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RWE victory overshadowed by outrageous flyer: No women in the ranks!”
Rot-Weiss Essen defeated 1. FC Schweinfurt 2-1 and caused a stir with a discriminatory flyer in the west corner.
RWE victory overshadowed by outrageous flyer: No women in the ranks!”
On November 3, 2025, Rot-Weiss Essen celebrated a hard-fought 2-1 win against bottom-placed 1. FC Schweinfurt. This triumph brings the club to a promising fifth place in the table, level on points with SC Verl. But the victory is overshadowed by an unpleasant scandal that causes excitement in the Westkurve.
How fupa.net Reportedly, problematic flyers were distributed in the west curve that contained a controversial principle: “No women in the front rows.” This discriminatory statement not only sparked outrage, but also prompted the club's management to take a clear stand.
RWE Board of Directors takes a clear position
The RWE board has clearly distanced itself from the contents of the flyer. An official statement emphasizes that neither racist, sexist or discriminatory attitudes will be tolerated in the club. The board has also contacted representatives of the active fan scene, but is still waiting for a public reaction from them.
The reactions on social media are as diverse as they are emotional. Many users express disbelief and criticism of this discriminatory content. The statement is supported by the majority of supporters on the club's official Facebook channel. However, there are also some comments that relativize or criticize the board's reaction, but these are only a small minority.
Discussion about club values
The majority of RWE supporters and the board not only reject the flyer, but also the rules based on it. This discussion raises fundamental questions about the values and culture within the club, and it remains to be seen how the fan community will react to the situation.
Overall, it shows that the situation surrounding the controversial flyer not only brings sporting successes into focus, but also the values and identity of Rot-Weiss Essen. The fans are asked to position themselves and make it clear what they expect from their club and its future. The bottom line is that there is no room for discriminatory views in a modern sports club like RWE.
For further information on the discussion, see forums.rs-rot.net.