The history of Arminia Bielefeld

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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1970–1989

Bundesliga, scandal and dramatic swings

  1. Three matches, no promotion

    Arminia Bielefeld
    4:0
    TSV 1860 München
    Bundesliga play-offs
    Match 1 · May 29, 1977 · Location: Bielefeld Stadium: Bielefelder Alm
    TSV 1860 München
    4:0
    Arminia Bielefeld
    Bundesliga play-offs
    Match 2 · June 4, 1977 · Location: Munich Stadium: Olympiastadion München
    TSV 1860 München
    2:0
    Arminia Bielefeld
    Bundesliga play-offs
    Match 3 · June 11, 1977 · Location: Frankfurt am Main Stadium: Waldstadion Neutral venue

    After winning 4–0 at the Alm, Arminia lost the return leg at 1860 Munich by the same score.

    Munich then won the required deciding match in Frankfurt 2–0. A seemingly attainable Bundesliga promotion slipped away.