On the simple parade ground on the outskirts of Münster – where the military usually holds its exercises – there are no soldiers to be seen today. Instead, a few boys in far too large trousers are chasing after a leather ball. In this place, without realising it, they are writing the first chapter in the history of SC Preußen Münster.
On April 30, 1906, students of what is now the Johann-Conrad-Schlaun-Gymnasium founded the club „FC Preußen Münster.“ Their first playing field was the parade ground at Loddenheide – sparse and bumpy, but for the students, it marked the beginning of a great adventure. Just one year later, on August 8, 1907, they were admitted to the West German Football Association. However, their hoped-for promotion to the top division was thwarted by an objection from FC Münster 04, which was only two years old at the time. Thus, Preußen Münster started in the third division – and immediately caused a sensation.
As early as the 1906/07 season, they became champions of their league, ahead of SC Preußen Hamm and SuS Hamm. Although they lost the final round match against SV Gelsenkirchen-Hessler 1-2, they still managed to gain promotion to the B-League. Their success continued there: in the B-League championship final, they achieved perfect revenge – a 6-0 victory against Gelsenkirchen-Hessler. However, disillusionment followed in the A-League. With only seven points from twelve games, the club finished last in the table. Thanks to a reorganisation of the league districts, the club nevertheless remained in the top division. A few years later, in the 1913/14 season, Preußen celebrated their first major regional triumph: Westphalian champions – ahead of an opponent that would give them a rivalry for generations to come: 1. FC Arminia Bielefeld.
In 1916, the club moved from Loddenheide to a cow pasture on Hammer Straße – an unassuming location that would later become a symbol of Münster football. After the First World War, the club experienced a significant upswing here. With its growing membership, the club adopted the name „SC Preußen Münster“ in 1920.
The following decades were marked by frequent league restructuring and the turmoil of the time. But the core of the club remained. Today, SC Preußen Münster stands for passion, consistency, and a close connection between the city and the club. The stadium on Hammer Straße, renovated and modernised several times, is still the place where generations of fans support their Eagles. Currently, the Eagles are in tenth place in the 2. Bundesliga. All the more reason to take a closer look at SC Preußen Münster in our opponent analysis.
| Top Scorers | Top Assists |
| Oliver Batista-Meier – 5 Goals | Oliver Batista-Meier – 3 Assists |
| Etienne Amenyido – 3 Goals | Marvin Scholz – 3 Assists |
| Joshua Mees – 2 Goals | Luca Bolay – 3 Assists |
| Oscar Vilhelmsson – 2 Goals | Lars Lokotsch – 2 Assists |
| Yassine Bouchama – 1 Goal | Rico Preißinger – 2 Assists |
Alexander Ende
Head coach of SC Preußen MünsterThe Eagles refuse to shy away from even a single challenge. The Münster players throw themselves into every duel with full intensity – and with success. They have won 1,793 challenges – more than any other team. Nürnberg follows with 1,666 and Holstein Kiel with 1,657.
When Paul Jaeckel takes off his football boots after an intense training session on the pitch, he often reaches for his camera – photography is his quiet passion alongside sports.
Paul Jaeckel was born on July 22, 1998, in Eisenhüttenstadt. He started playing football there as a child with Eisenhüttenstädter FC Stahl. He joined the club at around the age of five, laying the foundation for his football career. In 2011, he moved to the youth academy of Energie Cottbus to further his development. Three years later, in 2014, he took the next step: Jaeckel transferred to VfL Wolfsburg, where he played for the U17 and U19 teams. This allowed him to establish a solid foundation at a young age – gaining initial experience in organised youth football and receiving training with a clear future.
From August 2017, Jaeckel moved up to VfL Wolfsburg’s reserve team and played in the Regionalliga (fourth tier). In 2018, he made the step into professional football, transferring to then-second-division side SpVgg Greuther Fürth. This marked the beginning of an important chapter in his career. He established himself in Fürth and played regularly – over several seasons, he made numerous appearances and developed steadily as a centre-back.
His talent did not go unnoticed: in 2021, he transferred to Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin on a free transfer. This move marked a significant milestone. At Union, Jaeckel gained valuable experience: he not only played in the Bundesliga but also internationally – in the UEFA Conference League, the UEFA Europa League, and even the UEFA Champions League. This international experience not only fostered his athletic development but also proved that Jaeckel could compete at the highest level. In 2024, he was loaned to second-division side Eintracht Braunschweig until the summer of 2025.
In the summer of 2025, Paul Jaeckel began a new chapter: He transferred from 1. FC Union Berlin to second-division side Preußen Münster. The club sees him as an important addition to their central defence. With his experience, playing style, and mentality, he is expected to help bring stability and quality to the team.
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
