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FC Schalke 04 v Karlsruher SC - 2. Bundesliga

Schalke are reportedly pursuing a former Man United striker

FC Schalke 04 are reportedly weighing up a move for Ajax Amsterdam striker Wout Weghorst.

TV Guide: All the details on where to watch Dynamo’s matches

Traditions-rich Dynamo Dresden is competing in the 2. Bundesliga this season. SPOX reveals where you can watch SGD’s matches live on TV and via livestream.

Holstein Kiel v FC Schalke 04 - 2. Bundesliga

USMNT defender Tolkin suffers injury in Holstein Kiel win

U.S. men's national team defender John Tolkin suffered an apparent leg injury while playing for Holstein Kiel on Friday. The injury came just seven minutes into Kiel's match against Fortuna Dusseldorf, forcing the fullback out early and raising concern for both club and country as the season enters its final stretch.

Schalke 04 breathe a sigh of relief: Dzeko’s swift return is “highly likely”

Miron Muslic, manager of second-tier leaders Schalke 04, has raised hopes of a swift return for injured striker Edin Dzeko.

Füllkrug’s future is decided-could this open the door to a blockbuster transfer?

Niclas Füllkrug has yet to hit his stride at AC Milan. The Rossoneri are already said to have decided on their next steps regarding the German striker.

According to the latest reports, Borussia Dortmund are poised to secure another convincing victory when they travel to Elversberg. The Schwarzgelben, fresh from their midweek trium

Borussia Dortmund may once again approach SV Elversberg in a bid to recruit another official following the departure of sporting director Ole Book. The Bundesliga club’s interest underlines the growing reputation of Elversberg’s back-room staff, and sources close to the situation suggest that talks could begin as early as next week. Dortmund’s scouts have been impressed by the 34-year-old’s analytical approach to talent identification and his ability to nurture young players, qualities that align closely with the Yellow-Blacks’ long-term strategy. For Elversberg, the potential loss would be significant, as the official in question has played a key role in helping the club secure promotion to the third tier and establish a sustainable structure off the pitch. However, the opportunity to join a Champions League outfit is expected to be difficult to resist, and club officials are already preparing contingency plans should the approach prove successful. Dortmund, meanwhile, is eager to mov

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FK Molodechno	34	23	7	4	62	26	36	76	W W W D L
2	Maxline Vitebsk	34	23	4	7	75	27	48	73	W W W W W
3	Niva	34	21	7	6	73	34	39	70	L W W W L
4	Belshina Bobruisk	34	23	5	6	84	42	42	69	W W D W L
5	Volna	34	21	3	10	70	43	27	66	L W W W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FK Molodechno

W
W
W
D
L

Maxline Vitebsk

W
W
W
W
W

Niva

L
W
W
W
L

Belshina Bobruisk

W
W
D
W
L

Volna

L
W
W
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most 2, Bundesliga titles?

Koln, Arminia Bielefeld, and Bochum hold the record of winning the 2. Bundesliga titles the most number of times with four each to their name. FC St. Pauli won the 2. Bundesliga at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, their first title in Germany's second division.

How many teams are in the 2. Bundesliga?

Currently, there are 18 teams contesting in the 2. Bundesliga. Since its inception in 1974 till 1994, there were two divisions of 20 clubs, with 10 clubs in each division. However, since 1994-95, 18 teams contest for the 2. Bundesliga title in the traditional league format.

Who has made the most 2. Bundesliga appearances ever?

Willi Landgraf, a former German defender, holds the record for making the most 2. Bundesliga appearances. Landgraf appeared in 508 games in the league and played for Rot-Weiss Essen, Homburg, Gutersloh, and Alemannia Aachen.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the 2. Bundesliga?

Simon Terodde, who recently played for Schalke, is the leading goalscorer of all-time in 2. Bundesliga. The lanky German striker scored 177 goals in 311 games and represented Bochum, Schalke, Stuttgart, Hamburger, Union Berlin, and Duisburg.

Who is the oldest player ever in the 2. Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German goalkeeper Peter Eich is the oldest player to feature in a 2. Bundesliga game, achieving the feat at the age of 44 years and 330 days in May 2006.

Who is the youngest player ever in the 2. Bundesliga and how old was he?

Turkish midfielder Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu was just 16 years and 142 days old when he made his debut for Karlsruher against Hannover in 2021, thus making him the youngest player ever in the 2. Bundesliga.

Which famous players have played in the 2. Bundesliga?

Rudi Voller, Simon Terodde, Ottmar Hitzfeld, and Niclas Fullkrug are among the most famous players to have played in 2. Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the 2. Bundesliga?

Friedhelm Funkel, Ralph Hassenhuttl, Ralf Rangnick, and Klaus Augenthaler are among the most renowned managerial names in 2. Bundesliga history.

What is the biggest stadium in the 2. Bundesliga?

Berlin's Olympstadion, which is home to Hertha BSC, is the biggest stadium in 2. Bundesliga with a capacity of 74,475. It is Germany's second-biggest football stadium after Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the 2. Bundesliga?

Davie Selke is the most expensive 2. Bundesliga signing of all-time. Selke was bought for €8 million from Werden Bremen by RB Leipzig in 2015.