2. Bundesliga Podcast

The race for promotion is starting to look clearer with Darmstadt and Hamburg gapping the competition, but down in the basement it remains tight in the quest to avoid the drop. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 27 which saw Darmstadt beat Paderborn, Hamburg humiliate a helpless Hannover and St. Pauli extending their winning run to 10. The duo also discuss Sandhausen who sacked T...

It's our 200th episode and what better way to celebrate than returning back from the international break. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 26 which saw Kaiserslautern strike twice in stoppage time to steal a point against Heidenheim, Hamburg draws with Fortuna Düsseldorf whilst Darmstadt extends their lead at the top. We also discuss Magdeburg win the Ost-Classico against H...

We've reached the international break, and with 9 matches to go the fight for promotion and survival continues to intensify. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 25 which saw Eintracht Braunschweig claim Niedersachsen bragging rights against Hannover, the controversy in Bielefeld and Darmstadt remaining at the top. The duo also chat about Hamburg's bogey team Holstein Kiel,...

On a weekend where only two of the top nine managed to win and everyone in the bottom six, Matchday 24 was one for the ages. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Arminia Bielefeld score it's first win under new coach Uwe Koschinat as they beat top of the table Darmstadt, Hamburg failing to capitalise as they fell in Karlsruhe and Heidenheim drew with Fortuna Düsseldorf. St. Pauli made...

The turntables have turned in the race for automatic promotions the two horse race became three after Matchday 23. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Heidenheim put an end to Darmstadt's 21 game unbeaten run, Hamburg returning to winning ways and St. Pauli extending their winning streak to 6. We also chat about Arminia Bielefeld, who have had a busy 48 hours after blowing a 0:3 lead...

Opportunistic, this is the best way to describe Matchday 22 as many teams in the league took their chance to close the gap to the top or escape the dreaded relegation zone. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw the topspiel between Darmstadt and Hamburg end all square, Kaiserslautern getting back to winning ways and the good times continue to roll for St. Pauli who get past Hansa Rostoc...

The 2. Bundesliga served up a buffet of hearty meals on Matchday 21 with a few teams unable to finish their first serving. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Paderborn get the better of Kaiserslautern, Hamburg squeeze past Bielefeld and St. Pauli continuing their magical start to 2023. The duo also discuss the moves made by Nürnberg and Sandhausen who both axed their coaches in favou...

There were some very important encounters at both ends of the table with comebacks being the main dish on the menu of Matchday 20. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Hamburger SV overturn a 3:0 half-time deficit to secure a point in Heidenheim, Paderborn scoring a vital victory in Hannover whilst the good times roll in St. Pauli who ended Kaiserslautern's winning run. We also discuss...

The battle to avoid the drop continues to intensify whilst those in the top two are starting to find some comfort...but for how long? Matchday 19 produced another outstanding Hollywood script for us to enjoy. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Greuther Fürth paint Frankenland in Weiss und Grün with a derby win over a lacklustre Nürnberg, Braunschweig score a shock win over Heidenheim...

The ball finally got rolling in 2023 and we were greeted with a fantastic weekend of football. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from MD18 which saw wins for the top 4, St. Pauli score a first win under new coach Fabian Hürzeler and Kiel break Fürth's 4 game unbeaten run. We also discuss the late moves from a hectic deadline day! Darmstadt 2:0 Regensburg (3:40) Hamburg 4:2 Braunschweig (10:39...

The moment has finally arrived, after a painfully long wait the 2. Bundesliga is about to return. Eva and Matthew are back for 2023 to discuss how all 18 sides are shaping up heading into the Rückrunde, and preview all the action from MD18: Darmstadt : Regensburg  Hamburg : Braunschweig  Heidenheim : Rostock  Hannover : Kaiserslautern  Karlsruhe : Paderborn  Düsseldorf : M...

The 2. Bundesliga enters a period of lockdown as we've reached the midway point of the season. Eva and Matthew discusses all the action from the final weekend of the Hinrunde which saw Hamburg return to winning ways at Sandhausen's expense, Paderborn's miserable run continued at Nürnberg whilst Heidenheim scored a goal late to beat Regensburg in a 9 goal thriller. The duo also chat the 8 goal batt...

It was a massive few days in the 2. Bundesliga as teams make that last dash to put themselves into a good position heading into the winter break. Eva and Matthew discusses all the action from Matchday 16 which saw Greuther Fürth make it a perfect 3 from 3 with a win over Hamburg, Arminia Bielefeld condemning Paderborn to a third consecutive defeat and Hannover beating the in-form Fortuna Düsseldor...

We've reached the first third of an Englische Woche as the 2. Bundesliga prepares to say goodbye for 2022. Eva and Matthew discusses all the action from Matchday 15 which saw Kaiserslautern steal the points against 10-men Arminia Bielefeld, Hamburg come from behind to beat Regensburg and a Marvin Mehlem goal of the year contender helped Darmstadt overcome Hannover. The duo also discuss the tight r...

As we enter the final third of the Hinrunde, all 18 sides prepare a frantic flurry or fixtures before the 2. Bundesliga stops in mid November. Eva and Matthew are joined by Greuther Fürth writer for the Nürnberger Nachrichten and host of the Fürther Flachpass Michael Fischer to discuss everything Greuther Fürth. Die Kleeblatt have had a rough return the 2. Bundesliga, Michael gives us the low down...

The number 13 is considered unlucky for someone, but on this matchday some sides managed to make their own luck. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 13 which saw Magdeburg upset the apple cart and defeat Hamburger SV away from home, St. Pauli fail to stay on a derby high with defeat at Arminia Bielefeld and Fortuna Düsseldorf scoring a rare win on the road. The duo also chat about...

When the opportunity comes calling, you have to take it and some clubs did just that over the weekend. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 12 which saw St. Pauli reign supreme in the Stadt Derby, Darmstadt skyrocket to the top of the table and Nürnberg score it's first win under Markus Weinzierl. We also discuss the Greuther Fürth as they parted ways with Marc Schneider after thei...

We are officially a third of the way through the 2022/23 2. Bundesliga season, and this campaign has ramped up the drama. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 11 which saw Kaiserslautern take a sixth consecutive draw with a result in Hamburg, Darmstadt close the gap at the top with a win over Düsseldorf and Heidenheim condemning Hannover to a second straight defeat. We also discuss...

With the international break behind us, it's time to return to the chaos of the 2. Bundesliga. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 10 which saw Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer become a Hamburg hero in their win over Hannover, Darmstadt moving into 2nd with victory over Paderborn and Fortuna Düsseldorf returning to winning ways at Arminia Bielefeld's expense. The duo also discuss Nür...

We've officially reached the quarter mark of what has been a truly unpredictable 2. Bundesliga. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action from Matchday 9 which saw Hamburg move to the top of the table, Paderborn stumbling at Greuther Fürth and Jahn Regensburg breaking their goalless and winless run. The duo also chat about Kaiserslautern's fight at Heidenheim, Rostock's Ost-Duel win over Magdeburg an...

Matchday 8 was in the 2. Bundesliga was fascinating as once again several games saw late drama before the final whistle. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw a fiery Niedersachsen Derby in Hannover, Nürnberg score a vital win and Magdeburg condemning Greuther Fürth to the bottom of the table. The duo also chat about Paderborn's continued dominance and Kaiserslautern's classic encounter...

Defence was the order of the matchday with plenty of low scoring affairs across the weekends action? Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Eintracht Braunschweig secure a shock win over Nürnberg, Hamburg and Heidenheim strengthen their places in the top 3 and Robin Hack's stoppage time equaliser to deny Darmstadt all three points.   Braunschweig 4:2 Nürnberg (2:29)  Heide...

Matchday 6 provided teams a fresh opportunity to stake a claim for 2. Bundesliga superiority so early in the season, the question is who would? Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw Arminia Bielefeld take it's first win of the season, Stefan Leitl getting a win over his former side Greuther Fürth and that crazy 4:4 in Kaiserslautern. The duo also chat about the rest of what was an enter...

As our 18 sides start to settle into the season, Matchday 5 followed the typical conventions of the 2. Bundesliga. That being completely unpredictable. Eva and Matthew discuss all the action which saw absolute chaos at the Volksparkstadion, Hansa's win over St. Pauli and Nürnberg's last minute win in Sandhausen. The duo also chat about the blowout wins for Paderborn and Karlsruhe Hamburg 1:2 Darms...

The rules of the game can be quite confusing, their interpretations and at times lack of clarity ensures that us a football fans are left in the dark at the best of times. Eva and Matthew chat with historian and football rules expert Petra Tabarelli to learn about the clarifications and additions to the football rule book, how this implemented to the clubs and media members and much more. Find us...