Overview
- Cedric Itten scored twice for Fortuna Düsseldorf, heading the winner in stoppage time after his first-half opener.
- Christopher Lenz inadvertently leveled for 1. FC Magdeburg with an 88th‑minute own goal before the late decider.
- The 2–1 result is Fortuna’s first victory under coach Markus Anfang, ending a near two‑month stretch without a win.
- Reports described the match as poor in quality, with both teams wasting clear chances and struggling in open play.
- Supporters observed a planned 12‑minute silence protesting proposed stadium measures, while a spectator was taken to hospital in critical condition before kickoff.