Pure excitement: Chemnitzer FC meets leaders Jena!

Pure excitement: Chemnitzer FC meets leaders Jena!

Next Saturday, September 27th, 2025, an exciting duel is expected at the Ernst Abbe sports field in Jena. FC Carl Zeiss Jena welcomes Chemnitzer FC for an exchange of blows in the Northeast Regional League. Kick-off is at 4 p.m. The signs couldn't be more different: Jena is coming with a formidable performance and a great run, while Chemnitz can compete with fresh forces.

FC Carl Zeiss Jena has won its last four games and enters the match with a goal difference of 11-0. Coach Volkan Uluc emphasizes his team's good defensive work and quick start. With Chemnitzer FC, Jena now expects a real benchmark, as the guests have also impressed recently. They are currently doing well and were recently able to defeat Halleschen FC 3-0, which resulted in their first defeat of the season.

Statistics and form curve

The balance between both teams suggests an exciting clash. In a total of 100 competitive games, Jena recorded 39 wins, 31 defeats and 30 draws. Chemnitzer FC can be proud of having scored a goal in every game this season, which underlines their offensive strength.

In a direct comparison, however, Jena is clearly the favourite. With three wins from their previous home games and one of the best defenses in the league, which has only conceded three goals, the hosts go into the clash with a high level of self-confidence.

Anticipation and viewership

The fans can look forward to a full stadium. Around 9,000 spectators are expected in the ad hoc arena after almost 7,000 tickets were sold in advance. The motivation is high, especially for Jena's Justin Schau, who could possibly play his 200th competitive game in the Geiß jersey. Another bright spot for the hosts is that Moritz Fritz is available again after his yellow card suspension.

The number of spectators in the Regionalliga Nordost is remarkable. Chemnitzer FC attracts an average of around 5,540 spectators at its home games, making it one of the clubs with the highest attendance in Germany. Across the Regionalliga Nordost, every matchday is a celebration of football, which is evident not only through the high number of spectators, but also through the passionate supporters who support the club. Due to the extraordinary popularity of football in East Germany, CFC managing director Uwe Hildebrand is calling for a reform of the promotion regulations in order to give the region's clubs a fair chance of promotion.

In summary, the clash between FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Chemnitzer FC not only promises top sporting performances, but also an atmosphere that will make every football fan's heart beat faster. The community and identity reflected in the number of spectators make this event an important stop in the Regionalliga Nordost. The whole region is looking forward to this game – it will be a celebration for everyone involved!

Anyone who would like to follow the game live can do so via MDR television on linear TV and stream, and the stadium gates open at 2:30 p.m.

For complete information we recommend reading the articles from MDR, FC Carl Zeiss Jena and Chemnitz FC to read.