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
1995–2014

Returns and setbacks

  1. The shock against Darmstadt

    Darmstadt 98
    1:3
    Arminia Bielefeld
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    First leg · May 16, 2014 · Location: Darmstadt Stadium: Stadion am Böllenfalltor
    Arminia Bielefeld
    2:4a.e.t.
    Darmstadt 98
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    Second leg · May 19, 2014 · Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    The 3–1 away win in the first leg was not enough: Arminia lost the return match 2–4 after extra time.

    Darmstadt’s late goal settled the tie at 5–5 on aggregate under the away-goals rule, which then also applied in extra time.

2015–2023

Cup surprises and new beginnings

  1. A second consecutive relegation

    SV Wehen Wiesbaden
    4:0
    Arminia Bielefeld
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    First leg · June 2, 2023 · Location: Wiesbaden Stadium: BRITA-Arena
    Arminia Bielefeld
    1:2
    SV Wehen Wiesbaden
    2. Bundesliga play-offs
    Second leg · June 6, 2023 · Location: Bielefeld Stadium: SchücoArena

    After losing 0–4 in Wiesbaden, Arminia also lost the return play-off match 1–2.

    In two years, the club had fallen from the Bundesliga to the 3. Liga.