Jena secures another victory over Schweinfurt, while Erfurt suffers a close defeat
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt has strengthened its squad for the upcoming 2025-2026 season in the Regionalliga Nordost, with the addition of 23-year-old full-back Laurenz Dehl. Dehl, who can play on both sides, brings a wealth of experience having played in Germany, Ireland, and Austria, and was trained in the youth academy of 1. FC Union Berlin.
Dehl expressed his excitement about joining the club, citing a special connection to Erfurt as his mother is from the city. He was also impressed by the club and coaching staff, stating that they convinced him to make the move.
However, Erfurt's preparations for the new season have not gone entirely smoothly, as they suffered a 1-2 defeat against third division team Alemannia Aachen in their fourth test match. Alemannia Aachen took the lead in the 9th minute through Valmir Sulejmani, and despite a consolation goal from Michael Dellinger in the 72nd minute, they were unable to find an equaliser.
In the second half, both teams made frequent substitutions, with Erfurt becoming more active and putting more pressure on Alemannia Aachen. Maxime Awoudja scored a penalty goal for Erfurt to make it 1-1, but Alemannia Aachen regained their lead in the 77th minute with a goal from trialist Simon Joachims.
Meanwhile, FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured a 3-1 victory over third division promoted team 1. FC Schweinfurt in their fifth test match. Manassé Eshele scored a hat-trick for Jena, with goals in the 30th, 33rd, and 37th minutes. Jona Kratzenberg and Marcel Hoppe contributed to Eshele's goals, and Trainer Volkan Uluc's team found their rhythm after an energetic start by 1. FC Schweinfurt.
As of the start of the 2025-2026 season, detailed current standings and recent performances for both FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt and FC Carl Zeiss Jena are not fully detailed in the search results. However, some insights can be provided.
Rot-Weiß Erfurt has recent match activity documented, including games against BFC Dynamo and Greifswalder FC in the 2025-2026 Regionalliga Nordost season. Specific recent match results show competitive involvement, such as a match against Greifswalder FC on April 12, 2025, where Greifswalder FC won 2-0, and a previous win for Erfurt against Greifswalder FC (2-1) in October 2024.
For FC Carl Zeiss Jena, although detailed recent results are not provided in the search results, there is mention of historical matches and fan engagement focusing on the rivalry and fixtures between Jena and Erfurt, hinting at their active presence in the league and traditional local rivalry.
For live, detailed standings and recent results, live sports websites tracking Regionalliga Nordost should be consulted regularly.
Dehl's experience in both German and European leagues, having played in Germany, Ireland, and Austria, could prove valuable for FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt as they aim to compete in the 2025-2026 Regionalliga Nordost season. Despite the disappointing defeat against Alemannia Aachen in a pre-season test match, the addition of Dehl and other potential signings may bolster Erfurt's chances in the upcoming season, particularly given their strong competitive involvement against teams like Greifswalder FC.
