The history of Eintracht Frankfurt

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1993–2016

Relegation, survival and promotion

  1. Return to the Bundesliga

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    2:2
    Mainz 05
    Bundesliga 2
    Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Waldstadion

    A 2–2 draw with Mainz clinches promotion with two matches remaining.

    Eintracht’s 60 points are beyond fourth-placed Gütersloh, who can reach a maximum of 59.

  2. Promotion after a 6–3 victory

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    6:3
    SSV Reutlingen
    Bundesliga 2
    Match 1 · May 25, 2003 · Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Waldstadion
    Eintracht Braunschweig
    1:4
    Mainz 05
    Bundesliga 2
    Match 2 · May 25, 2003 · Location: Braunschweig Stadium: Eintracht-Stadion

    Eintracht beat Reutlingen 6–3 and win promotion ahead of Mainz on goal difference.

    Mainz win 4–1 in Braunschweig but finish one goal behind Frankfurt.

  3. Immediate promotion back

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    3:0
    Wacker Burghausen
    Bundesliga 2
    Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Waldstadion

    A 3–0 win over Wacker Burghausen sends Eintracht straight back to the Bundesliga.

    Their 61 points secure third place ahead of 1860 München.

  4. Promotion in Aachen

    Alemannia Aachen
    0:3
    Eintracht Frankfurt
    Bundesliga 2
    Location: Aachen Stadium: Tivoli

    A 3–0 win at Alemannia Aachen clinches promotion with two matchdays remaining.

    Eintracht have 68 points, while third-placed Düsseldorf can reach only 66.