Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Magdeburg II and Schöningen drew 2-2 in a pre-season friendly, with Moussa Doumbouya scoring twice on debut for the visitors before Rick Lemke's late equaliser.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Magdeburg II started the brighter of the two sides and took a deserved lead in the 16th minute. Nick Elias Meier, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder, found space inside the box and finished calmly to put the Regionalliga Nordost outfit ahead.
Schöningen grew into the contest as the half wore on and levelled just before the break. New signing Moussa Doumbouya — announced by the club on 4 June after arriving from SC Wiedenbrück — scored on the stroke of half-time to send the teams in level at 1–1.
The 28-year-old striker wasn't done there. Doumbouya struck again in the 55th minute to complete his brace and give Schöningen a 2–1 lead, suggesting the former Hannover 96 and Ingolstadt forward could be a key addition for the upcoming Regionalliga Nord season.
Magdeburg II pushed for an equaliser and eventually found one through Rick Lemke. The defender, who featured for Magdeburg's U17 side in the DFB-Nachwuchsliga last season, popped up with an 86th-minute goal to snatch a draw for his side.
The turning point
Doumbouya's quickfire double — one on the stroke of half-time and another ten minutes after the restart — flipped the match on its head. Magdeburg II had controlled the opening half-hour, but Schöningen's physical presence through the centre-forward changed the dynamic. Doumbouya's ability to hold up play and bring others into the game, as he described in his welcome interview as "a very robust player" who acts as a "wall player", was evident throughout his 55-minute shift.
Key performers
Moussa Doumbouya (Schöningen) — Two goals on his unofficial debut. The Guinea-born striker showed the composure that earned him ten 2. Bundesliga appearances for Hannover 96, taking both chances cleanly. If this is a sign of what he offers, Schöningen's attack looks significantly sharper than a side that finished 16th in Regionalliga Nord in 2025/26.
Nick Elias Meier (Magdeburg II) — The opener was well-taken, and his movement caused problems throughout the first half. The attacking midfielder, rated as a prospect with a potential of 72 in EA Sports FC 26, showed glimpses of the creativity Magdeburg II will lean on in Regionalliga Nordost this season.
Rick Lemke (Magdeburg II) — The late goal was crucial. Lemke, primarily a centre-back, drove forward for the set-piece or loose-ball situation and provided the finish that rescued a draw for his side.
What it means
Both sides are in the early stages of pre-season, rebuilding fitness and integrating new personnel. For Schöningen, Doumbouya's double is an encouraging sign after a difficult 2025/26 campaign in which they finished 16th in Regionalliga Nord. For Magdeburg II, the resilience to fight back late — having trailed for 31 minutes — offers a positive takeaway as they prepare for the new Regionalliga Nordost season.
Verdict
A typical first friendly — disjointed at times, lively in spells, and instructive for both coaching staffs. Doumbouya looks exactly the type of striker Schöningen needed: a target man who scores. Magdeburg II will want to tighten up after being exposed twice in quick succession, but the late response showed character.
Match Events
Key match events between Magdeburg II and Schöningen — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2026
Magdeburg II vs Schöningen Head to Head Results· 1
Magdeburg II and Schöningen have met 1 times — Magdeburg II won 1, Schöningen won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Magdeburg II leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 1 meeting. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.00 per match (5 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 30 Jun 2026