Key Takeaways:
- FC Augsburg dismissed head coach Sandro Wagner with immediate effect
- Wagner left after 14 Bundesliga matches, recording 4 wins, 1 draw and 9 defeats, with the team on 10 points in 14th place
- The club is expected to announce an interim successor in the coming hours while searching for a new permanent head coach
Wagner Dismissed Amid Augsburg’s Bundesliga Struggles
FC Augsburg has taken a drastic step in an effort to halt its alarming slide in the Bundesliga, removing Sandro Wagner from his role as head coach with immediate effect.
German outlets BILD and Sky Sport reported that the decision was made on the same day it became public, with the squad informed promptly. The development has caused a stir across German football, given the timing and the profile of the coach involved.
🚨💥 BREAKING | FC Augsburg have dismissed head coach Sandro #Wagner with immediate effect.
The decision was taken today. Team informed, as also via BILD.@_dennisbayer | @SkySportDE 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/5wFRHcES83
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 1, 2025
Results, League Position and Performance Data
Wagner’s tenure has been undermined by a stark set of results. Since taking charge last June, he has overseen 14 league matches, delivering only four victories, one draw and nine defeats.
This sequence has left Augsburg sitting 14th in the Bundesliga table with just 10 points, uncomfortably close to the relegation zone. The club’s hierarchy has concluded that the current trajectory represents too great a risk to allow the situation to continue.
| Matches Managed | Wins | Draws | Losses | Current League Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 14th | 10 |
High Hopes After National Team Experience
When Wagner was appointed last June, his arrival generated significant optimism around the Bavarian club. His recent, albeit short, spell as assistant to Julian Nagelsmann with the German national team had raised expectations that he could inject modern tactical concepts and renewed energy into Augsburg’s set-up.
The move was widely viewed as an investment in the club’s long-term future, with an emphasis on implementing fresh, dynamic ideas on the pitch. However, the inability to convert that vision into consistent results or secure vital points in key fixtures has steadily eroded the board’s confidence.
Ultimately, the lack of progress in the table and the persistent proximity to the relegation zone have exhausted the patience of the club’s management, leading to the decision to part ways.
Next Steps for Augsburg
The club is expected to confirm, within hours, who will assume responsibility for the team on at least a temporary basis while a permanent successor is identified.
Further official communication from Augsburg will clarify the interim solution and the process for the search for a new head coach.
