2-0 Derby Victory Against Erfurt Not Enough: FCC Misses Out on Championship

Symbolbild: 2:0-Derbysieg gegen Erfurt reicht nicht: FCC verpasst die Meisterschaft

Jena, 16.05.2026. A home victory in the prestigious Thüringenderby is not enough for the ultimate success: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wins confidently 2-0 against FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt in front of a home crowd, but must yield to Lokomotive Leipzig in the Regionalliga championship race.

Title race remains exciting: FC Carl Zeiss Jena keeps promotion chances alive

Symbolbild: Titelrennen bleibt spannend: FC Carl Zeiss Jena wahrt Aufstiegschance

Jena/Halle, 09.05.2026. On the penultimate matchday of the season, FC Carl Zeiss Jena maintains its chances for promotion and the championship title. With a narrow gap to league leaders Lok Leipzig, the race at the top remains fiercely contested until the end.

Lok Leipzig Slip-up: FC Carl Zeiss Jena Can Dream of Promotion to the 3. Liga Again

Symbolbild: Patzer von Lok Leipzig: FC Carl Zeiss Jena darf wieder vom Aufstieg in die 3. Liga träumen

Jena, May 09, 2026. New hope for FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Due to an unexpected slip-up by direct rivals Lok Leipzig in the Regionalliga Nordost title race, the dream of the 3. Liga is within reach again for the Thuringians. Jena fulfilled their duty over the weekend and made an impressive return to the promotion battle.