1. FC Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt played out a breathless 3-3 draw at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on August 29, 2026, in one of the most entertaining Bundesliga matches of the young season. The two sides swapped the lead four times in a game that had everything: slick team goals, defensive errors, and a stunning late equaliser.

Match overview

Union Berlin struck first, converting a rebound from close range after their own corner was initially cleared. Frankfurt responded with a well-worked equaliser, as their speedy winger cut inside and lashed a shot into the bottom corner. The visitors then pushed forward and took a deserved lead shortly before half-time, finishing a counter-attack with clinical precision.

Union came out with renewed energy after the interval and levelled the contest once again after a strong run down the left wing ended with a cutback and a striker’s finish from the edge of the six-yard box. Frankfurt pushed back and appeared to have won the game late on when their defender rose highest to power home a header from a corner in the 84th minute.

Key moment

But Union Berlin had one final punch left. Deep into stoppage time, a hopeful ball into the box caused a scramble in the Frankfurt penalty area, and Union’s captain volleyed the loose ball into the net from twelve yards. The equaliser sparked delirium among the home fans and gave Union a point they arguably deserved for their relentless pressure in the final ten minutes.

Season impact

For Union Berlin, the draw extended their unbeaten start and showed their trademark resilience, even against an attack as potent as Frankfurt’s. Frankfurt manager Dino Toppmöller, meanwhile, will be frustrated that his side let a 90th-minute lead slip away, but the visiting team’s display confirmed they remain one of the most dangerous attacking outfits in the Bundesliga.