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- MAD BULLDOGS
- Jun 3
- 3 min read
Next Sunday, June 8 , the Amberg Mad Bulldogs will host the Franken Knights in their next home game at the Stadion am Schanzl . Kickoff is at 3 p.m. , and doors open at 2 p.m. After the loss to Neu-Ulm, the team is under pressure and wants to get back on track with a strong performance in front of their home crowd. Two regional food trucks will be on hand for the first time to add to the game-day atmosphere.
Review: Defeat against strong Spartans
The Bulldogs' last home game against the Neu-Ulm Spartans was disappointing. The team suffered a decisive 24:50 defeat against the current second-place team in the Regionalliga Süd. Amberg fell behind early in the game and struggled to get into the game. Despite an improved performance in the second half, they were unable to make up the deficit.
In addition, the team suffered several injuries during the game, which impacted both offensively and defensively. Nevertheless, Amberg remains in fourth place in the table with two wins from five matches – closely followed by the Franken Knights.
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Preview: Play-off in the middle of the table
The duel with the Knights will be a real test. The Franconian team is just one win behind Amberg, meaning they're fighting to defend fourth place in the table . A win could give the Bulldogs some breathing room and keep them in contention near the top of the table. A loss, however, risks slipping into the bottom third.
Head coach Dany Emmanuel emphasizes the importance of this game – and focuses primarily on defense:
"Our defense definitely needs to be more solid. We saw some good moves in the second half against Neu-Ulm—but that won't be enough against the Knights. We need to play as a unit and focus on our strengths."
In addition to the sporting challenge, the team also needs to find its rhythm again . The Bulldogs' squad is large and capable – but after recent inconsistent performances, it's now crucial to perform as a united team. Whether and how many of the recently injured players will be available for Sunday will be decided over the course of the week.
Culinary highlight: Food trucks at the home game
For fans and guests, game day offers not only football but also a special culinary offering. For the first time this season , two food trucks from the region will be present, providing a true game day atmosphere:
Trev & Drey Fried Chicken – crispy chicken, spicy side dishes, soul food vibes
Andy's Hot Dogs – Stadium classic from Amberg, freshly topped and authentic
The food trucks will be available to all visitors from 2 p.m.
Matchday facts at a glance:
📅 Sunday, June 8, 2025
🏟️ Stadium am Schanzl, Amberg
🕒 Doors open: 2:00 PM | Kickoff: 3:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets available at the box office
🍔 Food trucks: Trev & Drey Fried Chicken & Andy's Hot Dogs
After the loss to Neu-Ulm, the Mad Bulldogs now need a response—on the field, within the team, and in their mentality. The home game against the Franken Knights offers an opportunity to regain stability and, together with the fans, make a statement.
Come to the stadium, support the team – and enjoy a real football afternoon in Amberg!
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