The history of Eintracht Frankfurt

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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1947–1969

Championship and the European stage

  1. First league match at the new Riederwald

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    4:1
    SpVgg Fürth
    Oberliga Süd
    Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Riederwaldstadion

    One week after the new Riederwald stadium opens, Eintracht beat SpVgg Fürth 4–1 in its first league match.

    After years of using other grounds, the club have a home of their own again.

  2. Oberliga Süd champions

    Eintracht Frankfurt
    4:1
    Karlsruher SC
    Oberliga Süd
    Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Riederwaldstadion

    Eintracht clinch the Oberliga Süd title with a 4–1 win over Karlsruher SC in their penultimate fixture.

    The match is played at the new Riederwald stadium.