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.

1. FC Köln: The Davie Selke Contract Problem

With Davie Selke stating he would only like to stay at 1. FC Köln if they stay up this season, sporting director Christian Keller has the task of negotiating with him.

Borussia Dortmund: The Edin Terzić Conundrum

These are troubling times for Borussia Dortmund, yet somehow their manager Edin Terzić seems untouchable.

Sebastian Hoeneß To Potentially Replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich

Should Bayern Munich not be able to get Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso, Sebastian Hoeneß has been touted as a potential suitor for the role as Bayern Munich coach.

Kingsley Coman Returns to Light Training

Kingsley Coman returned to doing some light jogging and cardio work for Bayern Munichon Monday. He completed some laps of the training grounds during this session.

1. FC Köln's Davie Selke "Eager to return" from injury

1. FC Köln striker Davie Selke spoke to reporters in the mixed-zone following his training saying he was eager to return to the squad in the coming weeks.

Jan-Niklas Beste Suffers Muscular Problems in Left Thigh

In scoring against Union Berlin, Jan-Niklas Beste injured himself during the goal being scored. He underwent a scan after the game and a left thigh issue was revealed.

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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