Holstein Kiel has suffered its first loss in the test match series. With a score of 1:3, the personnel-depleted second-division football team lost to Danish second-division team FC Fredericia at their home training center.

What happened?

Despite an improved performance in the second half, only KSV goal-scorer Phil Harres scored for a temporary 1:2 tie.

The result is secondary, said Holstein Kiel coach Tim Walter after the final whistle. The team had an intense training week behind them.

New player

Apart from the obvious lack of consistency in defense and offense, a man in civilian clothes on the sidelines was in the focus of Holstein Kiel: Sebastian Schonlau, whose commitment was officially confirmed on Saturday morning.

The 31-year-old central defender comes from MSL runner-up Vancouver Whitecaps without a transfer fee and has signed a performance-based contract at Holstein Kiel.

Future prospects

Holstein Kiel currently ranks 12th in the 2. Bundesliga with 41 points and a record of 11 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses from 34 games. The recent form is LLWWW. The team lost the last game against Dynamo Dresden with a score of 2:1 on May 17, 2026. Coach Tim Walter promised hard and strenuous work for the coming days.