The history of Energie Cottbus
Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.
The key milestones at a glance.
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Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
2000–2009
Six years in the Bundesliga
The first Bundesliga relegation
A 3–0 defeat at 1860 Munich confirms Energie’s first Bundesliga relegation with two games remaining.
Nürnberg bring the Bundesliga years to an end
Energie Cottbus0:3
1. FC NürnbergFirst leg · May 28, 2009 · Location: Cottbus Stadium: Stadion der Freundschaft1. FC Nürnberg2:0Energie CottbusSecond leg · May 31, 2009 · Location: Nürnberg Stadium: easyCredit-StadionAfter losing the home leg 3–0, Energie also lose the relegation play-off return in Nürnberg 2–0.
2010–2019
Cup run, relegations and new beginnings
Relegation from the 2. Bundesliga
A 3–1 defeat at FSV Frankfurt confirms relegation to the 3. Liga.
Late collapse into the Regionalliga
Two late goals turn Energie’s lead against Mainz’s reserves into a 3–2 defeat.
One goal separates Energie from safety
Eintracht Braunschweig1:1Energie CottbusMatch 1 · May 18, 2019 · Location: Braunschweig Stadium: Eintracht-StadionA 1–1 draw in Braunschweig is not enough for survival because Jena and Großaspach win their simultaneous matches.
