City derby sensation: SC Idar II is fighting for the top flight!
On October 26th, 2025, SC Idar II and FSV Blau-Weiß will compete in the derby, while SC Birkenfeld will play against Bockenau.

City derby sensation: SC Idar II is fighting for the top flight!
Today, October 26, 2025, it's “derby time” again in Idar-Oberstein. The FSV Blue-White meets SC Idar II in the eagerly awaited city derby. While FSV goes into the game as the clear underdog, SC Idar II has big plans: with a win they want to stay in touch with the top of the table. SG Weinsheim is currently five points ahead at the top of the district league.
The starting position couldn't be better for SC Idar II. Coaches and players are optimistic that they can win the home game on the artificial turf pitch. “We are going into the game confidently,” coach Rodenbusch and his colleague Karpunov agree. Both teams know that this derby start to the remaining round of the district league could be decisive. FSV Blau-Weiß would like to reduce the gap to second place with a good result.
Signs and competition
However, there are interesting developments ahead of the game. SG Weinsheim also needs a win in their home game against Pfaffen-Schwabenheim to maintain their lead. After a series of defeats against SG Kirn, Pfaffen-Schwabenheim now has positive vibes and wants to take advantage of their chance. There is also tension in the duel between SG Kirn and fourth-placed Winzenheim, which is also taking place this weekend.
The derby in Idar-Oberstein is more than just a game; It's an explosive duel that unites fans in the region. Regional rivalries are deeply rooted in football culture, and this also shows how great the symbolic meaning of a derby is for the supporters. Whether it's the Munich city derbies or the Rhenish duels, the atmosphere around such games is always electric.
More games and challenges
There are other exciting encounters for the district league teams on Saturday. TSG Planig is faced with the news that the coaching trio will be leaving the club after the season, while SC Birkenfeld and FSV Blau-Weiß also face difficult challenges. So the pressure is on and every point counts for the teams in the bottom half of the table.
Fans can look forward to an exciting afternoon of football. Kick-off at 2:00 p.m. will show whether SC Idar II's plan will work or whether FSV Blau-Weiß will pull off the surprise of the day. A look at the table and the rivalry between the two teams promises pure excitement - not only on the pitch, but also in the fans' repertoire.