# Violence in German amateur football

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violence-in-german-amateur-football
> Updated: 2026-09-08T14:39:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Incidents of violence involving officials and players have been reported in German amateur football leagues.

In Lübeck, police began investigating an assault following a Landesliga Holstein match between Türkischer SV and FC Dornbreite. Authorities reported that spectators entered the pitch after the final whistle, resulting in a 27-year-old referee being pushed and spat upon, and a 22-year-old player being kicked. A 56-year-old suspect was identified at the scene.

In a separate incident in Siegen-Wittgenstein, a Kreisliga match between SC Siegen and SV Setzen 2 was abandoned after a player physically attacked a referee. Following a disputed decision, a 22-year-old player reportedly grabbed the official and threw him backward onto the pitch. The referee sustained minor injuries and filed a criminal complaint. The attacker faces potential criminal penalties, including a fine or up to five years in prison, while a regional sports court is set to determine sporting consequences.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Referee injured in amateur football assault in Siegen

A referee was injured in Siegen, Germany, after being thrown to the ground by a player during an amateur football match. Police have launched an investigation into the assault.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/referee-injured-in-amateur-football-assault-in-siegen

### 2026-08-19: Lübeck police investigate assault on referee and player

Police are investigating an assault on a referee and a player following a football match in Lübeck, Germany, involving Türkischer SV and FC Dornbreite.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lbeck-police-investigate-assault-on-referee-and-player

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