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Mainz and Union Berlin conclude pre-season with mixed results against EPL teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:09 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Mainz and Union Berlin conclude pre-season with mixed results against EPL teams

Summary

Mainz 05 and Union Berlin faced Premier League opposition on Saturday. Mainz secured a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, with goals from Sheraldo Becker and William Bøving, wrapping up their pre-season without defeat. Union Berlin, however, lost 4-2 to Ipswich Town despite an early goal from Zeno Van Den Bosch and a second from Josip Juranovic. Both clubs are set to start their Bundesliga campaigns in the coming weeks, with Mainz facing Paderborn and Union Berlin hosting Eintracht Frankfurt.

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By the Numbers

•Mainz 05 defeated Bournemouth 2-0 in their final pre-season match.
•Union Berlin lost 4-2 to Ipswich Town at home.
•Mainz concludes pre-season unbeaten, following a 4-0 win over Paris FC.
•Union Berlin opened the scoring but could not hold their lead.
•Both teams start Bundesliga play next week with different opponents.

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7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mainz and Union Berlin end pre-season with games against Premier League teams

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On a busy Saturday for Bundesliga clubs, Mainz 05 and Union Berlin played against Premier League clubs Bournemouth and Ipswich Town, respectively. Urs Fischer’s side beat the Europa League participa...
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