SV Elversberg caused an upset by defeating promotion favorites Fortuna Düsseldorf 1-0 in German Bundesliga 2 on December 14, 2025. The home side claimed a famous victory at the Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, scoring the only goal of the game in the first half. Elversberg defended their lead with tremendous discipline and organization, frustrating a Düsseldorf side that enjoyed the majority of possession. Fortuna created several chances but found the Elversberg goalkeeper in inspired form, making a series of crucial saves. The result was a significant setback for Düsseldorf's automatic promotion hopes, while it provided Elversberg with a massive boost in their fight against relegation. The Elversberg coach hailed a perfect tactical performance, and the Fortuna manager criticized his team's lack of cutting edge.