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Augsburg under pressure: third bankruptcy in a row – Wagner under criticism!
Mainz defeated Augsburg 4-1 in an exciting Bundesliga game, despite being outnumbered after being sent off. Coach Wagner under pressure.
Augsburg under pressure: third bankruptcy in a row – Wagner under criticism!
Once again, FC Augsburg fans have to experience a disappointing Bundesliga game. On September 20, 2025, the team lost 1:4 against FSV Mainz 05 in their home stadium. The match quickly tested the spirits of 29,162 spectators, as Augsburg were anything but strong in the first 45 minutes. Mainz was the dominant team from the start and mercilessly exploited the hosts' weaknesses. Radiowestfalica reports that Kaishu Sano gave the visitors the lead in the 14th minute after Chrislain Matsima played an unfortunate bad pass.
The situation worsened for Augsburg when Dominik Kohr increased the score to 2-0 in the 26th minute. There was a bitter setback for the guests in the second half: Kohr received a yellow-red card in the 53rd minute after repeated foul play. Despite being outnumbered, Mainz managed to extend the result - Paul Nebel scored in the 60th minute and Armindo Sieb in the 69th minute. Augsburg was only able to score a consolation goal in the 83rd minute through Samuel Essende, but this only underlined their frustration with their own performance.
Wagner under pressure
The third defeat in a row puts coach Sandro Wagner under pressure. This is not only Mainz's first win this season, after the team had previously only been able to collect one point, but also a cautious signal to Augsburg, who have not been able to convince in the first part of the season ZDF Today. The clear result raises doubts about the stability of the defense, which acted negligently in many situations and made things easy for Mainz.
The game was further proof that Augsburg needs to turn things around as quickly as possible this season to avoid slipping into relegation. The team still seems to be looking for the right rhythm and has only managed one win from their previous games. All eyes are now on how the club's management reacts to this development and whether a coach dismissal may be imminent in the near future. According to Transfermarkt, coaching changes are not uncommon in the Bundesliga, and with Augsburg under pressure in the table, a change could come quickly.
It remains to be seen whether the Augsburgers will manage to rehabilitate themselves in the coming games. What is certain, however, is that a solution must be found to break the negative spiral. The next game on Sunday will show whether the team can prove the critics wrong.