lineups: FC Augsburg vs. FC Schalke 04
  • 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — FC Augsburg vs. FC Schalke 04 preview: Relegation fighters close opening matchweek
  • 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | FC Augsburg vs Schalke 04: team news, lineups, predictions (Bundesliga 30/08)
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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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Schalke are back in the Bundesliga! The Royal Blues will kick off their return to Germany’s top flight away at Augsburg, who are hosting their first home game of the 2026/27 season.Augsburg are wide...

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Schalke will face Augsburg away from home in their first game back in Bundesliga. The Royal Blues are back in Germany’s top-flight after winning last season’s 2. Bundesliga.FC AugsburgThe Bavarian...

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