26.05.2026 22:40
In the second leg of the Bundesliga play-out final, Paderborn defeated Wolfsburg 2-1 in extra time to gain promotion to the Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg, who finished the season in 16th place in the German Bundesliga, faced Paderborn, who finished third in the 2. Bundesliga.
PADERBORN BACK IN THE BUNDESLIGA AFTER 7 YEARS
In the match played at the Home Deluxe Arena, Paderborn defeated their opponent 2-1 and earned the right to play in the Bundesliga next season. Paderborn became the first team to be promoted to the Bundesliga via the play-out after 7 years.
WOLFSBURG RELEGATED
Wolfsburg, who have been Bundesliga champions once, were relegated to the 2. Bundesliga. The green-and-white club dropped to the lower division after 30 years.