Bundesliga II
2012-05-16 19:54
Old familiar returns to the Bundesliga fold
Düsseldorf - It has been a long and winding road, but after a 15-year absence Fortuna Düsselsdorf will once again be mixing it up at German football's top table next season.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-16 14:42
Jovanovic: 'The best week of my life'
Düsseldorf - In the forthcoming 2012/13 campaign, Fortuna Düsseldorf will play Bundesliga football for the first time in 15 years. Norbert Meier's side drew 2-2 with Hertha BSC Berlin in a dramatic second leg match on Tuesday evening, gaining promotion thanks to a 4-3 aggregate victory. For one Berlin-born Düsseldorf player in particular, it rounded off an extraordinary week.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-15 20:30
Regensburg savour the occasion
Karlsruhe - It was shortly after midnight on Monday, but the away team were still singing heartily in the changing room at the Wildparkstadion, and little wonder. A couple of hours earlier, SSV Regensburg had held Karlsruher SC to a 2-2 draw, sealing promotion to Bundesliga 2 next season.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-14 23:42
Regensburg win promotion - KSC go down
SSV Jahn Regensburg can look forward to playing in Bundesliga 2 again following an eight-year hiatus, after drawing 2-2 with Karlsruher SC at the Wildparkstadion. That left the teams tied at 3-3 on aggregate in the relegation/promotion play-off, with the Liga 3 side, who were reduced to nine men by the finish, edging through on the away goals rule.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-11 22:54
No daylight in Bavaria
Munich - There was little between the two sides in the Bundesliga 2 relegation play-off first leg on Friday evening as Jahn Regensburg gave a good account of themselves in a 1-1 draw against Karlsruher SC.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-09 15:00
Coach Büskens extends at Fürth
Fürth - SpVgg Greuther Fürth have agreed terms with coach Mike Büskens on a one-year contract extension, through to June 30th 2013.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-07 22:42
Schubert staying on at St. Pauli
Hamburg - There was an unexpected turn of events at the press conference called by FC St. Pauli on Monday afternoon, when the Bundesliga 2 club announced that they will be retaining the services of André Schubert as head coach for next season.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-06 16:48
Düsseldorf reach the play-offs despite Pauli's proficiency
Munich - Fortuna Düsseldorf will meet Hertha BSC Berlin on Friday 10th May for the first leg of their promotion play-off tie after securing third place in the Bundesliga 2 despite only managing a draw at home to MSV Duisburg. St. Pauli thrashed Paderborn but were left disappointed after finishing level on points with Düsseldorf, their inferior goal difference ultimately proving the deciding factor.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-06 16:48
Aachen relegated; Aue, Cottbus and Karlsruher survive
Munich - Alemannia Aachen's sixth win of the current campaign wasn't enough to stave off relegation as Karlsruher picked up all three points against Eintracht Frankfurt to condemn Ralf Aussem's side to the third tier of German football. Elsewhere Erzgebirge Aue and Energie Cottbus picked up pivotal wins to steer clear of any last-gasp drama at the foot of the table.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-06 16:48
Fürth crowned champions; Dresden and Braunschweig proud
Munich - After securing promotion two weeks ago, the good times continued for Greuther Fürth as they secured the Bundesliga 2 title despite being held by relegated Rostock. Dresden and Braunschweig also toasted solid first seasons back in the second tier with a draw and a win respectively.
Bundesliga II
2012-05-02 19:06
Veh staying on in Frankfurt
Frankfurt/Main - Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Armin Veh has agreed terms with the freshly-promoted club on a one-year extension of his existing contract, through to June 30th 2013.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-30 19:00
Sandhausen and Aalen seal promotion to Bundesliga 2
Munich - With the battle for places still raging at both ends of the Bundesliga 2 table, little attention has been paid to who will be replacing the three sides that drop out of the second tier come the end of the season.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-29 17:00
Heartbreak for Hansa; Aachen hang on
Munich - It was the end of the road for F.C. Hansa Rostock on Matchday 33 as, despite netting four away to Union Berlin, the eastern German side finished on the wrong end of a 5-4 scoreline and duly drop to the 3. Liga. Aachen meanwhile kept their hopes alive with victory over relegation rivals Karlsruhe, while away defeats for Aue and Cottbus left them entrenched in the quagmire. Bochum, Duisburg and Ingolstadt all secured their safety.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-29 17:00
Düsseldorf lead play-off race, Fürth back on top
It was a bad day in Bundesliga 2 for St. Pauli, a middling one for Düsseldorf at Fürth and a good one in the end for Paderborn, while 1860 München spoiled the promotion party in Frankfurt. The Matchday 33 top-of-the table overview:
Bundesliga II
2012-04-23 23:12
Frankfurt back in the Bundesliga
Munich - Eintracht Frankfurt celebrated their promotion back to the Bundesliga on Monday evening with a 3-0 success away to relegation-threatened Alemannia Aachen.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-22 17:18
Düsseldorf and Pauli victorious; Paderborn fall short
Munich - Fortuna Düsseldorf moved into pole position in the battle for third place and a promotion play-off spot in Bundesliga 2 as they capitalized on SC Paderborn dropping points against struggling Karlsruher SC. Meanwhile Pauli kept the pressure on Norbert Meier's men with a resounding win of their own against their East-German rivals Hansa Rostock.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-21 16:36
Munich take Bavarian bragging rights; shares spoiled in Aue
Munich - The Bundesliga 2 season might be drawing to a close, but Saturday's derby encounters didn't disappoint in terms of entertainment value. 1860 Munich will be left cursing dropped points earlier this season after they brought an end to Ingolstadt's incredible unbeaten streak in 2012, while Aue picked up just a point against a lacklustre Dresden side to move five points clear of the drop zone.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-20 21:06
Draws all round on Friday
A share of the spoils at FSV Frankfurt is enough to put Fürth's promotion beyond even mathematical doubt, Bochum deny Cottbus a rare victory and nothing much doing in Braunschweig. The Bundesliga 2 overview:
Bundesliga II
2012-04-16 23:30
Blow for Düsseldorf - good news for Fürth
Fortuna Düsseldorf suffered another setback in their bid for promotion to the Bundesliga, going down 2-1 at mid-table Dynamo Dresden.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-15 16:18
Paderborn continue apace, late strikes in Bochum and Ingolstadt
Munich - The race for the promotion play-off place remains a source of excitement in Bundesliga 2 after Paderborn took over in third with victory at home to Cottbus. Bochum struck late to salvage a draw with 1860, while Ingolstadt broke Karlsruhe hearts in Bavaria. bundesliga.de rounds up Sunday's second-tier action.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-14 15:36
Frankfurt edge closer to promotion, Aachen to the drop
Munich - Eintracht Frankfurt took another important step towards securing a place in the Bundesliga next season with a convincing victory at home to Aue. Meanwhile the pressure on bottom side Aachen increased after Ralf Aussem's side went down 2-0 in Duisburg.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-13 21:24
Fürth extend their lead; Frankfurt and Berlin victorious
Munich - Having fallen desperately short in recent seasons Greuther Fürth moved a step closer to finally realizing their Bundesliga dream by beating fellow promotion hopefuls FC St. Pauli on Friday evening. Elsewhere Union Berlin won the battle of the mid-table teams and FSV Frankfurt brought an end to Hansa Rostock's three-game winning streak to temporarily jump move into tenth.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-11 20:00
Pivotal points for Paderborn, Aachen and Ingolstadt
Munich - Eintracht Frankfurt missed the opportunity to draw level at the top of the table with Greuther Fürth as they fell victim to FC Ingolstadt's unbeaten streak. Elsewhere SC Paderborn dispatched of Erzgebirge Aue to keep their promotion hopes alive, while Aachen picked up all three points against Bochum to stay within touching distance of survival with just four games left to save their season.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-11 20:00
Lifeline for Karlsruher, 1860 end Duisburg's run
Munich - Karlsruher SC kept their hopes of staying in the second division alive with a well-earned victory over Dynamo Dresden to put them within touching distance of safety. Elsewhere, 1860 Munich took all three points against Duisburg, but they are still a long way off a promotion place.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-10 20:36
Fürth falter; Rostock, Pauli and Düsseldorf win
Munich - The fight for third place rages on after FC St. Pauli and Fortuna Düsseldorf both picked up wins during midweek. Greuther Fürth have opened the door for Eintracht Frankfurt to reclaim top spot in Bundesliga 2, while Hansa Rostock once again pulled out all the stops in their bid for survival as they picked up their third straight win.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-08 16:36
All square across the board
Munich - There was little change at the top or the bottom of Bundesliga 2 on Sunday as all three matches ended in draws - some more entertaining than others. bundesliga.de brings you the key moments...
Bundesliga II
2012-04-07 15:54
Promotion race takes another twist
Munich - After high-flying Fortuna Düsseldorf were downed by lowly Rostock on Friday, there was yet another surprise on Saturday as Eintracht Frankfurt were left empty-handed by Duisburg. St. Pauli were unable to capitalise on the slips above them, while Dresden and Braunschweig shared the spoils in an entertaining affair out east. bundesliga.de rounds up the action.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-05 21:00
Rostock shock Fortuna; Fürth and Union pick up wins
Munich - The Bundesliga 2 action on Maundy Thursday changed the complexion at both ends of the table, for the time being at least. Hansa Rostock caused another upset against Fortuna Düsseldorf to climb off the bottom, Greuther Fürth moved back to the league's summit with a win over Energie Cottbus, while Union Berlin secured a narrow win against Erzgebirge Aue to clear the magical 40-point mark.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-02 22:48
Fortuna fend off St. Pauli
Munich - Fortuna Düsseldorf maintained their two-point advantage over closest challengers FC St. Pauli in the promotion play-off place after the two sides fought out an entertaining 0-0 draw in front of a bumper crowd at the Esprit Arena.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-01 17:39
Hope for Karlsruher, Ingolstadt still unbeaten
Munich - There is light at the end of the tunnel for Karlsruher SC after picking up three points in a match that could kick-start their fight for survival. No such luck for Duisburg, who were denied victory by a late Ingolstadt equaliser, while Cottbus and FSV Frankfurt also ended all square.
Bundesliga II
2012-04-01 15:03
Funkel dismissed, Aussem takes over
Aachen - Alemannia Aachen have relieved head coach Friedhelm Funkel and assistant coach Christoph John of their duties in accordance with a decision taken by the supervisory board on Sunday. Current U-23 coach Ralf Aussem will take charge of first team affairs until the end of the season.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-31 15:39
All change at both ends of the table
Munich - After more than four weeks at the top, Greuther Fürth relinquished their lead in the standings after being held away to Erzgebirge Aue, while Hansa Rostock moved off the foot of the table, temporarily at least, after grabbing an unlikely win away at 1860 Munich.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-30 21:27
Frankfurt take over pole position
Eintracht Frankfurt leapfrog Fürth at the top on the back of a strong first-half showing against Bochum, Paderborn slip further off the promotion pace and Aachen look in real trouble at the bottom. Bundesliga 2 on Friday:
Bundesliga II
2012-03-26 22:33
Frankfurt pull away with Fürth
Munich - Eintracht Frankfurt increased their lead over third-placed Fortuna Düsseldorf to five points with a convincing 4-0 victory away to 1. FC Union Berlin in Monday's final Matchday 27 fixture in Bundesliga 2.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-26 16:03
KSC dismiss Andersen
Karlsruhe - Bundesliga 2 side Karlsruher SC have relieved head coach Jörn Andersen of his duties with immediate effect. Markus Kauczinski will step in to take over the position.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-25 16:39
St. Pauli and Paderborn drop points, trouble for Rostock
Munich - Hansa Rostock's chances of saving their Bundesliga 2 status took a severe hammering after losing at home to Erzgebirge Aue on Sunday, while St. Pauli's and SC Paderborn's promotion hopes also suffered after the fourth and fifth placed sides slipped up.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-24 16:15
Fürth stride ahead, Düsseldorf stutter
Munich - League leaders Greuther Fürth eked out another three points to keep up the pressure on their title rivals with another solid performance to defeat Karlsruher SC, while Fortuna Düsseldorf lost ground following their draw at home to Eintracht Braunschweig.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-23 20:45
Breathing space for FSV and Ingolstadt
Munich - FSV Frankfurt and FC Ingolstadt 04 both secured crucial victories to move further away from the relegation zone as Matchday 27 kicked off on Friday night. Elsewhere, 1860 Munich ended their recent slump in form by doggedly defeating SG Dynamo Dresden.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-19 23:09
Point earned but chance missed for Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf finished Matchday 26 a couple of points further behind second-place Eintracht Frankfurt after snatching a late equaliser at Energie Cottbus in the Monday evening Bundesliga 2 meeting.
Bundesliga II
2012-03-18 17:15
Setback for St. Pauli
Aue pull a last-minute goal out of the bag to dent St. Pauli's promotion ambitions, Duisburg take the honours in the Ruhr district derby, a point apiece in the battle of the bottom two. Bundesliga 2 on Sunday: