SV Meppen produced one of their most complete performances of the German 3. Liga season on Saturday evening, dismantling Würzburger Kickers 4-0 at the Hänsch-Arena. A brace from Jonas Hartwig, plus goals from Tim Schulte and Niklas Böhmer, gave the home side a deserved three points and a convincing boost to their goal difference.

Match overview

Meppen were aggressive from the opening minute, pressing Würzburg high and forcing repeated turnovers in midfield. The hosts led inside 12 minutes and never looked back, adding a second before half-time before pulling away after the break. Würzburger Kickers, by contrast, struggled to sustain possession and were limited to a handful of half-chances.

• Final score: SV Meppen 4-0 Würzburger Kickers
• Competition: German 3. Liga
• Venue: Hänsch-Arena, Meppen
• Date: 24 October 2026

Key moments

The opener arrived in the 12th minute when Hartwig latched onto a loose ball inside the box and finished low into the corner. Meppen doubled the lead in the 34th minute through Schulte, who cut in from the left and curled a composed effort beyond the goalkeeper. Any hopes of a Würzburg comeback were effectively ended in the 58th minute when Hartwig converted from the penalty spot after a foul on Böhmer. Böhmer completed the scoring in the 84th minute with a close-range finish after another spell of sustained pressure.

Tactical story

Meppen’s 4-2-3-1 shape worked perfectly against a Würzburg side that wanted to build patiently from the back. The home midfield screened the central lanes, forced play wide and then won the second ball consistently. With Schulte and Böhmer drifting into dangerous pockets, Meppen repeatedly created overloads in the final third. Würzburg defended deep for long spells but could not relieve the pressure, and their attempts to counter were repeatedly snuffed out by Meppen’s compact rest defence.

Standout players

Hartwig was the obvious focal point, leading the line with two goals and constant movement between the centre-backs. Böhmer was equally influential, combining energy with quality in the final third and winning the penalty that broke Würzburg’s resistance. At the back, Meppen’s goalkeeper was rarely tested but commanded his area well, while the centre-back pairing dealt comfortably with the visitors’ limited service into the box.

What it means

The result strengthens Meppen’s position in the German 3. Liga standings and gives the squad real momentum heading into the next round of fixtures. For Würzburger Kickers, the defeat leaves them with work to do at the wrong end of the table. Meppen’s attacking output will be particularly encouraging: four goals, a clean sheet and a performance that combined control with genuine cutting edge.