- Aug 8
Wolfsburg stumble in 2. Bundesliga opener with 0-0 draw against Kaiserslautern
Bundesliga relegated side VfL Wolfsburg opened their 2. Bundesliga campaign with a 0-0 draw against 1. FC Kaiserslautern at the Volkswagen Arena, with 18-year-old goalkeeper Jakub Zielinski rescuing a point for the top promotion favourites.
- May 25
Paderborn Stuns Wolfsburg with Extra-Time Winner, Wins Promotion to Bundesliga
Paderborn overcame an early deficit and a dramatic red card to defeat Wolfsburg 2–1 in the relegation playoff second leg, earning a return to the German top flight. Wolfsburg, ever‑present in the Bundesliga since 1997, will play in the second division next season for the first time in its history.
