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.
Compulsory relegation is confirmed
The DFB federal tribunal confirmed Arminia’s compulsory relegation following the bribery scandal.
The team finished the Bundesliga season without credited points and subsequently played in the Regionalliga West. The decision was a disciplinary ruling, not the consequence of one defeat.
