Delayed rescue, intense promotion struggle, and the exclamation "Servus!"

Ulm rejoices, Regensburg quivers, 1860 holds its breath, and Haching bids farewell. Ingolstadt seeks.

May 12, 2024

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Said farewell to Unterhaching: Joseph Welzmüller (34, end of career), Benedikt Bauer (20,... — Said farewell to Unterhaching: Joseph Welzmüller (34, end of career), Benedikt Bauer (20, Karlsruher SC) and Maxi Welzmüller (34, end of career, from left to right)

In 1860, Haching and Company operated. - Delayed rescue, intense promotion struggle, and the exclamation "Servus!"

The end of the season is near for all Bavarian third division teams, save for Regensburg, which looks to have varied outcomes.

SSV Ulm 1846 are geared up for a historic date on May 18. The Spatzen are expecting to receive the league's championship trophy during their last home match (1.30 pm, Magenta Sport) against Verl. With 74 points, Ulm is now untouchable and stands to return to the 2nd division after 23 years.

Jahn Regensburg, too, aims for that same destination. At the mid-season break, Regensburg had a comfortable twelve-point lead. However, they are now clinging on to the prospect of direct promotion.

Münster's 2-0 defeat played a significant role in this scenario. For Regensburg to be promoted on the final matchday against Saarbrücken, Münster should falter. Regensburg has been relegated for certain.

1860 Munich is miles away from that scenario. They secured relegation following a 1-0 victory over Essen. Sporting director Dr. Christian Werner, 42, is gearing up for a busy transfer period. Currently, fifteen contracts are set to expire, including those of Tim Rieder and Fabian Greilinger. It's in the offensive end (with just 40 goals scored) where Werner needs to consult his signings.

Any possibility of Mandi Schwabl, 58, moving on for a new challenge? After failing to make it to the DFB Cup qualifiers (fourth place would have done it) due to a 1:2 loss against Dresden with Haching, Schwabl may be looking for a fresh challenge.

Despite this, Haching is thrilled with their promotion. The club bid tearful farewells to their twin legends Maximilian and Joseph Welzmüller (both 34), who are hanging up their boots.

With that, Sabrina Wittmann, 32, became the first female coach in men's professional soccer to remain undefeated. Following her second match in charge, Ingolstadt trumped Lübeck 6-1. News on whether Wittmann will return as head coach next season is pending.