Pure promotion fight: Eintracht Hohkeppel urgently needs a win!

Pure promotion fight: Eintracht Hohkeppel urgently needs a win!

Next Sunday, June 15, 2025, there will be a big showdown in the Middle Rhine District League Season 1. The last match day promises both excitement and emotions, because the decisions about promotion and staying in the league are hanging in the balance. Spectators can look forward to a thrilling finale, which kicks off at 3:15 p.m. For the many fans who stream into the stadiums on this day, it will be a very important event Fupa reported.

The focus is on the clash between Eintracht Hohkeppel and Pulheimer SC. For Hohkeppel, only a win counts to ensure promotion. Coach Baran Dagdelen has prepared his charges well, but is looking forward to the game with a mixture of anticipation and tension as the team has been hit by injuries. Things are also getting serious for Pulheimer SC: Coach Cüneyt Karaca emphasizes how important this match is for his team to stay in the league. Pulheim had the upper hand in the first leg and won 3-1.

Relegation battle and promotion opportunities

Things don't get any less exciting in the table below. Teams like Schwarz-Weiß Köln are under pressure as they have to fight to stay in the league. Hopesthal also still has a chance of reaching seventh place. The encounter between Rheindörfer and Hürth II will be particularly interesting, where both teams will try to end the season on a positive note. And the prospects for success are also promising: Ford goes into the duel with Weiden with clear self-confidence after they won the first leg with an incredible 9-1.

The final phase of the season is emotionally charged for many teams. Bergfried would like to end his last home game with a win, while TuS Lindlar is determined to be relegated. Rheinsüd coach Stefan Krämer will also give everything to go into the summer break with a win, just like his colleagues from Altenberg. In addition, Blau-Weiß Köln are playing against Schönenbach for promotion, which further heats up the meeting. Sports director Raffaello Wolf expects an exciting and emotional game that no football fan should miss.

Regulations and promotion decisions

The promotion and relegation regulations are clear and provide additional pressure. In the men's district league A there will be a direct promoted team at the end of the season. The league leader can be promoted directly to the district league, while the second-placed team may still have hope of promotion. However, this is due to a quotient regulation that still needs to be clarified. The last two teams are relegated, while 14th place retains the possibility of relegation, depending on the district league. These rules are particularly important for teams like Schwarz-Weiß Köln in order to ensure they stay in the class.

The entire football community in Cologne and the surrounding area is watching this final match day with fascination. Tension, drama and the uncertainty about the fate of the individual teams make the final a real spectacle. For everyone on the pitch and on the sidelines, one thing is certain: football history is being written here. Further information about the league and the match day can be found at Kicker as well as FVM.