Struth-Helmershof: A worthy farewell to the national league after relegation!

Struth-Helmershof: A worthy farewell to the national league after relegation!

On June 15, 2025, SV Thuringia Struth-Helmershof will say goodbye to the state class with dignity. In their last game of the season, the team met SV Wacker Bad Salzungen, the duel took place on their home court meadow. This game was of great importance because the sporting relegation was already certain after VfL Meiningen was relegated to the national league. Coach Heiko Stern and his team wanted to say a dignified farewell to the fans and the league, even if further developments could emerge by the end of June, reports inSouth Thuringia.

The team's season started promisingly: after three games they had nine points and were leading the table. Captain Karsten Schmidt remembers the initial euphoria and the good condition with no injuries. But over the course of the championship, numerous injuries plagued the team, which led to many changes in the squad. In the second half of the season, the team was only able to score ten points - the same number as their direct derby opponent Steinbach-Hallenberg. New constellations and bad luck with injuries demanded everything from the team, which Schmidt also emphasizes: “Winning the upcoming derby is crucial for us staying in the league,” he explains. The pressure was great and the last few games were very competitive. Link provides more details Fupa.

Relegation and innovations in the leagues

The final chapter for Struth-Helmershof in the national league became irrefutable with relegation. Together with Waltershausen, Lauscha and Westring Gotha they had to say goodbye to the league. This hurts not only the club members, but also the loyal fans who came together on match days to support their team. The results of the last few games showed a picture of weakness, even if the team collected a lot of points in the home round. At least 19 out of 27 points were scored in front of their own audience.

Aside from the problems of Struth-Helmershof, there are notable developments in other leagues. In the Thuringia League, Heiligenstadt celebrated promotion to the Oberliga, while other teams such as Meiningen had to be relegated despite intense fighting. The clubs' performances so far show a colorful mix of success and failure, although the attendance figures also have a lot to say. The platform offers a view of the results and statistics Thuringian football.

In this chaotic season, we can only hope that Struth-Helmershof can learn from the experiences and face the next challenges strengthened. Although the farewell was a difficult step, it was also an opportunity for a new beginning in lower leagues. After all, football lives from its emotions – good and bad.