The history of Arminia Bielefeld
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
1970–1989
Bundesliga, scandal and dramatic swings
A bought victory at Schalke
The 1–0 win at the Glückauf-Kampfbahn was one of the fixed matches in the Bundesliga scandal.
What had been celebrated as a sporting success involved bribery; the investigation plunged Arminia into a severe crisis.
2015–2023
Cup surprises and new beginnings
Bündnis Ostwestfalen stabilises the club
Regional businesses pooled their support for Arminia.
The sale of the stadium to Bündnis Alm GmbH formed part of the financial restructuring. This support helped create greater stability after repeated financial crises.