VfL Wolfsburg has been relegated after 29 years in the Bundesliga. SC Paderborn won the relegation playoff and will play in the Bundesliga next season.

What happened?

VfL Wolfsburg started the game strongly and scored the opening goal after just three minutes through Dzenan Pejcinovic. However, second-tier side Paderborn fought back and equalized in the 38th minute through Filip Bilbija.

Why is this important for VfL Wolfsburg?

The relegation of VfL Wolfsburg is a significant setback for the club. VfL Wolfsburg had established itself in the Bundesliga over the past 29 years and was a mainstay of the German football scene.

What comes next?

VfL Wolfsburg must now adjust to life in the 2. Liga and will try to return to the Bundesliga as quickly as possible. The current statistics are: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League | 17th in the Bundesliga | | Points | 21 points | | Record | 5 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses | | Last result | SC Paderborn 07 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg (2026-05-25) | VfL Wolfsburg will now prepare for the new season and hope to return to the Bundesliga soon.