MSV Duisburg celebrates ascent: KFC Uerdingen hires game operations!

MSV Duisburg celebrates ascent: KFC Uerdingen hires game operations!

On April 22, 2025, the insolvency administrator of the KFC Uerdingen announced that the association would hire the game in the Regionalliga West. This means that all points are deducted from and against the KFC. This has serious consequences for the league and especially for the MSV Duisburg, which is now determined by this decision as a newcomer to the 3rd division. [fupa.net reports that Duisburg has a lead of 11 points on FC Gütersloh and 14 points on Rot-Weiß Oberhausen (RWO) and Borussia Mönchengladbach II.

A draw against Gladbach II would have been sufficient for Duisburg without the withdrawal of the KFC to secure the climb. The decision of the KFC is the most recent example in a series of withdrawals in the regional league, which also includes Türkspor Dortmund. The 1. FC Düren is currently in an insolvency opening process and could also stop playing, which would result in further points deductions. The Düren squad already terminated without notice on March 31, and the association launched a crowdfunding campaign to secure its future.

The situation of the KFC Uerdingen

the KFC Uerdingen, a former DFB Cup winner, had to pay economic problems to pay tribute that led to the discretion. This restricted the possibility of the association to receive donations. The insolvency administrator said that there is no financial means to continue the game. [ran.de reports that all players were released to apply for services from the employment agency. In addition, the association announced legal steps against the employment of the game.

Although the club is facing a significant challenge, the club management is planning a restart in the Oberliga for the coming season and is looking for sustainable future concepts. The disagreement about the further course in the club is also reflected in the wish of some players, despite financial difficulties without a salary. The last Bundesliga relegation of KFC Uerdingen dates to 1996, followed by a decline to the sixth league.

A look into the future

With the current situation in the Regionalliga West could, you should withdraw the MSV Duisburg and other teams. The MSV would then have 54 points, while Gütersloh 46 and RWO would have 43 points. However, it turns out that the probability of a Düren withdrawal is low.

The uncertainty about the further course of the season remains, but for the MSV Duisburg it is clear that they go into the last games with a 99.9%chance of promotion to the 3rd division. MSV Duisburg has the highest number of spectators in the regional league with an average of 16,500 spectators in the current season, which underlines the great support from fans. [ZDF.de adds that the West German Football Association canceles all games when the game is set before April 30th, which also complicates the situation.

It remains to be seen how the situation for Düren develops and what effects this could have on the league and the MSV Duisburg. The fans of the MSV can look forward to returning to the 3rd league, while the future of the KFC Uerdingen is still uncertain.