Start of the second half of the season in the regional league: pure excitement in the neighborhood duel!
Start of the second half of the Regionalliga-Nord on November 4th, 2025: SV Meppen meets Kickers Emden and other exciting duels.

Start of the second half of the season in the regional league: pure excitement in the neighborhood duel!
Football fever in Northern Germany is rising just in time for the start of the second half of the Regionalliga Nord. This league has a long history and has offered exciting games and passionate football since its revival in 1994. Next weekend there are several neighborhood duels on the program that will attract fans to the stadiums. For example, SV Meppen will play against Kickers Emden and SSV Jeddeloh II will face VfB Oldenburg. [vfb-oldenburg.de](https://www.vfb-oldenburg.de/artikel/98063/rueckrundeauftakt-bring-viel- tension) reports on the encounters and their explosiveness.
The Regionalliga has been an important part of German football since its founding. Originally introduced as the second highest league, it has changed through various reforms over the years. Today it is the third highest league and is administered by the regional football associations, which is not insignificant for the country's talent, which is optimally promoted here. wikipedia.org gives a comprehensive overview of the development of this league and the associated promotion regulations.
Interesting encounters
A look at the current games shows that something is wrong: Hannover 96 II is hosting Hamburger SV II. Hannover has only managed one win in the last five games - a modest record, while HSV has won three times in the same period. In addition to this encounter, the duel between 1. FC Phönix Lübeck and SC Weiche Flensburg 08 will also be exciting. Phoenix has had a difficult time starting the season, but they are currently undefeated and only six points behind the top of the table. One player who stands out is Arthur Medard Inoka Kuki with seven goals this season.
The matches continue with SV Werder Bremen II against FSV Schöningen, where Werder is trying to get back on track with the return of Princewill Mbock after suspension. Another highlight on Saturday is the meeting between SSV Jeddeloh II and VfB Oldenburg, which is sold out and will take place in front of a home crowd. The spectators can look forward to an exciting match, especially since there are some ex-Oldenburgers in the SSV team.
More exciting duels
The game between Bremer SV and VfB Lübeck will continue on Sunday. Bremer SV currently has 24 points, while Lübeck secured a 2-0 win in the first half of the season. FC Eintracht Norderstedt, who are currently struggling with one point from their last four games, also have to face Altona 93, who are also weak with three defeats from their last four games.
Another exciting match on Sunday will be between SV Drochtersen/Assel and FC St. Pauli II. Drochtersen has won four of the last five games, while St. Pauli II has stabilized offensively with just one defeat in the same period. The last game on the schedule is HSC Hannover against TuS Blau Weiß Lohne, where the pressure on the Lohners is growing as they are still without a win after a change of coach.
The regional league not only brings emotions, but also stories that make the sporting events interesting. Whether the teams from the region can prevail will be seen next weekend and the fans can look forward to an action-packed football weekend!