SC Paderborn 07 II 2–0 SV Rödinghausen
German Regionalliga · 16 May 2026, 20:00

SC Paderborn 07’s reserve team earned a solid 2‑0 victory over SV Rödinghausen at the Home Deluxe Arena in a match that saw the hosts dominate possession and create the better chances. The result boosted Paderborn’s hopes of climbing the Regionalliga table.

Match Overview

Paderborn II controlled proceedings from the outset, with a well‑organized midfield cutting off supply to Rödinghausen’s forwards. The first goal came just before half‑time, and a second shortly after the interval gave the home side a comfortable cushion. Rödinghausen rarely threatened and recorded only one shot on target.

Key Moments

• 41′ – Paderborn broke the deadlock: midfielder Luca Brinkmann received a pass from the left, took a touch, and slotted inside the far post.
• 53′ – The second goal arrived when striker Jonas Holtmann latched onto a long ball, shrugged off a defender, and finished calmly past the goalkeeper.
• 75′ – Rödinghausen’s best chance: a free kick from 25 yards was tipped over the bar by Paderborn keeper Niklas Westphal.

Tactical Story

Paderborn II used a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation, with full‑backs pushing high to create overloads. Their double pivot of Brinkmann and Tom Heinrichs shielded the defence while also starting attacks. Rödinghausen played a 4‑4‑2 but struggled to maintain possession, often resorting to long balls that Paderborn’s centre‑backs dealt with easily. The visitors’ lack of creativity in midfield meant they never truly looked like scoring.

Standout Players

• Luca Brinkmann (Paderborn II) – Scored the opener and was involved in most attacking moves.
• Jonas Holtmann (Paderborn II) – A well‑taken goal and held the ball up effectively.
• Niklas Westphal (Paderborn II) – Made a crucial save to preserve the clean sheet.
• Maximilian Schubert (Rödinghausen) – Worked hard but lacked service up front.

Standings Context

The victory moved Paderborn II to 29 points, within striking distance of the top six. Rödinghausen remained on 23 points, slipping to the lower half of the table. Paderborn’s defensive solidity will be a key asset as they aim for a late push toward the promotion playoff positions.