3. Liga 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
GermanySeason 2026/2027
About the league: 3. Liga
This page covers the 3. Liga season in Germany. The 2026/2027 field includes 20 teams, and MSV Duisburg sits atop the standings with 9 points. Teams combine for 3.55 goals per game on average, while BTTS occurs in 59% of games. The schedule runs from August 7, 2026 through May 22, 2027.
3. Liga 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
29 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 3. Liga season. MSV Duisburg leads the standings with 9 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 3.55 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games. 66% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 41% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 41% of games. 17% end in a draw. Road teams win 41% of games.
Team leaders
MSV Duisburg has the league's highest scoring average at 3.33 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of Viktoria Köln's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MSV Duisburg | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | +8 | 9 | 3.00 | WWW |
| 2 |  Hansa Rostock | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:7 | +3 | 7 | 2.33 | WDW |
| 3 |  Hoffenheim II | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | +5 | 6 | 2.00 | LWW |
| 4 |  Meppen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | +2 | 6 | 2.00 | LWW |
| 5 |  Saarbrucken | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | +2 | 6 | 2.00 | WWL |
| 6 |  Ingolstadt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | +2 | 5 | 1.67 | DDW |
| 7 |  Preußen Münster | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | +2 | 4 | 2.00 | WD |
| 8 |  Würzburger Kickers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | +1 | 4 | 1.33 | DWL |
| 9 |  Fortuna Köln | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | LDW |
| 10 |  Alemannia Aachen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WDL |
| 11 |  Waldhof Mannheim | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WDL |
| 12 |  Rot-Weiss Essen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 | LWD |
| 13 |  Havelse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 | 1.00 | LLW |
| 14 |  Viktoria Köln | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 | 1.50 | LW |
| 15 |  Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 | 1.00 | LLW |
| 16 |  Stuttgart II | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | -2 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 17 |  Jahn Regensburg | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 18 |  Sonnenhof Großaspach | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 3 | 1.00 | WLL |
| 19 |  Wehen Wiesbaden | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:7 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 | LLD |
| 20 |  Verl | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:10 | -6 | 0 | 0.00 | LLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 29 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1MSV Duisburg3.33
- 2Hansa Rostock3.33
- 3Hoffenheim II3.00
- 4Saarbrucken2.67
- 5Viktoria Köln2.50
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1MSV Duisburg0.67
- 2Meppen1.00
- 3Ingolstadt1.00
- 4Preußen Münster1.00
- 5Fortuna Köln1.00
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Viktoria Köln100%
- 2Hansa Rostock100%
- 3Waldhof Mannheim100%
- 4Preußen Münster100%
- 5Verl100%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1MSV Duisburg100%
- 2Würzburger Kickers100%
- 3Viktoria Köln100%
- 4Hansa Rostock100%
- 5Waldhof Mannheim100%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1MSV Duisburg7.7
- 2Sonnenhof Großaspach7.7
- 3Fortuna Düsseldorf6.3
- 4Saarbrucken6.3
- 5Meppen6.0
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, 3. Liga rates close to average for game pace, close to average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is above average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Fabian Schleusener6.73
- 2Florian Pick6.65
- 3Giorgos Antzoulas6.60
- 4David Otto6.56
- 5Can Coskun6.54
- 6Simon Lorenz6.53
- 7Adrian Fein6.51
- 8Tim Oberdorf6.48
Most minutes
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSV Duisburg | 3 | 2.02 | 0.86 | +1.16 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| 2 | Hansa Rostock | 3 | 2.00 | 1.23 | +0.77 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 3 | Rot-Weiss Essen | 3 | 1.92 | 1.42 | +0.49 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 4 | Sonnenhof Großaspach | 3 | 1.79 | 1.42 | +0.37 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 5 | Ingolstadt | 3 | 1.44 | 1.21 | +0.23 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | Stuttgart II | 3 | 1.52 | 1.36 | +0.16 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 7 | Saarbrucken | 3 | 1.79 | 1.62 | +0.16 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 8 | Wehen Wiesbaden | 3 | 1.52 | 1.41 | +0.11 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 9 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 3 | 1.39 | 1.30 | +0.09 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 10 | Meppen | 3 | 1.63 | 1.59 | +0.05 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 11 | Waldhof Mannheim | 3 | 1.42 | 1.45 | -0.03 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | Verl | 3 | 1.44 | 1.58 | -0.14 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| 13 | Hoffenheim II | 3 | 1.33 | 1.55 | -0.22 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 14 | Viktoria Köln | 2 | 1.64 | 1.43 | +0.21 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | Fortuna Köln | 3 | 1.22 | 1.59 | -0.37 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 16 | Alemannia Aachen | 3 | 1.18 | 1.57 | -0.39 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 17 | Jahn Regensburg | 3 | 1.25 | 1.76 | -0.51 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | Würzburger Kickers | 3 | 0.92 | 1.50 | -0.58 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 19 | Preußen Münster | 2 | 1.17 | 1.85 | -0.67 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 20 | Havelse | 3 | 0.95 | 2.00 | -1.05 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 3
FAQ
How many teams play in 3. Liga?
3. Liga has 20 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 3. Liga season start and end?
The 2026/2027 3. Liga schedule runs from August 7, 2026 through May 22, 2027.
How many rounds are in the 3. Liga season?
The 2026/2027 3. Liga schedule covers 38 rounds.
Who leads the 3. Liga standings?
MSV Duisburg leads 3. Liga with 9 points.
Which team scores the most goals in 3. Liga?
MSV Duisburg has the league's highest scoring average at 3.33 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in 3. Liga?
MSV Duisburg allows the fewest goals in 3. Liga, at 0.67 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in 3. Liga?
3. Liga games average 3.55 goals.
How often do 3. Liga games finish Over 2.5 goals?
66% of 3. Liga games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in 3. Liga?
Both teams score in 59% of 3. Liga games.
How often do home teams win in 3. Liga?
Home teams win 41% of 3. Liga games.
What does xG show in 3. Liga stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The 3. Liga xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in 3. Liga?
Fabian Schleusener leads the recorded scoring table in 3. Liga for 2026/2027 with 1 goals.