Dormagen Bayer secured a 30:24 victory over Bergischer 30 in a club friendly on 5 August 2026. The match took place at 17:00 local time. Both sides entered the fixture with recent results that suggested uneven form.
Dormagen's last five outings showed a pattern of close contests. They lost 32:34 to Flensburg-Lübeck-Schwartau in June, followed by another 32:34 defeat against Coburg 2000. A 30:33 loss to Elbflorenz came on 25 May, while victories over Hagen and BBM Bietigheim were recorded in April.
Bergischer 30 arrived with mixed results. A 30:32 loss to Gummersbach on 2 August was their most recent fixture. Before that, they beat Nordhorn-Lingen 36:28 on 1 August, then edged Goppingen 29:28 on 7 June. Their other results included a 32:26 win over Erlangen and a 23:32 defeat to THV Kiel.
and here's the thing — the 30:24 scoreline sat somewhere between what both teams had been producing. Dormagen were averaging roughly 32 goals per game in their recent run, while Bergischer were closer to 30. The 24 conceded by the visitors was below their usual output.
to be fair, friendlies rarely reveal much beyond basic fitness and selection choices. The result gives both clubs a reference point before the competitive season begins. Dormagen can take confidence from maintaining a higher scoring rate, while Bergischer will look to tighten their defence.