MSV Duisburg with further victory on the way to the 3rd division!

MSV Duisburg with further victory on the way to the 3rd division!

On March 27, 2025, the MSV Duisburg continues its impressive winning streak by winning SV Rödinghausen. The club can look back on four successes in a row and has been without conceding a goal for five games, which makes promotion to the 3rd league a realistic goal. In contrast, the Wuppertaler SV, which is in the last place at the bottom of the table, is in the last place and threatens the relegation to the top division. The 1. FC Bocholt, on the other hand, sees itself on the winning road because it is expected to show the Wuppertaler SV 5: 1 the borders.

In this sporty tense atmosphere, the 1. FC Düren, which is currently fighting with financial problems, presents itself. The club has submitted an bankruptcy application, which means that nine points are deducted from the association when the insolvency proceedings were opened. As a result, the 1. FC Düren would appear in the midfield of the table in the event of a deduction with 26 points. The players have not received salaries since January, and it remains uncertain whether the season for the association can be played regularly. In the past, the association was involved in a money procurement affair that is related to raids against smuggling gangs in North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse. In addition, the association is said to have received 150,000 euros in smuggling funds.

uncertain future for the 1st FC Düren

The sporting situation of the 1. FC Düren is precarious. Despite the severe financial burdens, the association plans to maintain the game operations until the end of the season. President Wolfgang Spelthahn, who was also suspended as a district administrator, is confronted with far -reaching allegations, but rejects it. The KFC Uerdingen is also affected by bankruptcy problems, and the association plans to submit an application for bankruptcy at the beginning of April. The KFC Uerdingen has been on a relegation zone since the promotion in the summer of 2024 and is fighting for sporting and financial stability.

Overall, an alarming trend is evident in the Regionalliga West, as bankruptcies are increasingly becoming the norm in this competitive area. Türkspor Dortmund has stopped playing, which means that its games are no longer rated. The season is now expected to continue with 17 teams, provided that all other clubs remain active. Dietmar Hirsch, the former coach of VfB Oldenburg, leads the MSV Duisburg at the top of the table with a lead of seven points on Borussia Mönchengladbach II.

effects of the financial difficulties

The challenges that many clubs are facing in the region raise questions about long -term sustainability. In the Regionalliga West, the financial reserves of many clubs are limited, which significantly endangers the game and the youth work. The importance of the clubs often fails because the sporting development cannot keep up. An official said that refinancing in the 2nd Bundesliga was only possible with high TV money. This means that clubs like Düren not only have to fight for their games, but also for their survival.