Chemnitzer FC celebrates: Marx secures a last-minute win against Chemie Leipzig!
On August 13th, 2025, Jonas Marx scored the decisive goal for Chemnitz against Chemie Leipzig in an exciting regional game.

Chemnitzer FC celebrates: Marx secures a last-minute win against Chemie Leipzig!
In a thrilling duel in the Regionalliga Südost, Chemnitzer FC achieved a significant 1-0 win against BSG Chemie Leipzig on August 13, 2025. In the 86th minute, substitute Jonas Marx scored the decisive goal after escaping his opponent Marc Enke and going around the goalkeeper Luca Böggemann. Marx finished from seven meters into the empty goal and thus secured the important home win for Chemnitz, where over 8,000 spectators watched the game.
The game started intensely and Chemical Leipzig coach Adrian Alipour praised his team's start. However, he made it clear that the team also needed some luck after a shot hit the crossbar and several clear chances were missed in the second half. Alipour said his team deserved a draw.
Coach reactions and game progress
Benjamin Duda, coach of Chemnitzer FC, was pleased with the great atmosphere in the stadium and was particularly proud of Jonas Marx's debut goal, which confirmed his great ambition. Duda also commented that although Chemie Leipzig was unpleasant and dangerous, Chemnitz was closer to the first goal.
In stoppage time, Marx would have had the opportunity to extend the result, but his header was cleared by Jean Marie Nadjombe.
The league affiliation of Chemnitzer FC
In the current 2025/2026 season, Chemnitzer FC is playing in the Regionalliga, which is the fourth league in the German football system. This affiliation is an important basis for the club's sporting development in the region. Regarding the league, it must be noted that Chemnitz occupies an outstanding position compared to other locally active clubs, such as VfB Fortuna Chemnitz and SG Handwerk Rabenstein.
| League affiliation | Clubs |
|---|---|
| Regional League (4th League) | Chemnitz FC |
| Saxony League (6th League) | VfB Fortuna Chemnitz, SG Handwerk Rabenstein |
| National class (7th league) | SV Eiche Reichenbrand |
| District league (8th league) | BSC Rapid Chemnitz, TSV IFA Chemnitz, SG Adelsberg, Athletic Sonnenberg, FSV Grün-Weiß Klaffenbach, TSV Germania Chemnitz, Postsportverein, VfL Chemnitz, SV Victoria 03 Einsiedel, USG Chemnitz, VTB Chemnitz |
Chemnitzer FC has a long history in German football and is now playing intensively in the regional league, where it is also encountering a variety of challenges this season.
In conclusion, yesterday's win for Chemnitz not only means three important points in the table, but also represents a glimmer of hope for the fans in an already competitive league. For more information and details about the game, check out the reports on MDR as well as the statistics Chemnitz in numbers can be viewed.