Nürnberg were 15 minutes away from their first win of the season after Per Nilsson's early goal, but an Okazaki strike ensured a 1-1 draw.

FCN welcome Mainz 05 to the Grundig Stadion on Friday night. Gertjan Verbeek has set a clear aim, but he may be without two players.

1. FC Nürnberg lost 3-0 to Champions-League competitors Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Heung-Min Son scored a brace.

With a new, attacking style of play, Nürnberg are keen to be successful against Leverkusen and pick up their first three points of the season.

1. FC Nürnberg had to settle with a point after their 1-1 draw with VfL Wolfsburg. Daniel Ginczek equalised for FCN after the break.

FCN manager Gertjan Verbeek is desperate for the first three points of the season. One player is certain to start against Wolfsburg.

On Thursday, the midfielder had successful surgery on his groin.

Mike Frantz is confident that the club will continue to improve and under new manager Gertjan Verbeek, he has found a new role.

Today, September 12th, Hiroshi Kiyotake celebrates his 24th birthday!

Verbeek’s men put in a good performance in Gladbach, but returned home empty-handed. Drmic’s goal wasn’t enough for FCN.