The history of Energie Cottbus
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
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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
First promotion to the Bundesliga
A 2–0 win over 1. FC Köln secures the third promotion place on the final day.
Just three years after entering the 2. Bundesliga, Eduard Geyer’s team reach the Bundesliga for the first time.
Back in the Bundesliga
A 3–1 victory over 1860 Munich secures Energie’s second promotion to the Bundesliga.
Petrik Sander’s team retain third place on the final day, ending three years in the second tier.
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.
Even the remaining maximum of 31 points is insufficient because fellow strugglers Dresden and Bielefeld still have to play each other.
