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Elversberg brings record crowd to Dortmund despite loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 8:45 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Elversberg brings record crowd to Dortmund despite loss

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Elversberg took 8,000 fans to Signal Iduna Park for their Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund on November 8, 2026. Despite a 2-1 defeat, it marked a club record for the number of traveling supporters, reflecting the team's growth since rising from the lower leagues. Elversberg's Noel Futkeu scored a late goal, providing a glimmer of hope in the second half after being down 2-0 due to Felix Nmecha's brace. The defeat leaves Elversberg with 13 points after nine matchdays, a significant achievement for a club that was in Germany's fourth tier just a few years ago.

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•Elversberg recorded 8,000 traveling fans, 61% of its town's population.
•The match ended in a 2-1 defeat for Elversberg against Dortmund.
•Felix Nmecha scored twice for Dortmund, while Noel Futkeu netted for Elversberg.
•Elversberg now has 13 points from nine Bundesliga matches this season.
•This is Elversberg's first season in the Bundesliga since rising through the leagues.

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8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Elversberg take record-breaking crowd to Borussia Dortmund

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Elversberg took 8,000 fans to the Signal Iduna Park for their Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund. Although suffering a 2-1 defeat, their fourth in 2026/27, memories will have been created to l...
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