Werder Bremen drew 2–2 with SC Paderborn in the Bundesliga on October 17, 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of the Weserstadion while extending a streak of falling behind by two goals without losing.
Niclas Füllkrug Extends Scoring Streak in Weserstadion Centennial
Niclas Füllkrug continued his scoring run during the Bundesliga home match against SC Paderborn on October 17, 2026, finding the net twice in a 2–2 draw. Füllkrug has now scored in five consecutive league matches, matching a milestone previously achieved by Miroslav Klose in the Bremer jersey. Speaking after the final whistle in the mixed zone, Füllkrug downplayed his personal statistics and current standing as the leader of the goalscoring list with six goals, emphasizing instead the team’s tactical development under coach Daniel Thioune.
🚨🇩🇪 Niklas Füllkrug (33) has been scoring goals since returning to Werder Bremen! 💚🤍⚽️ vs FC Hansa Lüneburg❌ vs Freiburg⚽️ vs RB Leipzig⚽️ vs Köln⚽️ vs Augsburg4 goals in 5 matches! 👏 pic.twitter.com/EGgWwqNWCA
“Es ist wirklich nicht wichtig,” Füllkrug said of his scoring form, pointing instead to the side’s improved buildup play from possession rather than relying purely on counter-attacks and set pieces.
Paderborn Takes Early Lead Before Werder Fights Back
The visiting promoted side established a two-goal advantage during the opening 45 minutes at the Weserstadion. Stefano Marino opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a shot underneath the crossbar, before Stefan Tigges capitalized on a defensive lapse following a throw-in to double Paderborn’s lead. Werder responded after halftime, with Füllkrug converting in the 59th and 66th minutes to level the score. Despite sustained pressure from the hosts through the remainder of the fixture, neither side found a winner, and Paderborn struck the goalframe in stoppage time.
The result marked the third match in which Werder Bremen recovered from a 2–0 deficit, following similar comebacks against Augsburg and Dortmund. Recovering from a two-goal deficit in three successive fixtures without suffering defeat is a unique occurrence across 19,272 Bundesliga matches.
Daniel Thioune Evaluates the Squad’s Mental Resilience
Coach Daniel Thioune praised his team’s mental composure after the match, noting that the squad no longer collapses after conceding early goals, a vulnerability that plagued them in the previous campaign. Thioune described Füllkrug as the team’s “Lokführer” (engine driver) and acknowledged that managing the forward’s relentless drive in training and matches remains a demanding task.
Center-back Amos Pieper noted that the repeated second-half comebacks physically drain the roster, pointing out that defender Arthur suffered cramps during the closing stages. Werder prepares for its next scheduled Bundesliga fixture following the centenary weekend celebrations at the Weserstadion.
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