Darmstadt 98 outnumbered: Magdeburg scores a point under interim coach!

Darmstadt 98 outnumbered: Magdeburg scores a point under interim coach!

On October 25, 2025, 1. FC Magdeburg played in a goalless draw against Darmstadt 98 in the 2nd Bundesliga. This game took place under the direction of the new interim coach Petrik Sander, who took over responsibility after the dismissal of Markus Fiedler. Fiedler was released after just eight games in which the team only managed four points, and 1. FC Magdeburg remains bottom of the league. Hessenschau reports that the team is doing everything it can to get out of the crisis despite the difficult starting position.

Before kick-off, Sander, who had previously coached the U23 team, warned of the strength of the Darmstadt team: “Darmstadt is playing outstandingly: very efficient, straightforward and very good in transition.” The new coach prepared intensively for the game despite little preparation time. Sport1 highlights that Magdeburg tried to control this game, but the Darmstadt team had the better chances.

Intense game with missed opportunities

Darmstadt 98 showed a strong performance right from the start and had several opportunities to take the lead in the first half. Luca Marseiler failed in the 16th minute, and Marco Richter also failed to find the goal in minutes 27 and 36. Shortly before the break, Fraser Hornby missed another opportunity (43'). The pressure remained high even after the break, and how Hessenschau states Darmstadt was the more active team with clearer chances.

Nevertheless, Darmstadt had to play outnumbered from the 82nd minute onwards after Sergio López received a yellow-red card. Despite being outnumbered, Magdeburg was unable to gain the upper hand and so the game ended goalless, which means FC Magdeburg got a point but still remains in last place in the table. Otmar Schork, the sports director, emphasized the trust in Sander and announced that they were looking for a coach. The question remains whether Sander can become a permanent solution for the club's coaching position.

Difficult times for Magdeburg

Short-term solutions are required, and with only four points from nine games, the situation for Magdeburg is tense. Despite these challenges, the tension around the team will remain as officials search for a permanent coach. Loud Transfer market There are a lot of coaching changes, but the pressure on Sander is particularly high as he may have to prove his skills in the next game against other clubs.