Lok Leipzig: License for the 3rd League - but the ascent does not appear!

Lok Leipzig: License for the 3rd League - but the ascent does not appear!

Leipzig, Deutschland - The 1st FC Lok Leipzig can breathe a sigh of relief! The German Football Association (DFB) gave the traditional association approval for the 3rd division for the 2025/26 season. A relief for those responsible who have given everything in the past few weeks to create the required framework. Managing Director Martin Mieth was enthusiastic about the decision that certifies the economic and technical-organizational performance of the association. Nevertheless, there is a bitter aftertaste, because the sporting climb was missed in the relegation games against Havelse, which clouds the joy of admission, how somewhat, how Image reported.

The team had worked hard for weeks to fulfill the requirements, including the construction of a lawn heating. Despite the success, the club looks back on an extremely intensive time. Mieth thanked all supporters who contributed to the positive outcome and emphasized the great potential that Lok Leipzig offers. It is positive that the association also received approval for the regional league without conditions. This was also confirmed by the [Lok-leipzig.com] (https://lok-leipzig.com/news/detail/zulation-fuer-3-und-4-liga

challenges with the wooden grandstand

A certain discomfort remains with regard to the use of the listed wooden grandstand, which comes back into play in the first DFB Cup round against Schalke 04 on August 17th. There are fire protection concerns in the room that still have to be clarified. This could be a decisive topic for the association.

Currently Lok is also sporty. In the first test game of the new preparation, the team against Stahl Brandenburg (from the 6th division) won 3-1. Newcomer Jonas Arcalean scored his first goal in the 37th minute, followed by a goal by the test player Tjark Hildebrandt in the 66th minute and another of striker Stefan Maderer in the 74th minute. Brandenburg was still able to shorten to 3: 1, but the victory speaks for the good start in preparation.

rise of the U19

Speaking of ascent - the U19 from Lok Leipzig can also be happy. She secured the leap into the regional league with a 2: 1 and a 3: 3 against Empor Berlin. Another reason for joy for those responsible and the supporters of the association who hope for a successful future.

Overall, hope for a positive season in the next 3rd league season. The DFB had a total of 45 applicants from the 3rd league and regional league, i.e. the competition is enormous. Now it is important to face the sporting challenges, but also to master the administrative hurdles that the association specifications bring with them, as well as on [DFB] (https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/zulusungsis-45-bewer-aus-3-liga-und- Regionalliga-259336) can be read.