Battle for the middle: Lübeck meets Emden in the floodlight game!
On October 24, 2025, BSV Kickers Emden will face VfB Lübeck in a floodlit game. An important duel in the relegation battle of the Regionalliga Nord.

Battle for the middle: Lübeck meets Emden in the floodlight game!
Tomorrow it will be exciting in Lübeck! As part of a floodlit game in the Regionalliga Nord, VfB Lübeck meets BSV Kickers Emden. The game will kick off on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The game is of great importance for both teams in order to secure important points in the fight for secure midfield.
Lübeck are currently in 11th place with 19 points, while Emden is only one place behind in 12th place. Both teams have experienced their ups and downs so far this season. Emden was only able to get 15 points from 15 games and is expecting a trend-setting match tomorrow in order not to lose touch with the midfield. The BSV Kickers Emden squad, founded on March 24, 1946 and dressed in blue and white, currently has an average age of 26.1 years and is coached by Stefan Emmerling, who has been in office since July 2019.
Shape curves and statistics
Emden's form currently leaves a lot to be desired: in the last ten games there have only been two wins, combined with two draws and six defeats. The last four matches were particularly painful, all of which were lost. Their most recent setback was a 1:3 against Jeddeloh and a 0:1 defeat against Hannover 96 II. In the direct duel against VfB Lübeck, the balance clearly speaks in favor of the home team: out of 21 matches, the Lübeck team won 14, while Emden was only able to record five wins and two games ended in a draw.
- BSV Kickers Emden:
- 15 Punkte aus 15 Spielen
- Torverhältnis: 23:26
- VfB Lübeck:
- 19 Punkte aus 15 Spielen
- Torverhältnis: 19:29
Emden's top scorers are Felix Göttlicher with four goals and Mika Eickhoff and Tido Steffens, who each contributed three goals. Another interesting aspect: Bent Andresen, a former Lübeck player, has already made six appearances for Emden this season.
Opportunities for advancement and expectations
The motto of the season is “Every point counts”, not least because the champions of the Regionalliga Nord have the chance of direct promotion to the 3rd league. According to a coaches' poll, Emden is considered a big favorite for the title, with a total of 15 votes, while VfB Lübeck has to point to an outsider role with just 4 votes. Stefan Emmerling took a clear stance on the team's ambitions: “Don't understate things,” he emphasized and was optimistic about the upcoming duel.
The assessment of the other coaches also shows great confidence in Emden's abilities. “The teams are strong and we have to give everything to stay away from the lower regions of the table,” explained Dario Fossi, coach of VfB Oldenburg. A number of other coaches also confirmed that Emden, along with SV Meppen and others, are strong title contenders.
Spectators are therefore cordially invited to cheer on their teams in Lübeck on Friday. For the Emden team, it is important to break the negative spiral and put a strong performance on the pitch with an experienced squad and home advantage. The game is sure to be an exciting duel and everyone involved is excited to see what the outcome will be.
With this in mind: Here's to an exciting game and may the best teams win! You can find more information about this at Lübeck Verliebt and Kicker.