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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Competitions

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

  1. First promotion to the Bundesliga

    Energie Cottbus
    2:0
    1. FC Köln
    2. Bundesliga
    Location: Cottbus Stadium: Stadion der Freundschaft

    A 2–0 win over 1. FC Köln secures the third promotion place on the final day.

  2. Back in the Bundesliga

    Energie Cottbus
    3:1
    1860 München
    2. Bundesliga
    Location: Cottbus Stadium: Stadion der Freundschaft

    A 3–1 victory over 1860 Munich secures Energie’s second promotion to the Bundesliga.

2010–2019

Cup run, relegations and new beginnings

  1. Relegation from the 2. Bundesliga

    FSV Frankfurt
    3:1
    Energie Cottbus
    2. Bundesliga
    Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Frankfurter Volksbank Stadion

    A 3–1 defeat at FSV Frankfurt confirms relegation to the 3. Liga.