The history of Eintracht Braunschweig
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
Foundation, northern titles and a fresh start
Forced relegation from Oberliga Nord
A disciplinary decision concerning bribery and coercion sends Eintracht down from Oberliga Nord in 1952.
This is an administrative relegation, rather than one decided by a single league defeat.
German champions and European nights
First Bundesliga relegation
Eintracht Braunschweig1:2
Fortuna DüsseldorfMatch 1 · June 9, 1973 · Location: Braunschweig Stadium: Eintracht-StadionA 2–1 home defeat by Düsseldorf, combined with Hannover’s 4–0 victory in Wuppertal, brings Eintracht’s first Bundesliga relegation.
Their regional rivals overtake them on the final day.
Relegations and hard-fought returns
A draw is no longer enough
A 1–1 draw with Schalke confirms a second Bundesliga relegation.
Eintracht have 20 points and can reach only 26 from three remaining games; the top 15 clubs already have at least 27 before kick-off.
A third Bundesliga relegation
A 3–2 defeat in Bielefeld ends Eintracht’s survival hopes.
With 18 points and three matches left, even the relegation play-off position on 25 points is beyond reach.
Titles and the road back to the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga return lasts one season
A 3–1 defeat at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim sends Eintracht down again.
Their fight to remain in the Bundesliga ends on the final day.
Between survival battles and promotion
From promotion contenders to relegation
A 6–2 defeat in Kiel confirms relegation to the 3. Liga.
Just one year after contesting the Bundesliga play-off, Eintracht fall out of the second tier.
Relegation after a 4–0 defeat at HSV
Eintracht lose the season finale in Hamburg 4–0 and go straight back down.
Their return to the 2. Bundesliga lasts just one season.
