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MSV Duisburg Unbeaten at the Top of 3. Liga After Record Start

Managing director Michael Preetz says promotion to the second tier is vital for the club’s finances.

Michael Preetz führt seit Januar 2024 die Geschäfte in Duisburg
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Overview

  • The Zebras opened with six straight wins and remain undefeated through four subsequent matches to hold first place.
  • After a relegation to the fourth tier 18 months ago, a rebuild led by Preetz and coach Dietmar Hirsch produced immediate promotion and a younger, high-energy squad.
  • Average home attendance has climbed from about 17,000 in the Regionalliga to roughly 21,200 across the first five 3. Liga home games.
  • Hirsch has said he dreams of a Durchmarsch to the 2. Liga, a leap recently achieved by SSV Ulm, Preußen Münster and SV Elversberg.
  • Form will be tested at 1860 München on Sunday before a derby with Rot-Weiss Essen, with 1860 now led by new coach Markus Kauczinski after a five-match winless run.