BUNDESLIGA · 2026/27
Bundesliga Matchday 3 2026/27: Freiburg Take Over at the Top
Full Bundesliga Matchday 3 2026/27 round-up: Freiburg go top, Dortmund and Leipzig win big, Bayern edge Elversberg. All nine results and updated table.
ROUND COMPLETE
Bundesliga Matchday 3 results
Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season delivered 33 goals, two draws, and a new league leader. Sport-Club Freiburg demolished Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0 to climb to first place on goal difference, while Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig also recorded emphatic home wins. Bayern Munich needed a late goal to overcome promoted SV Elversberg, and Schalke 04 picked up a valuable away victory at Union Berlin. Here is the complete round-up, with every scoreline, the updated table, and what it all means for the title race and relegation battle.
FINAL SCORES
Every Matchday 3 result
Open a score for highlights, lineups, events and match statistics.
Friday, September 11, 2026
1 match
Saturday, September 12, 2026
6 matches
Sunday, September 13, 2026
2 matches
ROUND NUMBERS
What happened on Bundesliga Matchday 3
Across all nine completed matches.
Games that finished level.
5 total goals.
Largest winning margin in the round.
TABLE SNAPSHOT
Bundesliga table after Matchday 3
The top five and bottom three after all nine results.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Form | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sport-Club FreiburgEuropean places* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | WWW | 9 |
| 2 |  Borussia DortmundEuropean places* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | WWW | 9 |
| 3 |  FC AugsburgEuropean places* | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | +6 | WWD | 7 |
| 4 |  FC Bayern MünchenEuropean places* | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | WDW | 7 |
| 5 |  RB LeipzigEuropean places* | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | WLW | 6 |
| 16 |  1. FC Union BerlinRelegation playoff | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | DLL | 1 |
| 17 |  Borussia MönchengladbachRelegation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -9 | LLL | 0 |
| 18 |  Hamburger SVRelegation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | -12 | LLL | 0 |
The Big Picture
Freiburg Statement Win Shakes Up the Summit
Sport-Club Freiburg produced the performance of the weekend, thrashing Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0 at Europa-Park Stadion to move top of the Bundesliga on goal difference. Yannik Engelhardt and Igor Matanovic scored in the first half, and the visitors' misery was compounded by Tim Kleindienst's red card early in the second period. Freiburg's perfect start to the season now sees them level on nine points with Borussia Dortmund, who beat Paderborn 3-0, but with a superior goal difference of plus nine. The result also leaves Gladbach rooted to the bottom with zero points and a minus nine goal difference after three straight defeats.
- 1. FC Union Berlin 1-3 FC Schalke 04
- Borussia Dortmund 3-0 SC Paderborn 07
- TSG Hoffenheim 2-1 VfB Stuttgart
- Sport-Club Freiburg 5-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach
- FC Augsburg 2-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 1-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
- 1. FC Köln 1-1 SV Werder Bremen
- RB Leipzig 5-0 Hamburger SV
- SV Elversberg 1-2 FC Bayern München
Key Moments
Bayern's Late Show and Leipzig's Rout
FC Bayern München left it late at Ursapharm-Arena, coming from behind to beat SV Elversberg 2-1 and keep pace with the early leaders. Lennart Karl had given Bayern the lead, but Maurice Krattenmacher's stunning equaliser threatened an upset before Bayern's quality told. RB Leipzig were far more comfortable, dismantling Hamburger SV 5-0 with goals from Tidiam Gomis and Antonio Nusa among others. Eintracht Frankfurt also impressed on the road, beating Mainz 3-1 thanks to a Can Uzun brace and a Jonathan Burkardt strike, while Schalke 04 secured a 3-1 win at Union Berlin to move into mid-table.
- Bayern Munich came from behind to win 2-1 at Elversberg.
- RB Leipzig scored five without reply against Hamburg.
- Eintracht Frankfurt's Can Uzun netted twice in a 3-1 win at Mainz.
- Schalke 04 won 3-1 at Union Berlin to claim their first victory of the season.
- Hoffenheim edged Stuttgart 2-1 with an Adam Hlozek double.
Standings Shake-Up
Freiburg Lead the Way, Gladbach and Hamburg in Trouble
After three matchdays, Sport-Club Freiburg sit top of the Bundesliga with nine points and a plus nine goal difference, ahead of Borussia Dortmund on goal difference. FC Augsburg and Bayern Munich are close behind on seven points, while RB Leipzig and SV Elversberg have six. At the bottom, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Hamburger SV are yet to earn a point, with Gladbach's minus nine goal difference the worst in the league. Union Berlin's poor start continues as they sit 16th with just one point, while promoted Elversberg's strong opening has them in the top six.
- Top three: Freiburg (9 pts, +9), Dortmund (9 pts, +6), Augsburg (7 pts, +6).
- Bayern Munich are fourth with 7 points and a +5 goal difference.
- RB Leipzig and Elversberg complete the top six with 6 points each.
- Bottom three: Union Berlin (1 pt), Gladbach (0 pts), Hamburg (0 pts).
- Gladbach have the worst goal difference at -9.
Catch-Up Guide
What You Need to Know from Matchday 3
If you missed the action, here is your quick fan-friendly catch-up. Freiburg are the real deal, topping the table after a 5-0 thrashing of Gladbach. Dortmund and Leipzig both won big at home, while Bayern showed champion spirit with a late winner at Elversberg. The promoted sides are having contrasting fortunes: Elversberg are sixth, but Paderborn and Hamburg are struggling near the bottom. Schalke's win at Union Berlin gives them hope, but Union's early-season form is a concern. With 33 goals scored across nine games, Matchday 3 was a reminder of why the Bundesliga is one of Europe's most entertaining leagues.
- Freiburg's 5-0 win over Gladbach was the biggest of the round.
- Dortmund and Leipzig both won 3-0 and 5-0 respectively at home.
- Bayern Munich needed a comeback to beat Elversberg 2-1.
- Schalke 04 won 3-1 at Union Berlin to move to four points.
- Hoffenheim's Adam Hlozek scored twice in a 2-1 win over Stuttgart.
QUICK ANSWERS
Bundesliga Matchday 3 FAQs
Who is top of the Bundesliga after Matchday 3?
Sport-Club Freiburg are top with 9 points and a +9 goal difference, ahead of Borussia Dortmund on goal difference.
What was the biggest win of Matchday 3?
Freiburg beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0, and RB Leipzig also won 5-0 against Hamburger SV.
How did Bayern Munich perform on Matchday 3?
Bayern Munich came from behind to beat SV Elversberg 2-1 away, with Lennart Karl scoring the opener.
Which teams are in the relegation zone after three games?
The bottom three are 1. FC Union Berlin (1 point), Borussia Mönchengladbach (0 points), and Hamburger SV (0 points).