Struggling Ulm suffers defeat at the hands of relegated Ulm in the second division - Underdog football team Ulm clinches victory over division leader Aue
FC Erzgebirge Aue Struggle in Away Match Against SSV Ulm
In a disappointing turn of events for FC Erzgebirge Aue, they suffered their first defeat of the 2025-26 season, losing 0-1 to SSV Ulm in a 3rd league match. The victory marked SSV Ulm's first win of the season, as they were relegated from the second division last year.
The match, played away from home, was a challenging one for Erzgebirge Aue. The team struggled in the first half, and their efforts to equalize in the second half were hampered by a lack of precision in their finishing. Julian Günther-Schmidt, in particular, missed several chances for an equalizer.
The away team's goal came in the 44th minute, scored by Max Scholze. Despite Erzgebirge Aue's push for an equalizer after the break, they were unable to find the back of the net. In the 7th minute of stoppage time, Erik Weinhauer had a clear chance for an equalizer, but he couldn't convert.
The loss extended Erzgebirge Aue's winless streak in the 3rd league, as they have yet to win a match in the current season. This is in contrast to SSV Ulm, who secured their first win of the season with this away victory.
The goalkeeping situation for Erzgebirge Aue was affected by the absence of starting goalkeeper Martin Männel, who was unable to play due to his son's first day of school. As a result, the team had to rely on their third keeper, Max Uhlig, who was injured and had to leave the field in the 26th minute.
FC Erzgebirge Aue's poor away record from last season continued, with only five wins on the road. This season, they are competing in the 3rd league, as indicated by their recent away draw against 1860 München (1-1) near the end of the previous season. As of early August 2025, they are positioned around 12th in the league standings, showing a modest start with 1 point from initial matches.
Despite this setback, Erzgebirge Aue will look to bounce back in their upcoming matches and improve their record in the 3rd league. SSV Ulm, on the other hand, will look to build on this victory and continue their climb up the league standings.
- FC Erzgebirge Aue's community policy may emphasize the importance of fostering a supportive environment for its players, as evidenced by their response to starting goalkeeper Martin Männel's son's first day of school, leading to his temporary unavailability.
- The employment policy within European leagues, including the 3rd league, may allow for the loan or promotion of young players from lower divisions to gain vital experience, as seen with Erzgebirge Aue's reliance on their third keeper, Max Uhlig, in the absence of Männel.
