VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nürnberg shared the points in a 1-1 draw in German Bundesliga 2 action on February 21, 2026. The match at the Vonovia Ruhrstadion was a closely fought affair, with both teams showing enough to deserve a point but lacking the cutting edge to claim all three. Bochum took the lead in the first half through a well-worked set piece, but Nürnberg improved after the break and found an equalizer through a sustained period of pressure. Both sides had half-chances to win it late on, but neither could find a decisive second goal. The result did little to help either team's aspirations, with Bochum aiming for promotion and Nürnberg seeking to climb into the top half, leaving both managers somewhat frustrated with the outcome.