Paderborn clinch Bundesliga return, condemn Wolfsburg to first drop
Paderborn secured their return to the Bundesliga by defeating Wolfsburg 2-1 in a playoff match. Wolfsburg, who played with ten men for much of the game, faced relegation from the top flight for the first time in their history. This marks Paderborn's third promotion to the Bundesliga, having previously played in the top division in 2014-15 and 2019-20.
- ▪Paderborn beat 10-man Wolfsburg 2-1 in extra time to clinch Bundesliga promotion.
- ▪Wolfsburg's Joakim Maehle was sent off early in the match, leaving them to play with one less player.
- ▪This is Wolfsburg's first relegation from the Bundesliga after 29 years in the top flight.
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