2. Bundesliga

The 2. Bundesliga is the second division in the German footballing system and was founded in 1974 (eleven years after the Bundesliga (top division). It is ranked below the Bundesliga and above the 3. Liga in the football pyramid. All clubs in this division take part in the DFB Pokal (a multi-league cup competition) annually. 1. FC Nürnberg, SC Freiburg, 1. FC Köln, Arminia Bielefeld and VfL Bochum all hold the record for the most 2. Bundesliga titles with four each.

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Wolfsburg's Marina Hegering Picks up Injury Versus Bayern Munich

March 23, 2024
6:43 pm
March 23, 2024
6:43 pm
After just over twenty minutes on the pitch in the top game against Bayern, Germany women's international player Marina Hegering was forced off the pitch with injury.

Can 1. FC Köln Frauen Break the Frauen-Bundesliga Attendance Record on Saturday?

March 8, 2024
3:41 pm
March 8, 2024
3:41 pm
The Frauen-Bundesliga attendance record is over 38,000 from a game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Köln. 1. FC Köln play Werder Bremen on Sunday at the men's ground, but can they break the attendance record?

Giulia Gwinn Ahead of France: "We want to fulfill Horst Hrubesch's dream"

February 22, 2024
5:01 pm
February 23, 2024
3:42 pm
Ahead of Germany's vital UEFA Women's Nations League semi-final clash with France, defender Giulia Gwinn spoke to SportBild ahead of the game.

Lena Oberdorf To Join Bayern München Frauen in Summer

February 15, 2024
9:34 am
February 15, 2024
9:52 am
Today, Bayern Munich Frauen have confirmed that Lena Oberdorf will join them in the summer from VfL Wolfsburg on a contract until 2028.

SC Freiburg's Janina Minge to join VfL Wolfsburg Frauen in Summer

February 13, 2024
1:59 pm
February 13, 2024
1:59 pm
In the Frauen-Bundesliga, SC Freiburg and Germany international midfielder Janina Minge will join last season's Champions Legue finalists in the summer.

Bayern Munich women's set to sign Wolfsburg's Lena Oberdorf

February 12, 2024
7:25 pm
February 13, 2024
9:47 am
Bayern Munich Frauen look close to signing Lena Oberdorf from VfL Wolfsburg women's. This shows serious intent around making a run in Europe next year for the Bavarian giants.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Borussia Dortmund: Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups as Paris Saint-German host Borussia Dortmund at the Parc Des Princes in France for the second leg of the semi final of the Champions League.

Paris Saint-German vs Borussia Dortmund Preview: Dortmund ninety minutes off reliving 2013.

Borussia Dortmund head to the Parc des Princes to face PSG in the semi-final second leg of the Champions League. A win would provide the perfect farewell for Reus.

1. FC Köln A Day Off Relegation Following Freiburg Draw

1. FC Köln are playing with fire in their bid to stay in the Bundesliga. The latest disappointment for fans (a 0-0 draw to Freiburg) provide little in their survival bid.

Bundesliga Matchday 32: All Predicted Lineups

All of the predicted lineups for the fixtures on Bundesliga matchday thirty-two, including XIs from 1. FC Köln vs Freiburg and VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Munich.

Nenad Bjelica to depart Union Berlin in summer, Kicker reports

Union Berlin are to announce that they will part ways with manager Nenad Bjelica in the summer due to the underperformance during his tenure, Kicker reports.

Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: Champions League Predicted Lineups

The full predicted eleven for Bayern Munich as they face off against Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday in the Champions League.

The Truth Behind Schalke 04's St. Pauli win: "Everyone was throwing up in training"

Schalke's 3-1 victory last weekend in the 2. Bundesliga against St. Pauli came at a cost: the players of the team experienced a gruelling training session days before.

St Pauli vs Hertha BSC 2. Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

St. Pauli play Hertha BSC on Sunday afternoon in the 2. Bundesliga with the hope of extending their lead at the top of the 2. Liga with victory.

Steffen Baumgart Announced as Hamburg Manager

Steffen Baumgart has been announced as Tim Walter's successor at Hamburg this morning following Merlin Polzin's spell as interim coach.

Steffen Baumgart Looks Set To Become Hamburger SV's New Coach

After sacking Tim Walter on the 12th February, Bild report that Hamburg are set to reveal Steffen Baumgart as his successor.

Hamburg's Match Against Hannover Temporarily Suspended As Fans Tied to Goalposts

Hamburger SV's 2. Bundesliga home match against Hannover 96 was suspended on a temporary basis this evening as the away fans tied themselves to the goal.

2. Bundesliga Matchday 20: Players to Watch on Saturday

With the 2. Bundesliga heading into its third weekend of action following the winter break, here are five players to look out for during Saturday's fixtures.

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