Oliver Burke makes Scottish history with Bundesliga hat-trick

Oliver Burke Hits First Bundesliga Hat-Trick by a Scottish Player

Oliver Burke wrote his name into the history books with a stunning hat-trick as Union Berlin edged Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 in one of the most thrilling games of the Bundesliga season.

The 28-year-old winger became the first Scottish player to score a hat-trick in the Bundesliga, delivering a brilliant performance that powered Union to a crucial away victory.

Match Summary: Seven-Goal Thriller in Frankfurt

• Ilyas Ansah opened the scoring early for Union Berlin

• Burke made it 2-0 with a composed finish in the 32nd minute

• Nathaniel Brown pulled one back for Frankfurt just before half-time

• Burke then struck twice in four minutes early in the second half — a back-post header and a cheeky dink

• Can Uzun and Jonathan Burkardt responded for Frankfurt, but Union held firm

The final scoreline Frankfurt 3–4 Union Berlin reflected a game filled with drama, attacking flair, and individual brilliance from the former RB Leipzig and West Brom winger.

Historic Hat-Trick for Scotland

Burke, capped 13 times for Scotland but not since 2020, scored his first goals for Union Berlin after joining on a free transfer from Werder Bremen this summer.

His treble included:

1. A calm finish after a bursting run behind the Frankfurt backline

2. A clinical header at the back post

3. A delightful chip to complete the hat-trick in style

“A special night for Oliver Burke — and Scottish football — in Germany,” remarked Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae.

League Standings Update

• Union Berlin sit 10th in the Bundesliga with 6 points from 4 matches

• Eintracht Frankfurt, also on 6 points, are ahead in 6th on goal difference

The result provides a morale-boosting win for Union, who have had an inconsistent start to the campaign.

Conclusion

This was not just a thrilling win for Union Berlin — it was a historic milestone for Scottish football.

Oliver Burke’s first-ever Bundesliga hat-trick by a Scot is a reminder of his quality and potential resurgence on the European stage.

With form like this, a Scotland recall may not be far away.