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FCN star outraged about desolate place in Schwäbisch Hall!
The FCN played on July 6th, 2025 in Schwäbisch Hall, where the pitch was in a dilapidated condition. A look at the test match and the Unicorns.
FCN star outraged about desolate place in Schwäbisch Hall!
On Saturday, July 6, 2025, 1. FC Nürnberg (FCN) played a test match in Schwäbisch Hall. The players were impressed by the condition of the pitch, which was badly damaged. Brown spots and some missing grass dominated the playing area.
The reason for this desolate condition of the pitch was a home game of the “Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns” a week earlier. This American football team has a long history, which began in 1983 when it was founded as a division of TSG Schwäbisch Hall. The club subsequently rose and experienced various successes, including several championships and titles, up to a European title in the Central European Football League in 2021.
Voices from the test game
FCN veteran Robin Knoche commented after the game and stated that he had never set foot on such a bad pitch. He described the pitch as “subterranean” and pointed out that there had been other substandard pitches in the past. Despite the poor field conditions, the test match went smoothly: no players were injured. The FCN won the game against an association league team 7-2 and was therefore able to get a positive outcome from the unfortunate situation.
The Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns themselves have an interesting history in German football. They joined the central division of the 2nd Bundesliga in 1984 and were able to achieve some successes in the following years, such as promotion to the American Football Bundesliga in 1988. The Unicorns won various titles and even managed to win the German Bowl championship in 2011 and 2012.
Conclusion
The desolate condition of the pitch in Schwäbisch Hall was a disgrace for the FC Nürnberg players, but the club was still able to impress in terms of sport. The connection between soccer and American football is evident in this case, because the Unicorns' past has a significant impact on the general conditions for visiting teams. While the stadium continues to host football games, it remains to be seen how the field will be maintained in the future.
For sports fans in the region, the variety of sports on offer is a plus; The history of the Unicorns, who operate in the highest German league and have therefore become an established institution in American football, underlines this. The dual use of the space could still raise questions about care and maintenance and should be kept in mind by those responsible.