Follow live coverage as Heidenheim face Augsburg in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.
At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2 - 5 FC Augsburg
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:24
Match ends, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 5.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:24
Second Half ends, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 5.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:24
Attempt missed. Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:22
Tim Siersleben (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:21
Foul by Tim Siersleben (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:17
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 5. Elvis Rexhbeçaj (FC Augsburg) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:16
Penalty conceded by Tim Siersleben (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:12
Foul by Stefan Schimmer (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:12
Maximilian Bauer (FC Augsburg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:12
Tim Siersleben (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:11
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Florian Pick replaces Eren Dinkçi.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:10
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:10
Delay in match because of an injury Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:10
Substitution, FC Augsburg. Tim Breithaupt replaces Niklas Dorsch because of an injury.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:10
Substitution, FC Augsburg. Maximilian Bauer replaces Phillip Tietz.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:06
Attempt saved. Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:05
Attempt saved. Jan-Niklas Beste (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marvin Pieringer.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:02
Corner, FC Augsburg. Conceded by Tim Siersleben.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:04
Attempt blocked. Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Iago.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:00
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Stefan Schimmer replaces Tim Kleindienst.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:00
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Marnon Busch replaces Omar Traoré.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:00
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Marvin Pieringer replaces Denis Thomalla.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
18:00
Substitution, FC Augsburg. Arne Engels replaces Fredrik Jensen.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:53
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 4. Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) with an attempt from very close range following a corner.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:52
Corner, FC Augsburg. Conceded by Kevin Müller.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:52
Attempt saved. Fredrik Jensen (FC Augsburg) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Elvis Rexhbeçaj.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:52
Foul by Niklas Dorsch (FC Augsburg).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:52
Jan-Niklas Beste (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:52
Substitution, FC Augsburg. Iago replaces Sven Michel.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:50
Attempt missed. Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:47
Attempt missed. Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:47
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Robert Gumny.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:47
Attempt blocked. Jan-Niklas Beste (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:45
Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:44
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Kevin Sessa replaces Adrian Beck.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:44
Attempt missed. Jan-Niklas Beste (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Adrian Beck.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:41
Attempt missed. Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:41
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Felix Uduokhai.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:42
Attempt blocked. Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adrian Beck.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:39
Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:39
Foul by Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:36
Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:34
Second Half begins 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 3.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:19
First Half ends, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 3.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:19
Foul by Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:18
Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:17
Omar Traoré (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:16
Attempt missed. Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) header from the left side of the six yard box.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:13
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 3. Ermedin Demirovic (FC Augsburg) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Fredrik Jensen with a cross.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:11
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 2. Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Phillip Tietz.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:11
Attempt missed. Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Phillip Tietz.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:08
Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:08
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:08
Delay in match because of an injury Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:09
Foul by Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:06
Corner, FC Augsburg. Conceded by Adrian Beck.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:02
Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:02
Elvis Rexhbeçaj (FC Augsburg) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:00
Foul by Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
17:00
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 1. Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Fredrik Jensen with a cross following a corner.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:59
Corner, FC Augsburg. Conceded by Lennard Maloney.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:58
Foul by Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:57
Jan-Niklas Beste (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:55
Foul by Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:55
Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:54
Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:49
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2, FC Augsburg 0. Jan-Niklas Beste (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Omar Traoré.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:48
Goal! 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1, FC Augsburg 0. Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Adrian Beck following a corner.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:48
Attempt missed. Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Jan-Niklas Beste with a cross following a corner.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:48
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Fredrik Jensen.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:48
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Niklas Dorsch.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:46
Offside, FC Augsburg. Niklas Dorsch tries a through ball, but Phillip Tietz is caught offside.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:44
Corner, FC Augsburg. Conceded by Eren Dinkçi.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:42
Foul by Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:41
Offside, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Omar Traoré tries a through ball, but Eren Dinkçi is caught offside.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:40
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Mads Pedersen.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:44
Attempt blocked. Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:40
Attempt blocked. Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:40
Attempt saved. Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:38
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Mads Pedersen.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:37
Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:36
Foul by Tim Siersleben (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:32
Foul by Niklas Dorsch (FC Augsburg).
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:31
First Half begins.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
16:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Heidenheim vs Augsburg
15:30
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