1. FC Heidenheim 1846 secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over 1. FC Union Berlin at the Voith-Arena, thanks to a resilient home performance. Lukas Schubert netted the first goal in the 25th minute, before Marvin Pieringer doubled the hosts' lead in the 65th. Substitute Dennis Thwaite's late consolation for Union wasn't enough as Heidenheim earned a crucial three points.