SV Waldhof Mannheim beats VfR Mannheim 2-0 in pre‑season derby

On 11 July 2026, third‑division side SV Waldhof Mannheim hosted local rivals VfR Mannheim at the Rhein‑Neckar‑Stadion in a pre‑season test match attended by 1,356 spectators. Waldhof took an early lead when Julian Ulbricht scored in the fifth minute and secured the win with a header from Terrence Boyd in the 89th minute, finishing the game 2‑0.

VfR coach Marcel Abele used the fixture to give playing time to the entire squad, noting the intensity of the match and the value of testing players against a higher‑level opponent. The match was not streamed live; tickets were sold online and at the stadium on the day. Earlier, Waldhof had played two other preparatory friendlies, winning 15‑0 and 14‑0 against lower‑tier sides.

The result provided Waldhof with a confidence boost ahead of the upcoming Drittliga season, while VfR gained useful experience from the hard‑fought encounter.