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.
2. Bundesliga
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Wolfsburg's Marina Hegering Picks up Injury Versus Bayern Munich
March 23, 2024
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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
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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 23, 2024
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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
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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
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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 13, 2024
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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.
Harry Kane goes off injured for Bayern Munich against Darmstadt
Bayern Munich beat bottom of the Bundesliga side Darmstadt 5-2 today in the Bundesliga. However, Harry Kane was forced off late in the game due to injury.
Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund host European hopefuls Eintracht Frankfurt at the Signal Iduna Park on Sunday in the Bundesliga. Edin Terzić's side are the second-best in the Bundesliga in 2024.
SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Xabi Alonso's Bayer 04 are looking to continue their ten point lead at the top of the away against Freiburg on Sunday in the Bundesliga.
Timo Schultz after embarassing RB Leipzig loss: "In the minutes after their second, we have to be more stable"
1. FC Köln lost heavily against RB Leipzig in Friday evening's game at the RheinEnergieStadion and their coach Timo Schultz had some things to say after the loss.
Rampant RB Leipzig Embarass Terrible Köln In Bundesliga Win
RB Leipzig showed no mercy in tearing apart one of the Bundesliga's biggest carnival jokes, no it's not Hennes IX, in Timo Schultz's 1. FC Köln thanks to Xavi Simons' performance.
VfL Wolfsburg vs Augsburg Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups
VfL Wolfsburg host Augsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon. Wolfsburg are hoping to make a push up the table towards the top half.
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.
Fortuna Düsseldorf to Acquire Joshua Quarshie from Hoffenheim
According to reports, Fortuna Düsseldorf are nearing the loan signing of Joshua Quarshie from Hoffenheim until the summer.
Erik Ahlstrand Expected to Join St. Pauli Soon
St. Pauli are expected to sign centre-midfielder Erik Ahlstrand from Halmstads BK soon, with midfielder Marcel Hartel apparently leaving in the summer.