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
Titles and the road back to the Bundesliga
Promotion with six games to spare
A 1–0 win at Unterhaching secures promotion to the 2. Bundesliga.
With six games left, Eintracht are already 20 points ahead of third place.
The 3. Liga title is secured too
A 2–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart’s reserves secures the 3. Liga championship.
The title follows the promotion already confirmed earlier in April.
Between survival battles and promotion
Survival in the showdown with Cottbus
A 1–1 draw with Energie Cottbus saves Eintracht on the final day.
Both teams finish on 45 points, with Braunschweig’s superior goal difference preventing a drop into the Regionalliga.
Promotion after a late equaliser in Munich
Eintracht Braunschweig3:2
Waldhof MannheimMatch 1 · July 1, 2020 · Location: Braunschweig Stadium: Eintracht-Stadion
Bayern München II2:2
MSV DuisburgMatch 3 · July 1, 2020 · Location: Munich Stadium: Stadion an der Grünwalder StraßeAfter Eintracht beat Mannheim 3–2, confirmation still depends on other results.
Ingolstadt lose to 1. FC Magdeburg and Bayern II equalise late against Duisburg, securing Braunschweig a direct promotion place.
Promotion confirmed by a result in Cologne
Viktoria Köln beat 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2–0 to confirm Eintracht’s immediate promotion.
1. FC Kaiserslautern have completed their schedule on 63 points, while Braunschweig already have 64.
