Nürnberg and Fürth Secure Key Wins in 2. Bundesliga on November 8, 2025

In an eventful 2. Bundesliga matchday on November 8, 2025, 1. FC Nürnberg and Greuther Fürth clinched important victories, impacting their league standings significantly.

Nürnberg edged past Dynamo Dresden 2-1 in a match that began explosively with Rafael Lubach scoring the fastest goal of the season after just 14 seconds. Despite a halftime equalizer by Dresden’s Dominik Kother, Tim Janisch netted his first professional goal early in the second half to secure the win for Nürnberg. This victory elevated Nürnberg to ninth place in the table. Coach Miroslav Klose praised the team's tactical discipline, while captain Robin Knoche's return fortified the defense. However, Dresden's woes continued as they remain winless at home for six matches, with coach Thomas Stamm criticizing the defense's lack of boldness and player Lukas Boeder acknowledging poor decision-making. Dresden struggled to capitalize on chances despite offensive adjustments, leading to audible frustration from their fans.

Meanwhile, Greuther Fürth claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Preußen Münster thanks to a stunning stoppage-time goal by Jannik Dehm from 24 meters out. This goal not only ended a five-match winless streak for Fürth but also propelled them from the relegation zone to 12th place with 13 points. Coach Thomas Kleine expressed satisfaction with the performance, emphasizing the importance of this home win — only their second since August. The match was competitive, with Münster having two goals disallowed after VAR reviews, showing the tight nature of the contest.

These matches highlight both the fluctuating form of teams in the second tier of German football and the growing pressure on clubs like Dynamo Dresden to improve their results. Nürnberg's win reflects their upward trajectory, while Fürth’s late victory provides a welcome boost as they prepare to face SV Darmstadt 98 after the international break.