Energie Cottbus – FC Augsburg

Energie Cottbus stayed rooted to the turf as FC Augsburg cruised to a 2‑0 away win, widening the Bavarian side’s grip on fifth place with seven points from four games. The hosts, sitting seventh with eight points after two wins, two draws and two defeats, saw their goal difference slip to –1 (14‑13) while Augsburg improved theirs to +5 (11‑6). The result also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Augsburg the sole victory in their two meetings. Cottbus now faces a daunting climb back into the European spots, whereas Augsburg can look to consolidate their position just two places above the mid‑table.