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Lok Leipzig before a historic game: advancement or regression?
1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig will face TSV Havelse in the first leg of the relegation match at the Bruno Plache Stadium on June 1, 2025.
Lok Leipzig before a historic game: advancement or regression?
A crucial game awaits 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig on June 1, 2025. Leipzig will host TSV Havelse in the Bruno Plache Stadium on Wednesday for the first leg of the relegation campaign for promotion to the 3rd league. This game is of historical significance for the club and the city, as emphasized by sports director Toni Wachsmuth, who has been in this position since 2019.
“For us, this game is a decisive step in order to be firmly back in the association of professional football clubs after these years,” said Wachsmuth. The club, which has been continuously working on its revival since its predecessor VfB Leipzig was relegated in 2000, has continued to develop. It was newly founded in the 3rd district class and has made considerable progress in recent years.
Opportunities for advancement and challenges
Under Wachsmuth's leadership, Lok Leipzig not only set another attendance record, but also made a profound change in the team. 13 new players were signed to form a stronger team for the challenges ahead. Coach Jochen Seitz, who was brought in in April 2024 and previously worked at Viktoria Aschaffenburg, is supposed to create a strong team feeling as a coach with strong character.
On Saturday, May 24th, Lok Leipzig also played for the Saxon State Cup against FC Erzgebirge Aue, another opportunity to prepare for future tasks. This duel was broadcast live on ARD.
Relegation regulations
The relegation to the 3rd league consists of two games: the first leg against TSV Havelse will take place on May 28th at 7 p.m., while the second leg will take place on June 1st at 1:30 p.m. The promotion games will be broadcast via MagentaSport. The regulations in particular are important to note: If there is a tie in goal difference after both games, extra time and possibly a penalty shootout will follow. The regulation regarding goals scored away from home no longer applies.
The game against TSV Havelse will not only be a sporting challenge, but also an emotional affair for the fans and the entire region. Lok Leipzig sees itself as part of a proud football tradition in the city and hopes to return to the upper leagues to continue its development.
As nd-aktuell reports, combined with information from dfb.de, this will Meetings not only put the sporting but also the emotional connection between the fans and the club to a tough test.