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Bremen against HSV: A thrilling northern derby awaits in the Weserstadion!
Experience the exciting northern derby between Werder Bremen and Hamburger SV on October 11th, 2025 in the Weserstadion with over 31,000 fans.
Bremen against HSV: A thrilling northern derby awaits in the Weserstadion!
Today, on October 11, 2025, the two rivals Werder Bremen and Hamburger SV will meet in the Weserstadion for the eagerly awaited northern derby of the women's Bundesliga. Kick-off is at 5:16 p.m. and expectations are high - around 31,000 fans don't want to miss the spectacle. The importance of this game cannot be underestimated, like us ZDF reported.
Both teams have a purely coaching change background, with Friederike Kromp at the helm of Werder Bremen and Liese Brancão at HSV. While Werder Bremen is in 8th place in the table after two defeats against Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich and is a long way from the top 5, the newly promoted HSV still has a lot to do with five points and 10th place. What is unique is that the teams met in the DFB Cup semi-final in March 2025, which Werder Bremen ended 3-1 and thus in the final. Back then, 57,000 spectators watched, and now everyone is hoping for an exciting evening of football in front of their home crowd.
The derby in detail
At the start of the game, Werder Bremen had control of the game and put their opponents under pressure with high pressing. The first few minutes also show this: In the 7th minute, Mühlhaus converted a penalty after Stoldt committed a handball. HSV countered with a strong defensive performance, but Werder remained in control. In the 26th minute, Räcke tried a shot from 25 meters, but the ball flew over the goal. An untapped potential – but the spectators in Bremen are thrilled.
HSV, as a newcomer to the league, has won over the fans with its rhetoric and also shows an appealing performance. Another highlight of the first half is the yellow card for Sternad, who increases the risk for her team for an over-motivated effort against Haidner. Coach Brancão made four changes to her starting XI, indicating a motivated approach in this important derby.
The importance for the structure of women's football
The number of spectators in the women's Bundesliga has experienced a remarkable increase in recent years. According to that Season report of the DFB, over 379,000 people watched the matches in 22 games. This corresponds to a new record. An average of 2,876 spectators come per game - a sign that interest in women's football is constantly growing. The media reach has also increased, and more and more fans are getting involved during the entertaining games.
The clubs are investing in the professionalization of the league. The clubs' income increases to over 31 million euros, with Werder Bremen aiming for a place in the top 5. After several years of fighting to stay in the league, more should now be achieved. A real business model is developing and the players receive an average of around 4,000 euros per month. A significant improvement compared to the past.
The northern derby not only promises an exciting game, but also symbolizes the upswing that women's football is currently experiencing. This game could be a turning point for both teams and represent another step in the right direction.