Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim LIVE: Bundesliga latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow live coverage as Borussia M'gladbach face Heidenheim 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.
Borussia VfL Mönchengladbach 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:27
Match ends, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:27
Second Half ends, Borussia Mönchengladbach 2, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:25
Attempt saved. Robin Hack (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:23
Attempt missed. Stefan Schimmer (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Tim Kleindienst with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:22
Foul by Patrick Herrmann (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:21
Attempt missed. Robin Hack (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Patrick Herrmann following a fast break.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:21
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Luca Netz.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:19
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Nico Elvedi.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:18
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Tomás Cvancara replaces Jordan Siebatcheu because of an injury.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:18
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:18
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Fabio Chiarodia replaces Rocco Reitz.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:16
Delay in match because of an injury Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:16
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Stefan Schimmer replaces Lennard Maloney.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:16
Attempt missed. Patrick Herrmann (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Robin Hack following a fast break.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:16
Attempt blocked. Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Denis Thomalla.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:10
Attempt saved. Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Robin Hack.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:08
Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:08
Marvin Pieringer (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:08
Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:08
Attempt blocked. Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonas Föhrenbach with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:08
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Christoph Kramer replaces Alassane Pléa.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:06
Foul by Robin Hack (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:06
Attempt saved. Marnon Busch (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lennard Maloney.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:06
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Robin Hack replaces Nathan Ngoumou.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:06
Substitution, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Patrick Herrmann replaces Franck Honorat.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:02
Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:01
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Denis Thomalla replaces Norman Theuerkauf.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:01
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Marvin Pieringer replaces Jan-Niklas Beste.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:01
Attempt saved. Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Marnon Busch with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:35
Attempt blocked. Florian Pick (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jan-Niklas Beste.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:56
Foul by Tim Siersleben (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:56
Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:55
Attempt missed. Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:54
Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:53
Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:52
Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:52
Florian Pick (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:51
Foul by Florian Pick (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:50
Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:48
Foul by Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:48
Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:48
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:47
Delay in match because of an injury Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:46
Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:42
Own Goal by Jonas Föhrenbach, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Borussia Mönchengladbach 2, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
16:27
Attempt blocked. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:41
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Patrick Mainka.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:41
Attempt blocked. Luca Netz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Alassane Pléa.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:40
Nathan Ngoumou (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:39
Foul by Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:36
Second Half begins Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:35
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Marnon Busch replaces Omar Traoré.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:35
Substitution, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Florian Pick replaces Adrian Beck.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:19
First Half ends, Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:18
Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:18
Franck Honorat (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:08
Goal! Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 1. Eren Dinkçi (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) right footed shot from outside the box following a fast break.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:07
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Kevin Müller.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:08
Attempt saved. Nathan Ngoumou (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joe Scally.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:07
Attempt saved. Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Franck Honorat with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:05
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Patrick Mainka.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:04
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Tim Siersleben.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:04
Attempt blocked. Rocco Reitz (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:03
Attempt blocked. Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Ngoumou with a headed pass.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
15:00
Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:59
Foul by Jonas Föhrenbach (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:59
Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:54
Julian Weigl (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:52
Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:53
Attempt blocked. Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jan-Niklas Beste with a cross.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:52
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Moritz Nicolas.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:52
Attempt saved. Jan-Niklas Beste (1. FC Heidenheim 1846) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonas Föhrenbach.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:49
Hand ball by Jordan Siebatcheu (Borussia Mönchengladbach).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:47
Attempt missed. Nathan Ngoumou (Borussia Mönchengladbach) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:47
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:47
Delay in match because of an injury Lennard Maloney (1. FC Heidenheim 1846).
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:42
Corner, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. Conceded by Nathan Ngoumou.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:41
Offside, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Franck Honorat tries a through ball, but Joe Scally is caught offside.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:38
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Lennard Maloney.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:34
Goal! Borussia Mönchengladbach 1, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 0. Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a corner.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:33
Corner, Borussia Mönchengladbach. Conceded by Omar Traoré.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:32
Alassane Pléa (Borussia Mönchengladbach) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:31
First Half begins.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
14:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Borussia M'gladbach vs Heidenheim
13:30
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