Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt beat Hessen Kassel 1-0 in a pre-season friendly, with the only goal arriving after a goalless first half.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The first half ended goalless as both sides felt their way into the contest in an early pre-season workout. The deadlock was broken after the interval, with Rot-Weiß Erfurt finding the net to secure a narrow victory.
Exact details of the goalscorer were not available from the match data at the time of writing, but the 1-0 scoreline reflected a tight contest between two German regional sides.
The turning point
The second-half goal — the only one of the match — proved decisive. Rot-Weiß Erfurt's ability to score after the break while keeping Hessen Kassel at bay was the difference.
Key performers
With no individual goalscorer data available from the provider, the recognition goes to the Rot-Weiß Erfurt collective defensive effort that secured a clean sheet against Hessen Kassel.
By the numbers
The 0-0 half-time scoreline and 1-0 full-time result suggest a cagey contest with few clear-cut chances. Rot-Weiß Erfurt's second-half breakthrough was enough to separate the sides.
What it means
Both teams continue their pre-season preparations. Rot-Weiß Erfurt will take confidence from a clean sheet and a winning start to their friendly programme.
Verdict
A typically tight pre-season encounter between two German sides at a similar level, settled by a single second-half goal.
Rivalry since 2022
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt vs Hessen Kassel Head to Head Results· 2
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt and Hessen Kassel have met 2 times — FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt won 0, Hessen Kassel won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. Hessen Kassel leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026