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.

Gerhard Struber to take over at 1. FC Köln

After a good amount of weeks looking for a new coach, 1. FC Köln's board have landed on the former RB Salzburg manager Gerhard Struber for the 2. Bundesliga season.

1. FC Köln's Max Finkgräfe nominated for Golden Boy Award

Ahead of the new 2024-25 2. Bundesliga season, 1. FC Köln's left-back Max Finkgräfe has been nominated for the 2024 Golden Boy Award.

2. Bundesliga Promotion Candidates? Eric Martel and Jan Thielmann Stay at 1. FC Köln

Both Eric Martel and Jan Thielmann have proven their loyalty to 1. FC Köln and will stay to attempt to help the club to get back into the Bundesliga next season.

Longest-Serving Player Gone: Benno Schmitz & Faride Alidou to leave Köln

Benno Schmitz will leave 1. FC Köln this summer after his contract expires, as he rejected multiple contract offers according to reports. Loanee Alidou will follow suit.

Vincent Kompany: Pre-Bayern Munich Background and first Bayern press conference

Vincent Kompany spoke to the media for the very first time in a press conference held by him and sporting director Max Eberl in the unveiling of the Bayern Munich coach.

Bundesliga Summer Transfer Window 2024: All Completed Deals

All the completed transfer deals for the teams in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season, including Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel.

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.

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