SV Elversberg triumph 4-1 over Mainz in a dominant Bundesliga performance.

The Bundesliga encounter between SV Elversberg and Mainz unfolded at the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde in Spiesen-Elversberg on 30 October 2026. Both sides entered the match seeking points, but the home side quickly imposed its intent in front of a supportive crowd.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were tense, with Mainz’s Phillipp Mwene receiving a yellow card in the fourth minute for a bad foul, signalling early discipline issues for the visitors. Just three minutes later, SV Elversberg drew first blood when Felix Keidel converted a free-kick, striking the bottom right corner with his right foot to make it 1-0.

The home side continued to press, and at the 26th minute Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka extended the lead. The Nigerian forward slotted a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the centre of the net, an effort set up by David Mokwa’s assist. Mainz’s frustration grew, and Danny da Costa was booked in the 33rd minute for another bad foul.

Just before the break, Maurice Krattenmacher added a third, heading home a left-footed strike from the right side of the box into the bottom left corner after a corner, bringing the score to 3-0 at the first-half stoppage time (45'+1').

The second half saw Mainz attempt a response, but their discipline deteriorated further. Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer was shown a yellow card in the 75th minute for a bad foul, followed by Stefan Posch receiving a booking in the 85th minute for a similar infringement.

In the dying moments, SV Elversberg completed the scoring. Cole Campbell, assisted by Nicholas Mickelson, fired a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner in the 90th minute, sealing a 4-0 lead.

Mainz managed a consolation strike two minutes later when Benedict Hollerbach capitalised on a close-range opportunity, right-footed, to make it 4-1 after a VAR review confirmed the goal (90'+2').

The match concluded with a further disciplinary incident: Stefan Posch received a second yellow card in the 90'+5' minute for a bad foul, resulting in his dismissal. Mainz finished the game a man down, having accumulated four bookings and a sending-off.

Standout performers

  • Felix Keidel (SV Elversberg) – Opened the scoring from a free-kick, setting the tone for the home side.
  • Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka (SV Elversberg) – Scored the second goal, assisted by David Mokwa, showcasing effective link-up play.
  • Maurice Krattenmacher (SV Elversberg) – Netted the third goal from a corner, highlighting the team’s set-piece threat.
  • Cole Campbell (SV Elversberg) – Added the fourth goal, assisted by Nicholas Mickelson, rounding off a comprehensive attacking display.
  • Benedict Hollerbach (Mainz) – Scored the lone away goal in the final minutes, providing a brief respite for Mainz.

Match facts

  • Final score: SV Elversberg 4-1 Mainz
  • Scorers: Felix Keidel (7'), Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka (26' – assist David Mokwa), Maurice Krattenmacher (45'+1'), Cole Campbell (90' – assist Nicholas Mickelson); Benedict Hollerbach (90'+2')
  • Bookings: Phillipp Mwene (4'), Danny da Costa (33'), Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer (75'), Stefan Posch (85') – all for bad fouls
  • Sending-off: Stefan Posch (90'+5') – second yellow card
  • Venue: URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg

What it means

The result hands SV Elversberg a comprehensive three-goal victory over Mainz, reinforcing their attacking potency and defensive resilience despite the late dismissal of a Mainz player. For Mainz, the defeat underscores a need to address disciplinary issues and defensive frailties, as they concluded the match with four bookings and a red card while conceding four goals.