Underdog climbs on day 36 - City's promotion excitement remains unaltered in Dresden
Pumped-up Stadia and 3rd League Relegation Update
Weekend crowds pumped up the 35th round of the 3rd League! As we delve into the nitty-gritty, let's take a peek at the fans that traveled the furthest for their teams. Here's a rundown of notable away followers and the distance between the two cities.
VfL Osnabrück - Viktoria Köln: 14,503 spectators / 200 away fans / 209 kmTSV 1860 Munich - Rot-Weiss Essen: 15,000 spectators / 1,500 away fans / 644 kmSV Wehen Wiesbaden - Borussia Dortmund II: 3,772 spectators / 100 away fans / 210 kmSV Sandhausen - Hansa Rostock: 4,862 spectators / 1,500 away fans / 755 km1. FC Saarbrücken - SC Verl: 14,238 spectators / 60 away fans / 428 kmVfB Stuttgart II - Alemannia Aachen: 2,300 spectators / 1,500 away fans / 398 kmArminia Bielefeld - Dynamo Dresden: 25,907 spectators / 2,800 away fans / 476 kmEnergie Cottbus - Waldhof Mannheim: 15,764 spectators / 530 away fans / 650 kmErzgebirge Aue - FC Ingolstadt: 9,081 spectators / 250 away fans / 301 kmHannover 96 II - SpVgg Unterhaching: 946 spectators / 50 away fans / 639 km
As the season comes to a close, the relegation picture is getting messy. Three teams – Hannover 96 II, SpVgg Unterhaching, and SV Sandhausen – are already relegated. However, the fourth spot is yet to be determined, with a potential three-way battle heating up between Mannheim, Borussia Dortmund II, and VfB Stuttgart II.
Dynamo Dresden and Arminia Bielefeld, leading the pack, played out a thrilling 1:1 draw, keeping them five and four points ahead of the relegation zone. If Dresden had prevailed, their promotion party may have started, but alas, their fans had to settle for a 95th-minute heartbreak with a David Kubatta own-goal. Dresden fans still have a crack at promoting their team away from home next weekend against Waldhof Mannheim.
Unfortunately, the numbers for away fans in the 3rd League's 36th matchday have not been unearthed. To get the most accurate data, it is best to consult dedicated sources specific to the 3rd League's official reports or sports databases. Happy gaming, and good luck to all teams in the final stretch!
- Despite the enthusiastic crowds in the 3rd League's 36th round, the relegation battle continued to intensify, with Erzgebirge Aue finding themselves in potential danger, given the close proximity of their points to the relegation zone.
- The Erzgebirge Aue vs FC Ingolstadt match displayed a tense encounter, with the home team managing to scrape a narrow 9,081 spectators compared to 250 Ingolstadt supporters, highlighting the uncertain future that lay ahead for the Yetis.
- If Erzgebirge Aue fails to perform better in their remaining matches, they could potentially join the ranks of teams such as Hannover 96 II, SpVgg Unterhaching, and SV Sandhausen, who had already been relegated to the sports of football beyond the European leagues.
- As Erzgebirge Aue look to avoid relegation, they will undoubtedly draw inspiration from teams like Arminia Bielefeld, who despite a 1:1 draw against Dynamo Dresden, managed to stay five points clear of the relegation zone, proving that with grit and determination, even a team from Erzgebirge could rise above the challenges and secure their place in the European leagues.
