Munich, September 26, 2026 – TSV 1860 Munich faced their first setback of the season, losing 1:3 (1:1) to SV Wacker Burghausen. The match, held in Burghausen, saw 8,821 spectators witness the Lions’ defeat, just before their traditional visit to Oktoberfest.
Match Details: Goals and Key Moments
Emre Erdogan scored the sole goal for Munich in the 39th minute. However, Jannis Turtschan (17th minute), Maximilian Schuhbauer (76th minute), and Benedikt Schwarzensteiner (90th minute) secured the victory for the home team. This loss places TSV 1860 Munich in seventh position in the Fußball-Regionalliga standings.
Pre-match Expectations and Oktoberfest Plans
Prior to the match, coach Alper Kayabunar, a native of Munich, expressed his honor at the upcoming Oktoberfest visit, where he anticipated meeting Mayor Dominik Krause personally. The team’s visit to the Oktoberfest is scheduled for Tuesday.
A Challenging Encounter Against a Strong Offense
In Burghausen, the Lions encountered the most offensively potent team in the Regionalliga Bayern, with Wacker having scored 24 goals already this season. Wacker started strong, taking a deserved lead in the first 15 minutes. However, 1860 Munich then dominated play, creating numerous chances but consistently being denied by the outstanding performance of Markus Schöller, Burghausen’s goalkeeper. Erdogan’s solo effort eventually broke the deadlock.
Second Half and Decisive Counter-Attack
The second half mirrored the first, with the Lions pressing hard and missing several opportunities. Ultimately, they were caught on a counter-attack that completely reversed the flow of the game. Schwarzensteiner sealed the victory with a scissor-kick goal in the final minutes.
Implications for the Team and Future Outlook
This defeat marks a significant moment for TSV 1860 Munich, as it is their first loss of the current season. The team will now need to regroup and analyze their performance before their next fixtures. The disappointment of the loss will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion as they head to their traditional Oktoberfest celebration.
Source: https://www.antenne.de/nachrichten/bayern/erste-pleite-1860-muenchen-verliert-in-burghausen
