Fabian Reese scored a goal for VfL Wolfsburg in their 2-5 win away at Karlsruher SC on Saturday. The match on the third matchday of the 2. Bundesliga took place on 29 August 2026 at the BBBank Wildpark in Karlsruhe.
The attacker found the net in the second half. A photo from the agency DPA / Picture Alliance, taken by Uli Deck, captures Reese in the moment of celebration. For Wolfsburg, it was the first point gained in the new matchweek after a win and a draw from their first two fixtures.
With the three points earned in Karlsruhe, VfL Wolfsburg's starting position sees an improvement. Before this matchday, the team sat in fourth place in the 2. Bundesliga with four points from two games. Their record was one win, one draw, and zero losses, with a goal difference of +1 (1 scored, 0 conceded). Their recent form reads WD. The gap to league leaders Hertha BSC remains five points. The full overview of the 2. Bundesliga standings is available on our site.
The away win highlights Wolfsburg's offensive strength in the early part of the campaign. The team is yet to concede a goal in the league. The attack also delivered with Reese's goal in a tough away fixture. The points haul of seven from three games provides a solid foundation for the challenges ahead. Next week brings another home match where the team will look to build on their positive home record.
The immediate task for VfL Wolfsburg is a home fixture against Energie Cottbus on 5 September 2026. Cottbus currently sits seventh in the table and will be a demanding opponent. All upcoming fixtures are listed in our fixtures calendar. For the coach and team, the focus is now on taking the positives from Karlsruhe and further improving their chance conversion. A win at home could help solidify their connection to the top group. The team lineup and further statistics can be viewed on our squad page.
the 2-5 win in Karlsruhe is a step in the right direction. It secured three points in a difficult away game and preserved the unbeaten run. The coming weeks will show if Wolfsburg can translate this development into consistent results.
