Hoffenheim (W) 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen (W)
Updated
Bayer Leverkusen (W) won: Hoffenheim (W) 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen (W) in the Frauen-Bundesliga (Round 3) on Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim. Hoffenheim (W) goals: Marie Steiner 21'. Bayer Leverkusen (W) goals: Loreen Bender 2', Paulina Tomasiak 68'. Sent off: Sofie Zdebel (82'). Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Cornelia Kramer (7.9).
Match report
Bayer Leverkusen (W) beat Hoffenheim (W) 2-1
Bayer Leverkusen (W) narrowly beat Hoffenheim (W) 2-1 away from home at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion on Friday 4 September in the Frauen-Bundesliga.
Loreen Bender put Bayer Leverkusen (W) ahead on 2' (0-1), Marie Steiner levelled for Hoffenheim (W) on 21' (1-1) and Paulina Tomasiak restored Bayer Leverkusen (W)'s lead on 68' (1-2).
Sofie Zdebel (Bayer Leverkusen (W)) was sent off on 82'.
Hoffenheim (W) had 54% of the ball, shots were 21-14 (7-6 on target).
Cornelia Kramer (Bayer Leverkusen) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 736. Referee: Naemi Breier.
Match stats
| Hoffenheim (W) | Bayer Leverkusen (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Total shots | 21 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 41 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 360 (82%) | 289 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 21 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 12 |
| Shots outside box | 9 | 2 |
Lineups
Hoffenheim (W) (4-3-3): Laura-Johanna Dick, Laura Gloning, Jonna van de Velde, Lisa Doorn, Lisann Kaut, Marie Steiner, Vanessa Diehm, Valesca Ampoorter, Laia Martret, Svenja Fölmli, Chiara Hahn
Bayer Leverkusen (W) (4-4-2): Rafaela Borggräfe, Estrella Merino Gonzalez, Lilla Turányi, Selina Ostermeier, Marlene Müller, Vanessa Fudalla, Paulina Platner, Sofie Zdebel, Loreen Bender, Cornelia Kramer, Maja Sternad
Key events
- 2' · Goal · Loreen Bender (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 21' · Goal · Marie Steiner (Hoffenheim (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Justine Brandau for Loreen Bender (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 59' · Substitution · Linda Natter for Svenja Fölmli (Hoffenheim (W))
- 60' · Yellow card · Sofie Zdebel (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 61' · Substitution · Claudia Wenger for Paulina Platner (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 61' · Substitution · Paulina Tomasiak for Vanessa Fudalla (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 68' · Goal · Paulina Tomasiak (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Janna Grimm for Valesca Ampoorter (Hoffenheim (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Nadine Bitzer for Chiara Hahn (Hoffenheim (W))
- 71' · Yellow card · Paulina Tomasiak (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 75' · Substitution · Lobke Loonen for Marlene Müller (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 82' · Red card · Sofie Zdebel (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Lumbardha Misini for Cornelia Kramer (Bayer Leverkusen (W))
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 2008: Hoffenheim (W) 9, draws 6, Bayer Leverkusen (W) 21.
Hoffenheim (W) vs Bayer Leverkusen (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Hoffenheim (W) vs Bayer Leverkusen (W)?
Bayer Leverkusen (W) won, 1-2 (Frauen-Bundesliga) on Fri, 4 Sept 2026.
When and where is Hoffenheim (W) vs Bayer Leverkusen (W)?
Fri, 4 Sept 2026, 16:30 UTC at Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion, Sinsheim, Frauen-Bundesliga.
What is the head-to-head record between Hoffenheim (W) and Bayer Leverkusen (W)?
In 36 league meetings since 2008: Hoffenheim (W) 9 wins, 6 draws, Bayer Leverkusen (W) 21 wins (goals 47-72).