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.

Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Bayern Munich face RB Leipzig in a must-win game following last weekend's defeat to Bochum. In contrast, RB Leipzig also need a win on Saturday to aid their Champions League hopes.

Bundesliga Matchday 23: All Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups from the Bundesliga games for matchday 23 including Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig, Bayer 04 vs Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund vs TSG Hoffenheim.

VfB Stuttgart vs 1. FC Köln Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

VfB Stuttgart head into the tie knowing a victory would give them an edge in the fight for Champions League football. Köln know a win puts them three points off rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach in 15th, boosting survival hopes.

Eric Dier Unlikely to Sign for Bayern Munich Permanently

Eric Dier moved on loan to Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in January. With Thomas Tuchel leaving in the summer, Dier seems to be unlikely to sign permanently.

Clemens Fritz to become Werder Bremen's new Sporting Director

Clemens Fritz will succeed Frank Baumann as managing director of football at Werder Bremen per agreement on Wednesday morning, Bild reports.

Marco Friedl out for several weeks

Werder Bremen captain Marco Friedl's injury is more serious than initially thought and the Austrian will be out for several weeks.

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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