Union Berlin claimed a fourth win in five games after defeating struggling FC Koln 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.
Sebastian Andersson was the star on the day after netting a brace with a goal in each half to take his tally to eight league goals this season.
The win sees the Bundesliga debutants move up to 10th spot, while Koln ended the weekend at the bottom of the standings.
Paderborn claimed their second league win of the season after edging Werder Bremen 1-0 at the wohninvest WESERSTADION.
Sven Michel was the hero for the visitors after netting the winning goal in the 90th minute.
The win takes Paderborn up to 17th spot, four points adrift of safety while Bremen remain in 14th spot.
