Stuttgarter Kickers vs FC 08 Villingen

Stojak's 2nd-minute opener was the decisive moment. It forced Villingen, the Oberliga (fifth-tier) opponent, to chase the game from the outset against a side that had beaten Bayern Munich II 4-0 six days earlier on 12 July. The early goal allowed Kickers to dictate the tempo and rotate freely without ever risking the result.

• David Stojak — Scored the early opener (2') that set the tone; started in the first-half XI.
• Christian Mauersberger — Also scored against Bayern Munich II on 12 July; doubled the lead just before half-time (41').
• Dejan Bozic — The new signing capped a solid second-half display with the third goal (73').

Player of the Match: David Stojak — his early breakthrough was the match's defining moment.

The provider payload does not include detailed stats such as possession, shots or xG for this friendly. However, the 3-0 scoreline (2-0 at half-time) reflects Kickers' control across both halves. Bachthaler's decision to field two entirely different XIs — as he has throughout pre-season — meant every outfield player got 45 minutes of game time, a common approach in early July friendlies. The clean sheet was the side's third in six pre-season matches.

Kickers extended their perfect pre-season record to six wins from six since the start of summer preparations. The side's next test is the Saisoneröffnung (season-opening event) on 25 July 2026, when they host SSV Jahn Regensburg at the GAZi-Stadion on the Waldau (14:00 kick-off).

FC 08 Villingen continue their own pre-season programme as they prepare for the 2026-27 Oberliga campaign.

Head-to-head, Kickers have now won five of seven meetings with Villingen (two draws) and remain unbeaten in the fixture since their first encounter in 2020.

A routine pre-season victory for the Regionalliga side against lower-league opposition. The early goal made the game straightforward, and Bachthaler will value the full 90-minute run-out for his squad. The real test comes on 25 July against third-tier Regensburg.