Hansa Rostock relegated from 2. Bundesliga

Defeat against SC Paderborn confirms drop

Rostock to play in 3. Liga next season

Hansa Rostock have been relegated from the 2. Bundesliga after a 1-2 defeat at home to SC Paderborn on Saturday. The defeat means that Rostock, who have been in the 2. Bundesliga since 2019, will now play in the 3. Liga next season.

Rostock started the season well and were in the promotion race for much of the campaign. However, a poor run of form in recent weeks has seen them fall down the table and they now find themselves in the relegation zone.

Paderborn, meanwhile, have secured their place in the 2. Bundesliga for next season. The win moves them up to seventh in the table and they will now be looking to challenge for promotion next season.

The defeat is a major blow for Rostock, who have been one of the most consistent clubs in the 2. Bundesliga in recent years. They will now be looking to bounce back and earn promotion back to the 2. Bundesliga at the first time of asking.