Planning a Bundesliga matchday? SV 07 Elversberg host FC Augsburg on 17 October 2026 at URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde in Spiesen-Elversberg. Explore ticket purchasing options and plan your journey to watch Robin Fellhauer return to his former club's ground in Germany's top football division
SV 07 Elversberg - FC Augsburg: the return of familiar faces and important Bundesliga points
SV 07 Elversberg will host FC Augsburg on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at 15:30 local time (CEST), in the sixth round of the German Bundesliga. The match will take place at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde in Spiesen-Elversberg, also known by its former name, Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde. For the home side, this is another chapter in their first-ever top-flight season, while the visitors have an opportunity to confirm their strong start to the campaign. Following Saturday's matches in the fifth round, just one point separates the two clubs.
The match has a special storyline: Robin Fellhauer, the former Elversberg captain, returns wearing an Augsburg shirt, while home-team standout Lukas Petkov came through Augsburg's youth academy. Given the stadium's limited capacity, securing tickets early is advisable.
What's at stake: a newcomer playing like an established side and visitors targeting the top half of the table
According to the standings recorded on 10 October, after Saturday's matches in the fifth round, FC Augsburg sit sixth with eight points, two wins, two draws and one defeat, and a goal difference of 13:8. SV Elversberg are ninth with seven points, two wins, one draw and two defeats, with a goal difference of 8:8. Since two fifth-round matches are scheduled for Sunday, 11 October, these positions should be regarded as provisional rather than the final standings ahead of the sixth round.
Elversberg reached Germany's top division after finishing second in the 2. Bundesliga in 2025/2026. The club, which only broke into the second division in 2023, is now collecting points to remain among the country's elite. At such an early stage of the season, it would be premature to describe this as a decisive relegation battle, but the difference between seven and ten points could significantly change the confidence with which the team approaches a demanding remainder of the autumn campaign.
For Augsburg, who finished ninth last season, this away fixture offers an opportunity to reinforce their ambition of finishing in the top half of the table under coach Manuel Baum. Elversberg's results serve as a warning that facing a newly promoted side does not necessarily mean an easy match.
Form over the first five league rounds
The results clearly illustrate two different paths to a similar outcome: Elversberg immediately caused major upsets against big clubs before slowing down slightly, while Augsburg are looking to regain their winning rhythm after a strong opening. The confirmed league results for both teams are as follows:
- Round 1: SV Elversberg - Bayer Leverkusen 3:2; FC Augsburg - FC Schalke 04 3:0.
- Round 2: Borussia Mönchengladbach - SV Elversberg 3:4; Eintracht Frankfurt - FC Augsburg 1:4.
- Round 3: SV Elversberg - FC Bayern München 1:2; FC Augsburg - Bayer Leverkusen 2:2.
- Round 4: FC Schalke 04 - SV Elversberg 0:0; Werder Bremen - FC Augsburg 3:2.
- Round 5: 1. FC Union Berlin - SV Elversberg 1:0; FC Augsburg - FC Bayern München 2:2.
The home side began their Bundesliga history with a 3:2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen: Petkov and Campbell scored within the opening nine minutes, before Mokwa extended the lead later in the match. In Mönchengladbach, they then overturned a 1:3 deficit, with Maurice Krattenmacher scoring twice, including the decisive second goal in stoppage time.
Elversberg have failed to win any of their last three league matches: they lost 1:2 to Bayern, drew 0:0 with Schalke and were defeated 0:1 away to Union Berlin on 10 October. Livan Burcu scored in the 81st minute, while Noel Futkeu and Maurice Krattenmacher had opportunities for the visitors. Rediscovering their attacking efficiency in front of their own supporters is now an important objective.
Augsburg arrive after a draw with Bayern and Robin Fellhauer's record
Augsburg drew 2:2 with FC Bayern München in the fifth round. Robin Fellhauer scored before nine seconds had elapsed, setting a record for the fastest goal in Bundesliga history. After Ismael Saibari equalised, Rodrigo Ribeiro restored the home side's lead in the 64th minute, but Nathaniel Brown scored to make the final result 2:2. Bayern applied sustained pressure, but goalkeeper Finn Dahmen and Augsburg's defence held firm to secure a point.
Fabian Rieder is an important figure in Augsburg's attacking play, having registered three assists so far, while Fellhauer has scored three league goals. Both are skilled at identifying open spaces, and Rieder is particularly dangerous with his final pass. Baum can also call upon Michael Gregoritsch and young Mert Kömür, although their potential involvement will depend on the lineup selected for Saturday.
Elversberg players who could change the match
Under Vincent Wagner, Elversberg continue to develop young players and play boldly, regardless of their opponents' reputation. Maurice Krattenmacher is at the centre of attention. He scored three times in the opening rounds, including two goals in the comeback against Mönchengladbach and a spectacular strike against Bayern. He can change the tempo of a match when introduced from the bench, as he already demonstrated in September, so Augsburg must also be prepared for adjustments after half-time.
Lukas Petkov plays on the wing but is also involved in attacking combinations in the final third. He recorded 13 goals and seven assists in the previous second-division season and opened the new campaign with a goal against Bayer Leverkusen. Cole Campbell, who scored against Leverkusen, brings pace and one-on-one ability. Noel Futkeu made his first Bundesliga start against Union, while Noah Darvich and Tom Zimmerschied provide additional options behind the striker.
A double return: Fellhauer and Petkov know both clubs
Fellhauer played for Elversberg from 2019 and, as captain, contributed to the club's rise through the German leagues. Augsburg signed him in the summer of 2025. He now returns to familiar surroundings following his historically quick goal against Bayern. His off-the-ball work and runs forward from midfield could prove particularly important.
Petkov came through Augsburg's youth system but truly established himself at Elversberg. The home side will expect him to make penetrating runs down the flank and combine effectively with the striker. His familiarity with his former club adds a personal dimension to the encounter, but it will not replace what both teams need to demonstrate on the pitch.
The last competitive meeting between the clubs listed by the Bundesliga took place on 7 August 2015, in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. Augsburg won 3:1 away from home after extra time. That result is an interesting part of their history but offers little indication of the current balance of power: Elversberg, then the cup underdogs, are now a Bundesliga club.
Tactical battle: high tempo against a three-man defensive line
Elversberg started their match against Union Berlin in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Petkov and Zimmerschied on the wings and Darvich behind Futkeu. Augsburg used a system with three centre-backs against Bayern - Matsima, Bah and Brackelmann - supported by wide players Seol and Behrens. There is no guarantee that the coaches will retain the same setups, but they provide a useful starting point for understanding the areas of the pitch where the match could be decided.
Elversberg could use the width provided by Petkov and Campbell to force Augsburg's wide players to drop deeper. However, attacks down the flanks also leave space for the visitors to counterattack. Fellhauer's forward runs and Rieder's well-timed passes could therefore be just as important as the home side's possession. Particular attention will be paid to which team closes down central spaces more effectively after losing the ball.
Another important factor will be set pieces. Union scored their winning goal against Elversberg following a corner and a loose ball, while the home side also threatened in the same match through Rohr's header from a corner. For Wagner's team, this represents both a warning and an opportunity. Augsburg also scored their second goal against Bayern after the opposing goalkeeper parried a shot. Winning second balls inside the penalty area could prove just as valuable as a carefully constructed attacking move.
Regarding absences, the Bundesliga listed Luis Seifert as unavailable due to a syndesmosis injury ahead of Elversberg's previous away match. However, Zimmerschied, who had previously been mentioned among the injured players, was already in the starting lineup against Union, while Gregoritsch came on for Augsburg against Bayern. It would therefore be inappropriate to automatically carry older injury lists over to the match on 17 October. Final player availability will depend on fresh information from the clubs during the week.
URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde: a small stadium close to the pitch
The home stadium is located in Spiesen-Elversberg, in the German federal state of Saarland, near Neunkirchen. Formerly known as the Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde, it has carried the name URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde since 2014. The stadium opened in 1983 and has undergone gradual renovation in recent years. According to the club, it has a capacity of 10,000, comprising 6,320 standing places, 3,410 seats in the stands and 270 places on the upper level for hospitality-box guests. The pitch measures 105 x 68 metres.
The club has started construction work intended to increase capacity to approximately 15,500, but the current limit of 10,000 applies to this match. Compact stands, proximity to the pitch and a high proportion of standing places mean that the spectators' reactions quickly reach the playing area. An early spell of pressure, like the one that produced the opening goal against Leverkusen, will be particularly important for the home side.
Sections A1 for standing and A2 for seating are allocated to Augsburg supporters, with an away allocation of 1,500 tickets. The separation of sections must be taken seriously: symbols and colours associated with the visiting team are not permitted in certain home sections. Given the limited stadium capacity and away allocation, checking ticket availability well in advance is strongly recommended.
How to reach the stadium and what to check before departure
The address provided for navigation is Lindenstraße 7, 66583 Spiesen-Elversberg, while the home club's instructions for away supporters specify Lindenstraße 20. Most importantly, however, visitors should not plan to park directly outside the entrance: for most spectators, rail travel and organised transport from peripheral parking areas are recommended. Elversberg does not have a convenient railway stop next to the stadium, so travelling via nearby stations is the easier option.
- By train: travel to Neunkirchen (Saar) or St. Ingbert. On home matchdays, free shuttle buses operate from these stations to the stadium.
- By car for away supporters: use P+R Wellesweiler, Lichtenkopfer Weg 1, 66450 Bexbach. Approximately 300 free parking spaces are available there, and a bus to the away entrance runs roughly every 15 minutes.
- By car for home supporters: P+R parking facilities are provided in Heinitz and Wellesweiler. Shuttle services from the parking areas begin two hours before kick-off.
- Stadium entry: according to the regular schedule, gates open 90 minutes before kick-off, which means approximately 14:00 for this match. Any changes will be announced separately.
- Transport ticket: the match ticket is valid on the saarVV network and organised shuttle routes from four hours before kick-off until four hours after the match ends.
- Tickets and payment: away-sector Print@Home tickets must be printed on paper; showing them on a mobile phone is not sufficient for admission to the away section. Food and drinks at the stadium are paid for cashlessly.
Surrounding residential streets have parking restrictions, and parking next to the stadium is unavailable to most supporters. The club publishes an updated shuttle timetable two days before each home match. Visitors should also check for possible traffic restrictions and instructions for organised supporters' coaches.
Special entrances are available for visitors with reduced mobility, and parking spaces at the stadium must be requested in advance. Larger bags are best left outside the stadium, as storage facilities are limited. Before arriving, visitors should check the current rules on bringing items into the ground, including the ban on portable power banks.
Sources:
- DFB Datencenter (datencenter.dfb.de) - schedule, results from the first five rounds, standings after the matches on 10 October 2026 and the 2015 cup meeting between the clubs.
- Bundesliga.com (bundesliga.com) - Union Berlin - Elversberg and Augsburg - Bayern match reports, player statistics, season previews and stadium information.
- FC Augsburg (fcaugsburg.de) - Fellhauer's arrival from Elversberg and his former role as captain.
- SV 07 Elversberg (sv07elversberg.de/ursapharm-arena/daten-fakten/) - stadium capacity and information.
- SV 07 Elversberg (sv07elversberg.de/infos-fuer-heimfans/ and /infos-fuer-gaestefans/) - parking, transport, entrances, tickets and stadium regulations.