The history of Borussia Mönchengladbach

Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.

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1960–1971

The Foals rise

  1. Promotion to the Bundesliga

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    1:1
    Wormatia Worms
    Location: Mönchengladbach Stadium: Bökelbergstadion

    A 1–1 draw with Wormatia Worms completes Borussia's Bundesliga promotion round as group winners and sends the club into the top division for the first time.

1981–2011

Cup win, relegation and survival

  1. Return to the Bundesliga

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    3:0
    Chemnitzer FC
    Bundesliga 2
    Location: Mönchengladbach Stadium: Bökelbergstadion

    A 3–0 win over Chemnitzer FC makes Borussia's Bundesliga return mathematically certain.

  2. Immediate return to the top flight

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    3:0
    SV Wehen Wiesbaden
    Bundesliga 2
    Location: Mönchengladbach Stadium: Borussia-Park

    A 3–0 win over SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Bundesliga 2 matchday 32 secures Borussia's immediate promotion.