The history of Borussia Dortmund
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
1980–1989
Wegmann keeps the hope alive
A late 3–1 win over Fortuna Köln forces a third relegation play-off game.
After a 0–2 first-leg loss, relegation looms. Jürgen Wegmann scores the decisive late goal at the Westfalenstadion before the tie is settled in Düsseldorf.
Survival in the play-off decider
Borussia beat Fortuna Köln 8–0 in the deciding relegation play-off match.
At Düsseldorf's former Rheinstadion, BVB remain in the Bundesliga after a record play-off win. The old ground was demolished in 2002.
2020–2029
Title narrowly missed
A 2–2 draw against Mainz 05 on the final day is not enough to win the league.
Bayern Munich win in Cologne and finish level on points with BVB. Goal difference decides the 2022/23 Bundesliga title.
