Relegation to the 3rd league: Havelse vs. Lok Leipzig - Who rises?

Relegation to the 3rd league: Havelse vs. Lok Leipzig - Who rises?

on Sunday, June 1, 2025, the decisive second leg of the promotion games for the 3rd league between TSV Havelse and 1. FC Lok Leipzig is pending. The game takes place in Havelse and will kick off at 1:30 p.m. The broadcaster Magenta Sport broadcasts the game exclusively and starts at 1:00 p.m. with extensive preliminary reports. It is important to note that the transfer is chargeable and requires a subscription.

in the first leg, which took place last Wednesday in the Bruno Plache Stadium in Leipzig, the two teams separated with a 1-1 draw. Marko Ilic put Havelse in the lead in the 89th minute before Dorian Cevis equalized for Leipzig in added time by converting a penalty. At that time Lok Leipzig had more possession, but could not score goals. An opportunity by Robin Müller who met the post remained the best opportunity before the break.

chances of promotion and the course of the game

Both teams fight for the last third division ticket for the 2024/25 season. In the first encounter, the Leipzig players showed a solid performance after a strong first half, but did not get beyond the draw. The coach of Lok, Jochen Seitz, had to do without his top scorer Stefan Maderer, who had scored 16 goals this season, but could not be on the pitch due to muscular problems.

The start of the second leg on Sunday is in an exciting setting, since the teams usually show first-class football engagement. This is not only a crucial game for the possible climb, but also a moment of honor for the clubs involved and their fans. The last two places of the relegation always have a special meaning, since the presence in the 3rd division can be decisive for sporting and financial success.

TV broadcasts and reporting

The first leg was also accompanied on Kicker comprehensively. The reporting includes reports and a live ticker to give fans the opportunity to pursue the developments of the games in real time. The interest in these games is high because they play a decisive role in the competitive system of ascents and descents in the German football system.

With the redistribution of the third division tickets, the last third division ticket could go to one of the two teams this season that have to assert themselves in the promotion games. The first places in the league automatically lead to an ascent to the 2nd Bundesliga, while places 16 to 20 have to relegate in the regional league. This shows how important these relegation games are for both the clubs and the players who fight for their sporting future.