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.

Bundesliga Matchday 7: All Predicted Lineups

All the predicted lineups for matchday 7 of the 2024-25 Bundesliga season, including games like Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Köln's Jonas Ürbig not interested in contract extension, reports suggest

1. FC Köln goalkeeper Jonas Ürbig has been reported to not be interested in extending his current contract with FC Köln, with his current deal running out in 2026.

Jürgen Klopp Option for Germany Coach in future, following Red Bull appointment

Jürgen Klopp is set to join the Red Bull group in January 2025 as the global head of football in a role where will monitor coaching and support sporting directors.

David Raum out with injury for an extended period

David Raum has sustained an ACL injury and will therefore be out for both RB Leipzig and the German national football team for an extended period.

Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic: Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups for the UEFA Champions League game between Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund and the Scottish side Celtic from Glasgow.

Should Timo Hübers still be the 1. FC Köln captain?

At the start of the 2024-25 2. Bundesliga season, Köln coach Gerhard Struber chose Timo Hübers as the captain of the squad replacing former captain Florian Kainz.

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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