Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Hamburger SV 3-1 (1-1) in the Bundesliga on Sunday, securing their second win over the promoted side within a week. The victory lifts Frankfurt to eighth place and was marked by a historic late substitution of 16-year-old Niko Ilicevic. With this win on 1 November, the team consolidates its position in 15th place, but with eight points from seven games, they trail the league leaders by ten points.
An early lead via a Warmed Omari own goal (10') was cancelled out by Terem Moffi for HSV just four minutes later (14'). After the break, Eintracht turned the game around. Raphael Onyedika scored in the 47th minute following a mistake by goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes. Younes Ebnoutalib made it 3-1 in the 69th minute, finishing off a quick counter-attack set up by Can Yilmaz Uzun. Ebnoutalib, who increased his season tally to five goals in seven appearances with this strike, is now the team's top scorer.
Ilicevic makes Bundesliga history
In stoppage time, manager Adi Hütter brought on 16-year-old Niko Ilicevic. At 16 years and one day old, the attacking midfielder is now the joint-youngest player in Bundesliga history, alongside Youssoufa Moukoko. Hütter stated that the player had entered the history books with his late appearance.
Eintracht dominated the statistics with 52% possession and 15 shots, ten of which were on target. The defence around Robin Koch and Lilian Brassier allowed HSV few clear chances. With eight points from seven games, Frankfurt now sit 15th in the standings, though their goal difference remains negative at minus seven. Their season tally now stands at ten goals scored and 17 conceded. Their recent form over the last five matches shows three wins and two losses, with the team entering the next fixture on a two-game winning run.
Looking ahead to Paderborn
Eintracht's next task is an away match against SC Paderborn 07 next Saturday, 7 November (15:30 local time). Adi Hütter's team goes into the fixture on a two-game winning streak, following a prior loss to Borussia Dortmund. Frankfurt aims to use the positive momentum to move further away from the relegation zone. The team reflects on a mixed run of recent results: following a 6-0 away defeat at RB Leipzig came a 1-0 home win against 1. FC Köln, a 1-0 loss in Dortmund, a 3-1 away victory in Hamburg, and now this repeat 3-1 success.
Eintracht Frankfurt is in 8th place in the Bundesliga after the 3-1 win against Hamburger SV on November 1st. The team now has 11 points from eight games and is seven points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old Can Uzun shone in the match with an assist for Younes Ebnoutalib. Manager Adi Hütter said: "Can decisively shaped the game with his actions."
Niko Ilicevic showed his ability immediately in his record debut. The 16-year-old came on in the 3-1 win against HSV and fired two shots shortly after his substitution. His teammate Can Uzun said: "I am simply proud of him. He played a really great game." Eintracht are in 8th place with 11 points.
Eintracht Frankfurt secured Joti Chatzialexiou as their new sporting director the day before the 3-1 win against HSV. The club announced on November 1 that Chatzialexiou will take up his post on February 1, 2027. The team is in 8th place with 11 points and has scored 13 goals.
Update, 3 November 2026 The draw for the DFB-Pokal round of 16 took place. The club announced that Eintracht Frankfurt will face Borussia Dortmund. The team is 8th in the Bundesliga with 11 points and has scored 13 goals.
