Stuttgarter Kickers Winter Schedule and WFV-Pokal Progress
Stuttgarter Kickers have outlined a provisional winter schedule and continue their campaign in the WFV-Pokal with key dates announced.
Morgan Riley
- 2023-12-29
- Updated 04:30 AM ET
(NewsNibs) - While the Stuttgarter Kickers have not finalized their test match arrangements with venues and times still undecided, a preliminary winter schedule has been confirmed. This schedule includes a fixture against Bayernliga squad FC Ingolstadt II on January 20th. Additionally, the team is committed to participating in a blitz tournament on the weekend of January 27th and 28th. Matches are also set against FV Illertissen on February 3rd and Oberliga frontrunner SG Sonnenhof Großaspach on February 4th.
Preparations for the Second Half of the Season
As part of their mid-season preparations, Stuttgarter Kickers will hold a training camp in Antalya, Turkey, from February 8th to February 16th. The last of their test matches before the Regionalliga restarts is planned for February 24th; however, the opposing team is yet to be named. The team's opening league match of 2024 is set for the weekend of March 2nd and 3rd, facing the eighth-placed TSV Steinbach Haiger at the Gazi-Stadion. The exact dates for Regionalliga matchdays 22 to 25 are anticipated to be determined in the week commencing January 15th.
Recent Matches and WFV-Pokal Progress
The Kickers' progress in the WFV-Pokal has been notable, as they have survived through the first three rounds and the last 16, boasting a penalty win over Göppinger SV and a straight win against TSG Backnang after extra time. The club is set to find out their quarter-final opponents in the draw scheduled for January 26th, which features teams including SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball and VfR Aalen. These matches will occur on April 3rd, with potential rescheduling for April 10th. If successful, the semi-finals expect them on May 1st, with the final earmarked for May 25th.
The Kickers' performances in recent matches have been a mixed bag, including victories, draws, and losses across several encounters. The fans are looking forward to the culmination of the winter schedule and their team's continued participation in the WFV-Pokal, with anticipation for an exciting second half of the season.
