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FC Homburg in the cup final: Showdown against Limbach on Saturday!
FC 08 Homburg will play in the Saarland Cup final against FC Palatia Limbach on May 24th. Kick-off in the Ludwigsparkstadion is at 5:30 p.m.
FC Homburg in the cup final: Showdown against Limbach on Saturday!
On Saturday, May 24th, the eagerly awaited final of the Sparkassen-Pokal Saar 2025 will take place in the Ludwigsparkstadion in Saarbrücken. FC 08 Homburg will play against FC Palatia Limbach, with kick-off at 5:30 p.m. This game represents an important moment for both teams as the winner gets the chance to play in the DFB Cup.
FC 08 Homburg has had a mixed 2024/25 season in the Regionalliga Südwest, in which they finished 8th with 47 points. The team, which lost 2-1 in the final against 1. FC Saarbrücken last year, is now aiming for the Saarland Cup title. Coach Roland Seitz emphasizes the seriousness of this encounter, and after a successful cup series with victories against VfL Primstal (4:0), SC Friedrichsthal (3:1), FSV Jägersburg (2:0) and 1. FC Saarbrücken (2:1), the players feel well prepared.
Way to the final
For FC Palatia Limbach, who plays in the Schröder League Saar, this is a first in the final of the Saarland Cup. They also finished the season satisfactorily with 47 points and 7th place in the league. Their route to the final was impressive: they defeated ASV Kleinottweiler 13-0, won against SG Blickweiler-Breitfurt (2-0), SG Kulti/Heckendalheim (5-1), FSG 08 Bous (2-0), SV Kirrberg (2-0) and SV Auersmacher (5-0), before beating Borussia Neunkirchen on penalties (6-2 n.V.). defeated.
Tickets and fan information
Advance ticket sales for the final began on May 12th and are available online via the Saarland Football Association website. Overall, the ticket prices are staggered as follows:
| Ticket category | Prices |
|---|---|
| Standing room | 10 euros (reduced 7 euros) |
| Seat in the main stand | 25 euros (reduced 21 euros) |
Tickets for the FC 08 Homburg and FC Palatia Limbach fan areas are not available online, and the remaining tickets are available on a limited basis. In addition, limited parking spaces are noted and spectators are encouraged to use public transport. A KombiTicket allows you to use all buses and trains in the saarVV network four hours before and after the game. Admission to the stadium begins one and a half hours before kick-off, and the box office also opens at this time, but with a surcharge of 2 euros per ticket.
Preparation and atmosphere
The atmosphere on match day is decisively shaped by the fans and the security situation. The stadium will open at 4 p.m. and police and security forces have said they will not tolerate storming of the stadium. FC 08 Homburg will travel with nine fan buses and the game will be broadcast live on ARD, which promises additional viewer interest.
However, there are personnel challenges in the ranks of the Homburg team: long-term absences such as Michael Heilig, Amar Suljić, Max Jansen, Max Dombrowka, Ian Werner and Jacob Collmann are considered a loss for the team. Nevertheless, anticipation for the cup final remains high, and both players and fans are hoping for a positive outcome to the game. The last cup meeting between the two teams took place in the 2007/08 season, when Homburg won 3-1.
Overall, the final of the Sparkasse Cup promises an exciting and emotional clash between two teams that are aiming for both victory and a return to the big football stage.
For more information and ticket purchases, please visit their websites FC 08 Homburg and FC Palatia Limbach.