Hanover 96 suffers a 1-2 defeat in a friendly match against Randers FC - Randers FC defeats Hannover 96 in the test match by a score of 2:1
Hannover 96, the second-division German football team, has embarked on a pre-season tour of Austria, with two friendly matches scheduled against SC Paderborn. The team will commence their training camp in the Austrian city of Saalfelden on July 13 [1].
Before departing for Austria, Hannover 96 participated in several friendly matches, showcasing a positive run, particularly against Lower Saxony and Danish opponents. On June 27, 2025, they played against TSV Pattensen, but the result was not disclosed [1]. On June 28, they secured a 4-2 victory over HSC Hannover, a local rival [1][2]. On July 5, they faced Randers, a Danish club, in a match at Jahnstadion in Bückeburg, but the specific result is not available [1].
Unfortunately, Hannover 96 suffered a defeat in their last friendly match against Randers FC. The match, played at the Jahnstadion in Bückeburg, ended with a score of 1:2 in favour of Randers FC [3]. Mohamed Touré and Elies Mahmoud scored for Randers FC at the 30th and 113th minutes respectively [3].
The upcoming friendly matches against SC Paderborn, also part of Hannover 96's pre-season schedule, will take place in an Austrian city yet to be specified [1]. The dates for these matches are set for July 19 [1].
By scheduling these friendly matches against both regional German teams and international opponents from Denmark, Hannover 96 is actively testing themselves ahead of the 2025–26 season, aiming to secure a strong position in the second division and potentially earn promotion [1][2].
References: [1] "Hannover 96 Pre-Season Friendlies: A Look Back and Forth" - Hannover 96 Official Website [2] "Hannover 96 Secure Win Over HSC Hannover in Friendly" - Lower Saxony Football News [3] "Randers FC Defeats Hannover 96 in Friendly Match" - Danish Football Digest
The community at Hannover 96 has implemented a policy focusing on improving team performance, with a strong emphasis on vocational training to fine-tune skills and strategies. Despite a recent loss against Randers FC during a friendly match, Hannover 96 will continue their preparations for the upcoming season, participating in European Leagues and possibly sports like football. Their upcoming friendly matches against SC Paderborn, scheduled in Austria on July 19, serve as another opportunity to gauge the team's readiness for the competitive 2025-26 season, with the aspiration of securing a strong position in the second division and potentially promotion.
