Annual competition held on the Rhinebaben along the Lower Rhine River
A Special Encounter: SV Fortuna Bottrop 1932 e.V. vs 1. FC Monheim in the Niederrhein Cup
The footballing world is abuzz with anticipation as two teams from different league tiers prepare to clash in the Niederrhein Cup. On Sunday, 10th August, at 3 PM, SV Fortuna Bottrop 1932 e.V. and 1. FC Monheim will face off for the first time ever.
Henning Ritter, the second chairman of SV Fortuna Bottrop, has referred to the match as a "great game", while coach Sebastian Stempel expresses eagerness for the challenge. The Bottrop-based team is eager to take on an Oberliga team in the district league season, and the fans are equally excited for the clash.
- FC Monheim, on the other hand, has been focusing on strengthening their defense and improving their finishing during the summer break. The higher-ranked team is expected to have an edge due to their squad quality, as indicated by their competitive Oberliga squad with experience above the Bezirksliga level.
The Niederrhein Cup match will be held at the Rheinbaben sports field, with food and drink available for spectators. Henning Ritter hopes for a large number of spectators to attend the match, and the entrance fee has been set at 7 € (full price) and 5 € (reduced).
As for the previous seasons, SV Fortuna Bottrop plays in the Bezirksliga, a lower regional league, while 1. FC Monheim competes in the higher Oberliga Niederrhein. The difference in league levels suggests that this cup match was the first competitive encounter between the two clubs given their distinct league tiers.
Last season, 1. FC Monheim finished 12th out of 18 teams in the Oberliga Niederrhein, while SV Fortuna Bottrop secured their league status in a playoff during the pre-season. The district league season begins for SV Fortuna Bottrop one week after the Niederrhein Cup match, on the 17th of August, when TUSEM Essen will visit Bottrop.
The Niederrhein Cup match marks the start of the new season for both teams, and although predictions would have favored 1. FC Monheim due to their higher league status and squad quality, the final result remains to be seen. The first-ever meeting between the two teams was a tightly contested affair, with 1. FC Monheim managing a narrow but decisive 1-0 victory on August 10, 2025. The squads for both teams have been strengthened for the 2025/26 season, with SV Fortuna Bottrop adding players like Ilias Kadi (from BV Rentfort) and Lisa Höfs to their roster.
In conclusion, the Niederrhein Cup match between SV Fortuna Bottrop 1932 e.V. and 1. FC Monheim promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to make their mark in the competition. Whether it will be a cup upset or a confirmation of the predicted result remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure - it will be a game worth watching.
Sport enthusiasts should definitely mark their calendars for the upcoming football match, taking place at the Rheinbaben sports field on August 10th, where SV Fortuna Bottrop 1932 e.V. and 1. FC Monheim will battle it out in a competitive sports-analysis. This encounter will be much anticipated, given their distinct league tiers, with SV Fortuna Bottrop aiming to upset the higher-ranked 1. FC Monheim who have been focusing on improving their game during the summer break.
