Jena, 07.04.2026. Tomorrow, Wednesday evening, FC Carl Zeiss Jena will host FSV Zwickau for a prestigious traditional duel. The hosts are under pressure, as the most recent encounters at their home stadium were won by the guests from Sachsen.
- Match: FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs. FSV Zwickau
- Date: Wednesday, 08.04.2026 (Evening match)
- Location: Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, Jena-Paradies
Zwickau Arrives with a Positive Record
The roles for the upcoming encounter are shaped by the recent past. Since FSV Zwickau’s relegation in 2023, the so-called “Swans” have already visited the Thüringen side twice. The team from Westsachsen won both duels. Past encounters in Jena-Paradies ended 2-1 and a clear 5-2 for Zwickau. For FCC, the goal is now to prevent a third consecutive Zwickau away victory in front of their home crowd.
Special Motivation on the Pitch
Wednesday’s match will be a special one for 30-year-old striker Cemal Sezer. He will face his former employer for the first time and will be in the spotlight. Whether he will be able to celebrate a goal against his ex-club remains to be seen on the pitch.
Meanwhile, the Zwickau side is ambitious. Ahead of the match, Veron Dobruna spoke focusedly about the team’s goal: “We give 100 percent every game to achieve the best possible league position.”
Background: Floodlight Matches at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld
The Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on the edge of the Volkspark Oberaue – colloquially known as “Paradies” – is the historical home of FC Carl Zeiss Jena. For weekday evening matches, spectators are always advised to travel by public transport, as parking capacities around the stadium and along Stadtrodaer Straße are usually exhausted quickly. Tram lines 1, 4, and 5 serve the “Sportforum” stop, from which the stadium is reachable within a few minutes’ walk. The nearby Jena-Paradies station also offers visiting fans an easy connection to long-distance and regional rail services.
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Traditional Duel in Paradies: FSV Zwickau travels to FC Carl-Zeiss Jena!
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