Union Berlin lost 1-3 at home to FC Schalke 04 on Friday. The result at the Alte Försterei handed Schalke their first win of the season.
Gosens strikes early
Robin Gosens put Schalke ahead in the 25th minute, setting up the away win. Union only got back into the game late on through Tim Skarke, assisted by Tom Rothe.
Referee injured mid-match
The referee needed treatment during the game. Sportschau reported that the official was injured as the match unfolded, though the fixture continued to its conclusion.
Table picture stays bleak
With just one point from three games, Union Berlin currently sit 16th in the 2. Bundesliga, eight points behind leaders SC Freiburg. Four goals scored against ten conceded highlight the attacking struggles that have marked the club's early season, figures that can be checked on our standings page.
Looking ahead
After the international break, Union face RB Leipzig, currently 12th in the table, in their next fixture. The match is set for 21 November at home, with the full calendar available on our fixtures page. Anyone tracking the squad's fitness before that game can check the latest updates on our injuries page, while the squad page lists the current group of players. That leaves the coaching staff roughly two months to turn results around before Leipzig arrive.
