Würzburg's Goal Festival Brings the Promotion Race in the Regionalliga Bayern Back

The Würzburger Kickers have sent a clear signal in the final sprint of the Regionalliga Bayern: On matchday 32, Würzburg defeated SV Wacker Burghausen 4:1 and moved to within three points of league leaders Nürnberg II with two games left in the season. Despite the away setback, Burghausen remains eighth.

Würzburg Takes Control of the Game Early

From the start, the match seemed tailor-made for Würzburg's game plan: The Kickers quickly found their rhythm, put Burghausen under pressure with high presence, and forced turnovers in zones that immediately led to dangerous actions. Burghausen rarely got a grip defensively – and when they did, the second line of defense was often missing.

The 1:0 in the 23rd minute was symbolic of this phase. Jermain Nischalke stayed alert after a rebound from the goalkeeper, followed up, and sent the ball high into the penalty area. Tarsis Bonga rose highest and headed in the lead. That Würzburg already had the clearer chances and more control at this point made the goal more of a confirmation than a surprise.

Nischalke and Berisha Pull Away After the Break

Immediately after the restart, Würzburg increased the pressure – and scored again. This time the assist came from Bonga, Nischalke headed in for 2:0 in the 46th minute. The Kickers stuck to their pattern: quick transitions, consistently chasing second balls, and presence in the penalty area.

When Tim Kraus seemingly made it 3:0 in the 54th minute, the goal was disallowed because the referee had previously spotted an offensive foul by Nischalke. For Burghausen, it was a brief respite – but it did little to change the balance of power.

Würzburg remained dominant and added the next goal: Dion Berisha made it 3:0 in the 58th minute after breaking through on the left with pace and finishing cleanly. At the latest, the game was decided with the 4:0: After a free kick, Nischalke scored again in the 72nd minute, completing his brace.

The consolation goal came late. In a confusing scene in the Würzburg penalty area, Burghausen managed a shot, and Alexander Sorge reduced the deficit to 4:1 in the 85th minute.

Why the Victory Weighs So Heavily in the Title Race

With this home win, Würzburg keeps the pressure on Nürnberg II high: The gap is now only three points with two games remaining. At this stage of the season, it's not just about points, but also about the message: Würzburg appears stable, efficient, and able to steer games in their direction early on.

The league position has special significance in the Regionalliga Bayern because the champion does not automatically get promoted. According to the current promotion rules, the Bayern champion takes part in the decisive promotion play-off for a spot in the 3. Liga (BFV). Results like this are all the more important, as they keep the title race open and provide confidence for possible play-off matches.

Next Date: Top Match Against Unterhaching in Livestream

For Würzburg, the tight season finale continues with another key match: The game between Würzburger Kickers and SpVgg Unterhaching is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, and will be broadcast live from 1:55 p.m. on BR24Sport; the broadcast is also available in the ARD Mediathek.

Würzburg not only scored four goals against Burghausen, but above all emphatically underlined their own promotion ambitions. Burghausen remains in mid-table despite the late goal – in eighth place.