The history of Eintracht Braunschweig
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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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
Foundation, northern titles and a fresh start
First Northern German championship
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Victoria HamburgLocation: Braunschweig Stadium: Sportplatz an der Helmstedter StraßeA 3–1 final victory over Victoria Hamburg brings Eintracht their first Northern German championship.
The win earns a place in the national championship finals.
A second Northern German title
Eintracht win the final at Victoria Hamburg 3–2.
The delayed Northern German competition finishes after the national championship final, preventing participation in that year’s national finals.
Relegations and hard-fought returns
Lower Saxony Cup on penalties
Eintracht win the final at Hannover’s reserve team 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw.
Jan Zimmermann scores both Braunschweig goals and converts the decisive spot kick.
Titles and the road back to the Bundesliga
Cup success completes the season
A 2–1 win at Kickers Emden adds the Lower Saxony Cup to Eintracht’s successful season.
Promotion and the third-tier title are followed by their second state cup after 2004.
