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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Eintracht Frankfurt secure crucial win vs. Hoffenheim: Frauen Bundesliga matchday 9

December 10, 2023
3:00 pm
February 4, 2024
7:35 pm
Frankfurt hosted Hoffenheim at the Stadion am Brentanobad in Frankfurt on Sunday afternoon.

Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen: Frauen Bundesliga Matchday 9 Preview and team news

December 9, 2023
1:00 pm
February 27, 2024
1:51 pm
Bayern Munich have been unstoppable this season in the Frauen-Bundesliga once again and look to extend their unbeaten run in the league.

Nürnberg Stun Bayern Munich, Hoffenheim Keep UWCL Hopes Alive | Frauen-Bundesliga Matchday 10

December 18, 2023
11:41 am
February 4, 2024
7:34 pm
Nürnberg grabbed a draw against Bayern München Frauen in an underdog result whilst Hoffenheim won again during the Frauen-Bundesliga matchday ten.

FC Köln Frauen Look To Break Bundesliga Record

December 8, 2023
11:54 am
December 30, 2023
11:44 am
The FC Köln women will be playing at the Rhein-Energie Stadion against Werder Bremen for only the second time ever in March next year.

Nick Woltemade won't extend with Werder Bremen, Sky Germany reports

Nick Woltemade has announced that he will part ways with Werder Bremen in the summer, with clubs like VfB Stuttgart and Hoffenheim amongst others interested.

Jonas Hofmann: "It feels like we were just waiting for one to fly in" in Kicker interview post-Hoffenheim

After Bayer Leverkusen's late two-one victory over Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen's star midfielder Jonas Hofmann spoke to Kicker following the game.

Bundesliga Matchday 27: Team of the week

All the top players from the 27th matchday of the Bundesliga, including picks from 1. FC Köln, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen amongst others.

Five Talking Points Ahead of VfB Stuttgart vs Heidenheim

Five points of discussion ahead of Sunday's game between Stuttgart and Heidenheim and the Bundesliga. Both have sights on Europe, Stuttgart looking for Champions League.

Thomas Tuchel after Borussia Dortmund loss: "It feels like we're back at the start once again"

Bayern Munich lost 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund as Karim Adeyemi and Julian Ryerson scored in the Allianz Arena to clinch the win. Thomas Tuchel spoke after the tie.

Augsburg vs 1. FC Köln: Match Facts, Predicted Lineups and Pre-Match Comments

Augsburg host 1. FC Köln at the WWK Arena on Sunday in the Bundesliga. Both are in contrasting positions, Augsburg are looking for Europe and Köln seek survival.

HSV's Robert Glatzel out for several months

Hamburg's Robert Glatzel suffered an hip injury in a friendly match against Aarhus and will therefore be out for several months.

The Bundesliga's Top Five Rivalries

Futmo takes a look at the fiercest rivalries in German football, by looking at some of the multiple historical derby results and games of all-time in the Bundesliga's history.

Fortuna Düsseldorf Confirm Christos Tzolis Signing

After spending a season on loan from Norwich at Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, Christos Tzolis has now joined the club permanently thanks to his release clause.

Mark Uth to move to Hamburg and join Steffen Baumgart?

A clause in Mark Uth's contract sees him released a year early from his Köln contract upon relegation thus he has been linked with a move to Hamburg if this occurs.

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.

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