Rot-Weiss Essen secures 2-1 victory over 1. FC Schweinfurt 05
Rot-Weiss Essen recorded a 2-1 win against 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 in 3. Liga action, playing in front of 17,507 spectators.

Rot-Weiss Essen claimed a 2-1 victory over 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 in the 13th matchday of the 3. Liga. Goals from Müsel and Jansen secured the win for the home side, while Geis scored the lone goal for the visitors. The match saw an attendance of 17,507 fans.
In the post-match press conference, Rot-Weiss Essen coach Uwe Koschinat acknowledged his team's inconsistent performance. While the team exerted good control through the wings in the first half, they grew impatient in the second, creating opportunities for Schweinfurt to capitalize. Koschinat described the match as being on a knife-edge midway through the second half before a late substitution secured the three points.
- FC Schweinfurt coach Viktor Kleinhänenz praised his side's passion and tactical intensity but noted that the team struggled to convert counter-attacking opportunities. Despite hitting the woodwork twice, Schweinfurt could not overcome the quality gap in key sequences of the game.
This result marks the fourth consecutive home win for Rot-Weiss Essen. While the club continues to grow its presence in the league, the coaching staff emphasizes the need for greater composure in closing out games and maintaining defensive structure under pressure.