Havelse against Lok Leipzig: The deciding game for promotion!

Havelse against Lok Leipzig: The deciding game for promotion!

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, 1. FC Lok Leipzig will face a crucial duel. In the second leg of the promotion games to the 3rd league, the team will face TSV Havelse. Kick-off is at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilhelm Langrehr Stadium in Havelse. The game will be broadcast exclusively by Magenta Sport, starting with preliminary reporting from 1:15 p.m., moderated by Thomas Wagner with the support of expert Daniel Flottmann. The encounter will be commented on by Mike Münkel. However, the encounter will not be shown on free TV.

After the first leg, which ended 1-1 at the Bruno Plache Stadium in Leipzig, Lok Leipzig is considered a slight outsider in the second leg. Despite this starting position, coach Wolfgang Wolf's team had a respectable away record last season: 11 of 17 away games were won, and only three defeats contributed to the result. Havelse were crowned the best home team in the Regionalliga Nord, with just two defeats on home soil all season.

The starting position for Lok Leipzig

The players from Leipzig face the challenge of significantly improving their performance in order to return to professional football. The first leg was a superiority for the Havels team, which they could turn into an advantage in this crucial second leg. In order to get promoted to the 3rd league, a win is essential for Leipzig. The relegation regulations also put pressure on the teams, as if there is a tie on goal difference after the two games, extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout follow.

The games in the promotion games to the 3rd league are part of a larger framework that also includes the relegation to the 2nd Bundesliga. But the eyes of football fans are now focused on the clash between Lok Leipzig and TSV Havelse. The first game of this relegation round took place on May 28th and both teams now have the opportunity to grab the last free place in the 3rd league.

Transmission and relevance

The broadcast of the promotion games is in the hands of Magenta Sport, who are expecting a high level of viewer interest. During the home and away games, the questions about the teams' performance and tactical finesse are particularly interesting, as the relegation games are of great importance, both sportingly and financially. A promotion to the 3rd league could bring not only sporting but also financial advantages for 1. FC Lok Leipzig.

For fans of both teams, this match is a highlight and an opportunity to push their teams to victory. On Sunday it's time for Lok Leipzig to put everything on one card!

Further information about these exciting games can be found at DFB and on Kicker.