Heidenheim Draws with St. Gallen, Faces Playoffs in Conference League

The Bundesliga side ends its group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw, missing a direct path to the Round of 16 but breaking a seven-game losing streak.

Heidenheim secured a 1-1 draw against FC St. Gallen in their final group stage match in the Conference League but failed to qualify directly for the Round of 16.
Norman Theuerkauf scored in the first half, but a late equalizer from Jozo Stanic dashed Heidenheim's hopes of bypassing the playoff round.
The result ended Heidenheim's seven-match losing streak across competitions, offering a morale boost before their critical Bundesliga relegation battle against VfL Bochum on Sunday.
The team will now compete in the Conference League playoffs in February, with their opponent to be determined in Friday's draw between KAA Gent and FC Copenhagen.
Amid a challenging season, Heidenheim's struggles include nine losses in their last ten matches, highlighting the toll of competing in both domestic and European competitions.