Lok Leipzig triumphs in the derby: 2-0 against Chemie and lead the table!

Lok Leipzig triumphs in the derby: 2-0 against Chemie and lead the table!

In the prestigious Leipzig derby on October 19, 2025, 1. FC Lok Leipzig and BSG Chemie Leipzig faced each other. In an exciting encounter that took place at the Bruno Plache Stadium, the hosts were able to secure a clear 2-0 victory and thus celebrate their second derby victory within a week, having previously had the upper hand in the Saxony Cup.

The attendance for this clash was 11,121, who saw a goalless draw at half-time. Although FC Lok Leipzig proved to be superior in terms of play, BSG Chemie remained disciplined defensively and did not allow any goals. Kicker reports that the Chemists once again caused problems for the hosts in the first half, but were unable to capitalize on their chances.

The course of the game

The first half went without goals, although both teams were somewhat active. For example, Lok captain Djamal Ziane, whose shot attempt went over the goal in the 4th minute. The guests' first notable action came from Kießling, whose warning shot was parried by Lok's goalkeeper Naumann in the 16th minute. Kießling also had a good opportunity in the 28th minute, but it failed again due to the strong Naumann.

After the break, Lok Leipzig continued to noticeably increase the pressure. In the 56th minute, Jonas Arcalean scored the first goal of the game after a precise cross from Siebeck. Just twenty minutes later, in the 76th minute, Stefan Maderer was able to increase the gap to 2-0 with his goal after Arcalean had previously missed an opportunity.

Statistics and outlook

With this victory, 1. FC Lok Leipzig remains at the top of the Regionalliga Northeast. Coach Jochen Seitz remains undefeated in his fifth duel against BSG Chemie, which underlines his team's dominance in this rivalry. The lineups of both teams were:

1. FC Lok Leipzig now has a game against Halleschen FC next Friday, while BSG Chemie Leipzig will play against Hertha-Bubis on Saturday. The fans can look forward to further exciting encounters.

For further details on the game events, we refer to the reporting by MDR and Kicker.