SV Elversberg on the verge of historic promotion to the Bundesliga – everything for victory!

SV Elversberg on the verge of historic promotion to the Bundesliga – everything for victory!

SV Elversberg is on a historic course in the football world. After a thrilling 2-1 win against FC Schalke 04 on May 18, 2025 in the Gelsenkirchen Arena, the team under coach Horst Steffen remains in the relegation zone of the Second Bundesliga. This gives the club the chance to be promoted to the Bundesliga, which would be the biggest triumph in the club's history.

The goals for Elversberg were scored by Lukas Petkov in the 20th minute and Maurice Neubauer in the 47th minute. Schalke was only able to reduce the deficit through Yassin Ben Balla in the 85th minute. In front of an impressive 62,077 spectators, dreams are now linked to relegation against 1. FC Heidenheim, who are currently in 16th place in the Bundesliga.

Relegation at a glance

The relegation games will take place on two dates: The first leg is scheduled for May 22nd, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. in Heidenheim, the second leg will follow on May 26th, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. in the Ursapharm Arena in Elversberg. The games will be broadcast via SAT.1 and Sky. The Elversberg team has been unbeaten in eight games and has collected 18 points with 19 goals scored during this time. Fisnik Asllani is the top scorer with six goals and three assists.

In the direct duel against Heidenheim, the Saarlanders are considered underdogs. This is also because only 20 of 26 relegation teams in the Bundesliga remained successful, as bundesliga.com reports. Heidenheim, under the leadership of coach Frank Schmidt, has achieved two wins and a draw in the last three games, despite previously being bottom of the table on matchday 25.

Exciting context and historical significance

The possibility of becoming the smallest location in the history of the Bundesliga is being pursued with increasing interest. Elversberg could become the 59th club in the Bundesliga, after only the clubs FC 08 Homburg, Borussia Neunkirchen and 1. FC Saarbrücken from Saarland were previously promoted. Success in the relegation would not only mean promotion, but also the return of a Saarland club to the football upper house since 1993.

With possible opponents in the event of promotion, such as the heavyweights FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, expectations and hopes are high. While Elversberg fans wait for historic moments, coach Horst Steffen analyzes his team's strengths compared to Heidenheim: "We see ourselves as outsiders, but we are ready to take on the challenge," he emphasizes.

The coming games will be crucial, both for the players and for the fans, who are keeping their fingers crossed for their club to gain promotion to the Bundesliga and write new chapters in the club's history. one of the most important events in Saarland football.