Quick Overview
- Match: SV Wacker Burghausen U19 vs. FC Carl Zeiss Jena U19
- Result: 1:2 (Away win for Jena)
- Competition: A-Junioren-Bundesliga, Liga B, Group C
- Venue: Lindach (Artificial turf)
- Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Jena/Burghausen (February 8, 2026) – Positive news for fans of FC Carl Zeiss Jena: the club’s oldest youth squad celebrated a significant away success yesterday, Saturday. In distant Upper Bavaria, Jena’s A-Juniors triumphed over SV Wacker Burghausen, bringing three points back to the Saale.
Successful Start on Unfamiliar Ground
For the talents of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the start of the A-Junioren-Bundesliga continuation could hardly have gone better. In Liga B, Group C, the team faced the selection from Wacker Burghausen. Due to wintry weather conditions in February, the match was not held at the Wacker-Stadion but on the artificial turf pitch in the Burghausen district of Lindach.
Matches on artificial turf often have their own character – the game becomes faster, and the ball bounces differently. However, the guests from Jena seemed well-prepared for these conditions. In a hard-fought contest, FCC maintained the upper hand and eventually secured a narrow but deserved 1:2 victory.
Important Points for the Youth Academy
This victory is more than just a snapshot in the table. For the Youth Development Center (NLZ) of FC Carl Zeiss Jena, staying and succeeding in Germany’s highest junior division is of immense importance. The U19 team is considered the direct stepping stone to the first team, which is based in the Regionalliga Nordost.
Away trips like the one to Burghausen demand a lot from young players, not only athletically but also mentally. The long journey and the immediate focus on competition are valuable experiences for their future path in professional football. The fact that the team mastered this hurdle at the start speaks for the squad’s morale.
Conclusion and Outlook
With the 2:1 success behind them, FC Carl Zeiss Jena can look forward to upcoming tasks with confidence. The win against a direct competitor like Burghausen not only provides breathing room in the table but also ensures the necessary calm and validation of the training work completed during winter preparation. Now, the goal is to carry this momentum into the next matches to further solidify their position in Liga B.
Congratulations to the A-Juniors on this success!