SSV Ulm 1846 Cruises Past TSV Schwabmünchen in Summer Friendly

Schwabmünchen, Germany – July 2, 2026 – SSV Ulm 1846 kicked off their pre-season preparations with a convincing 3-1 victory over TSV Schwabmünchen in an International Club Friendly on Thursday evening. The Regionalliga side showed superior class and fitness against their lower-league hosts, dominating possession and creating a string of clear-cut chances.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, SSV Ulm imposed themselves on the game. Their high pressing and quick passing unsettled Schwabmünchen, who struggled to maintain composure in midfield. Ulm opened the scoring inside 15 minutes when a well-worked corner found the head of central defender Lukas Kling, who nodded home from close range. The visitors doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark: winger Tobias Rühle cut inside from the left and curled a precise shot into the far corner.

Schwabmünchen pulled one back against the run of play early in the second half. A defensive lapse allowed home striker Maximilian Haas to latch onto a through ball and slot past Ulm goalkeeper Niclas Thiede. However, Ulm quickly reasserted control. Midfielder Felix Higl restored the two-goal cushion with a composed finish from the edge of the box in the 67th minute.

Tactical Story

Ulm head coach Thomas Wörle used the friendly to test a fluid 4-3-3 formation, with full-backs pushing high to overload Schwabmünchen’s defense. The visitors’ patient build-up play and quick transitions were a constant threat. Schwabmünchen, playing a compact 4-4-2, relied on counter-attacks and set pieces but lacked the quality to trouble Ulm consistently. The difference in league level (Schwabmünchen plays in the Bayernliga) was evident in both technical execution and defensive organization.

Standout Players

• Tobias Rühle (Ulm) – A constant menace on the wing, scoring one and assisting another.
• Lukas Kling (Ulm) – Dominant in the air and solid at the back alongside his defensive partner.
• Maximilian Haas (Schwabmünchen) – Took his goal well and worked tirelessly despite limited service.

Season Impact

For SSV Ulm, the result provides a confidence boost as they build towards the upcoming Regionalliga Südwest campaign. The squad’s depth and tactical adaptability were on display. Schwabmünchen, meanwhile, will take positives from their second-half fightback but will need to tighten defensively ahead of their own league season.

The friendly continues the teams' pre-season schedules, with Ulm next facing a higher-tier opponent next week, while Schwabmünchen will look to sharpen their finishing in training.