The history of Schalke 04
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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Competitions
Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
Relegations and promotions
Immediate promotion is confirmed
A goalless draw at Kickers Offenbach mathematically guarantees Schalke an automatic promotion place.
A week earlier, promotion had only been practically assured by the goal-difference advantage.
Back in the Bundesliga again
A 2-0 victory at Fortuna Köln secures immediate promotion.
Schalke return as runners-up in the second division.
Promotion confirmed by the result in Stuttgart
Stuttgarter Kickers’ 1-1 draw against Mainz mathematically confirms Schalke’s promotion.
The Kickers can reach at most 51 points, while Schalke already have 52.
Crisis and recovery
Immediate promotion back to the Bundesliga
Schalke turn a 2-0 deficit against St. Pauli into a 3-2 victory.
The win secures an immediate Bundesliga return before the final matchday.
Back in the top flight after three years
Kenan Karaman scores in a 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Schalke’s Bundesliga return is confirmed with two matchdays remaining.
