Kickers Emden surprises: Top 75 spectators in Germany reached!

Kickers Emden surprises: Top 75 spectators in Germany reached!

What's going on in Emden? The Kickers really turned up the heat in the last season of the regional league. After winning the league title, they can now look forward to being runners-up, which brings them a deserved portion of recognition. In the Germany-wide spectator table for the 2024/25 season, the Kickers were able to place themselves in 72nd place, which makes them one of the strongest teams in the Regionalliga Nord. Diefalsche9.de reports that almost 50,000 spectators attended the home games in the Ostfriesland Stadium - that is the highest average number of spectators since the 2008/09 third division season!

The numbers speak for themselves: Compared to the 1,624 fans per game in the Lower Saxony Oberliga, this is almost double. Only the clubs SV Meppen, VfB Oldenburg and VfB Lübeck were able to attract more spectators in the Regionalliga Nord. A special highlight was the first home game against SV Meppen, where over 6,000 fans were in the stands. The home game against FC Teutonia 05, however, had the fewest spectators with fewer than 2,000 fans, but that does not reduce the club's overall success.

A look at the audience markets

With this performance, Kickers Emden have now established themselves in the top 75 spectator brands in Germany. In comparison, the league only recorded an average of 798 spectators per home game in the 2022/2023 season. This development shows that the region's fans are very committed to their team and that the mood in the regional league is also growing.

Compared to the other teams in the league, Kickers Emden fans are clearly on the rise. The number of spectators at other clubs such as VfB Lübeck, who were able to bring in considerable numbers on various match days, also illustrate the increasing interest in regional football games. For example, VfB Lübeck recorded several games with over 5,000 spectators, showing signs of a vibrant football culture in the region ( Kicker.de ).

Conclusion and outlook

Kickers Emden's development may come as a surprise to many, but for the team's supporters it is a well-deserved reward for the passion and support they have given over the years. It remains to be seen how this positive development will continue to unfold. With a strong fan base and the potential to continue to play at the top of the Regionalliga Nord, next season could bring exciting encounters and large numbers of spectators. The fans will certainly do everything in their power to support their team loudly.