Match Report: FC 08 Homburg 5–2 Bayern Alzenau
German Regionalliga | 9 May 2026, 20:00 CET

FC 08 Homburg produced a sensational attacking display to thrash Bayern Alzenau 5–2 at the Waldstadion Homburg, climbing into the upper half of the Regionalliga table. The hosts raced into a four‑goal lead before half‑time, leaving Alzenau shell‑shocked and unable to mount a meaningful comeback.

Match Overview

Homburg scored twice inside the opening ten minutes through Nicklas Shipnoski and Phil Halbauer. Further goals from Tim Stegerer and Shipnoski again made it 4–0 by the 38th minute. Bayern Alzenau pulled two back after the break via Adis Omerbašić and a penalty from Leon Müller, but Homburg’s Jonas Scholz added a fifth late on to seal a comprehensive victory.

Key Moments

• 4' – Shipnoski pokes home from a rebound after a corner.
• 9' – Halbauer doubles the lead with a curling effort from 20 yards.
• 26' – Stegerer heads in from a set piece to make it 3–0.
• 38' – Shipnoski’s second, a low drive from the edge of the area.
• 52' – Omerbašić pulls one back for Alzenau with a volley.
• 67' – Müller scores a penalty for Alzenau, 4–2.
• 83' – Scholz restores Homburg’s three‑goal cushion with a tap‑in.

Tactical Story

Homburg set up in an aggressive 4‑3‑3, pressing high and exploiting Alzenau’s slow defensive transitions. Their midfield trio dominated the first half, feeding wingers Shipnoski and Halbauer who tore the full‑backs apart. Alzenau improved after switching to a back three but could not overcome the early deficit.

Standout Players

• Nicklas Shipnoski (FC 08 Homburg) – Two goals and an assist; unplayable in the first half.
• Phil Halbauer (FC 08 Homburg) – Scored a wonderful goal and created numerous chances.
• Adis Omerbašić (Bayern Alzenau) – Scored a consolation and tried to spark a revival.

Table Impact

FC 08 Homburg move up to seventh in the Regionalliga table, closing the gap to the top five. Bayern Alzenau remain in the relegation zone, now six points from safety with only a few matches left.