Drama about promotion: Lok Leipzig narrowly fails against Havelse!

Drama about promotion: Lok Leipzig narrowly fails against Havelse!

In an exciting relegation duel, 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig has to swallow a bitter pill. Despite an impressive season in which the team set the record in the Regionalliga Nordost with 76 points, the traditional club remains in the fourth division. This is reported by the Young world. However, the decisive relegation did not go as hoped.

In the first leg of the promotion relegation match against TSV Havelse on May 29, 2025 in the Bruno Plache Stadium, the teams drew 1-1. While the crowd of almost 10,000 added to the exciting atmosphere, Lok Leipzig had to accept the deficit in the 89th minute through Marko Ilic before Dorian Cevis equalized in stoppage time. Loud NDR Both teams started nervously, and it took until the second half before Leipzig was able to put serious pressure on their opponents.

The season bottom line

Despite the disappointment in the relegation game, 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig can look back on a successful season. As Northeast title holders, the team was able to overcome the hurdle with the HFC to the end and came out victorious in the Saxony Cup. This highlights the remarkable performance of the club, which was also able to prove itself in the league against strong competitors.

The performance of TSV Havelse, who secured the championship in the Regionalliga Nord in mid-April with 74 points, should not be underestimated. In the past, the club was promoted to the third division via relegation in the 2021/2022 season, but suffered relegation after just one season. The stadium problem in their Wilhelm Langrehr Stadium, which does not meet DFB requirements, is forcing the team to switch to larger locations such as the Eilenried Stadium or the Hannover 96 Arena for potential home games.

Outlook for the second leg

The second leg will take place next Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the Havelse stadium. The team from Leipzig is required to prove themselves fully in this crucial game in order to achieve their desired goal of promotion. The outcome of the relegation is completely open after the 1-1 draw in the first leg, the chances are equal for both teams.

In summary, the relegation remains an emotional encounter that will keep football fans in Leipzig and beyond on their toes. The fans can eagerly await the second leg and have high hopes for the future of 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig.