FC Saarbrücken vs 22.08.26 13:301 – 1(2-4 pen)After Pen
Hertha BSC — DFB Pokal: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Fahrner's stoppage-time leveller forces shootout as Hertha fall to Saarbrücken
FC Saarbrücken beat Hertha BSC on penalties in the DFB Pokal Round of 64 after the tie finished 1-1 following extra time, with Saarbrücken winning the shootout 4-2 at Ludwigspark-Stadion.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Hertha broke the deadlock in the second half through Paul Seguin, who struck in the 69th minute to put the away side 1-0 ahead and seemingly on course to progress. Saarbrücken pushed for an equaliser and found one deep into stoppage time, Philip Fahrner levelling in the 90+2nd minute to send the tie into extra time at 1-1.
Neither side found a breakthrough in extra time, with the score after regulation and beyond standing at 1-1, forcing a penalty shootout. Saarbrücken held their nerve from the spot, converting enough to win 4-2 and eliminate Hertha despite having been outplayed for long spells of the contest.
Philip Fahrner scored the dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Saarbrücken and was rated the top performer on the pitch with a 9.0 rating.
Hertha dominated possession with 63 percent and had 33 shots to Saarbrücken's 7, yet still needed penalties to be eliminated.
FC Saarbrücken and Hertha BSC drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). Hertha BSC won the penalty shootout 4–2.
FC Saarbrücken met Hertha BSC in the DFB Pokal (Round of 64). Kick-off was Saturday, 22 August 2026, 13:30 UTC at Ludwigspark Stadion. Referee: Benjamin Brand.
Team pages: FC Saarbrücken · Hertha BSC · DFB Pokal
Key moments
- 69' Goal: Paul Seguin — 0–1 · Watch Paul Seguin's goal video (69')
- 90+2' Goal: Philip Fahrner — 1–1 · Watch Philip Fahrner's goal video (90+2')
Starting line-ups
FC Saarbrücken (4-2-3-1)
Hertha BSC (4-2-3-1)
Sirius · Why these numbers
Before kick-off Sirius gave FC Saarbrücken 37%, the draw 29%, Hertha BSC 34%. It finished FC Saarbrücken 1–1 Hertha BSC.
Home ground outweighs Hertha BSC's rating edge — Hertha BSC are the stronger side on our strength rating, but home ground gives FC Saarbrücken the lean. The draw at 29% is about what a gap this size usually leaves.
Why FC Saarbrücken at 37%?
Home ground, against the rating. Hertha BSC sit 97 points higher on our strength rating — 1502 to 1599. Sides with a 50–100-point rating edge on the road won 32.9% of 10,522 such games.
Why only 37%?
Because Hertha BSC are the stronger side on our strength rating. Hertha BSC hold 8 more possession points (47 to 39 in recent games) across a 97-point rating gap. Control now carries a receipt beyond near-equals too: sides with this control edge at a 75–150-point rating gap won 42.6% of 8,607 such games where the class table expected 41.3%.
Why the draw at 29%?
With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 28.3%. These teams' recent games average 3.0 goals — a typical goals environment. Games in that environment drew 24.6% of 24,834. The control factor adds 1.2 points to the draw.
What did we measure but not count?
FC Saarbrücken arrive with 17 fully-tracked matches, so their strength number is a first estimate that will move quickly; Hertha BSC bring a 520-game record. New-to-the-record sides are where our rating knows least.
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About this match
On this page: the FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha BSC final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this DFB Pokal fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Paul Seguin's goal against FC Saarbrücken (69').
- Watch Philip Fahrner's goal against Hertha BSC (90+2').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from FC Saarbrücken 1–1 Hertha BSC. Explore more on the FC Saarbrücken and Hertha BSC team pages or the DFB Pokal page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha BSC?
FC Saarbrücken and Hertha BSC drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0). Hertha BSC won the penalty shootout 4–2.
›Who scored in FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha BSC?
Paul Seguin (69') for Hertha BSC; Philip Fahrner (90+2') for FC Saarbrücken.
›Where can I watch FC Saarbrücken vs Hertha BSC highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from FC Saarbrücken 1–1 Hertha BSC are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.