ESSEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 20: Klaus Gjasula of Essen (R) celebrates with Michael Schultz after scoring during the 3. Liga match between Rot-Weiss Essen and SSV Ulm 1846 at Stadion Essen on December 20, 2025 in Essen, Germany. (Photo by Juergen Schwarz/Getty Images for DFB)

Rot-Weiss Essen finished third in the 3. Liga, setting up a promotion/relegation play-off with Greuther Fürth.