The history of Eintracht Braunschweig
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
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German champions and European nights
There at the start of the Bundesliga
Eintracht draw their first Bundesliga match 1–1 at 1860 München.
Braunschweig are one of the 16 founding members of the new national top division.
Celebrations begin in Essen
Eintracht are already celebrated as champions after a goalless draw at Rot-Weiss Essen.
A two-point lead and a much better goal difference make the title practically secure, but mathematical confirmation is still to come.
German champions of 1967
A 4–1 win over Nürnberg makes the championship mathematically certain.
Helmuth Johannsen’s side finish on 43 points ahead of 1860 München, conceding just 27 goals in 34 matches.
The stag on the shirt
Eintracht wear the Jägermeister stag on their shirts in a 1–1 draw with Schalke.
Approved as the club crest, the commercial emblem becomes a milestone in German professional football’s adoption of shirt sponsorship.
First Bundesliga relegation
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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
A 3–0 derby victory
Eintracht beat Hannover 3–0 in the Bundesliga derby.
A highlight of a difficult season, the victory keeps their survival hopes alive.
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.
