SpVgg Bayreuth facts for kids
SpVgg Bayreuth is a German football club from the city of Bayreuth in Bavaria. This team has a long history, almost reaching Germany's top football league, the Bundesliga, in 1979. They also made it to the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal, which is a big national cup competition, twice in 1977 and 1980.
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History of SpVgg Bayreuth
The Early Years: 1921 to 1963
The club started in 1921 when a group of football players left another sports club called TuSpo Bayreuth. During a difficult time in Germany in 1933, many clubs were shut down. SpVgg Bayreuth was one of them, but some members kept playing under a new name, FSV Bayreuth. After World War II, the original club quickly started up again.
In the beginning, SpVgg Bayreuth was not the strongest team in their area. Other local clubs like FC Bayreuth and VfB Bayreuth were more successful. However, SpVgg Bayreuth started to get better. In 1954, they won their league, the 2. Amateurliga Oberfranken-West, and moved up to a higher division.
A big moment came in 1959 when they won their division in the Bayernliga. They then beat another strong team, Schwaben Augsburg, to become the champions of Bavaria! This win allowed them to try for promotion to the 2. Oberliga Süd, which was the second-highest league in Southern Germany. They won a tough match and made it to the second division.
The club played in this second-tier league for three seasons. In their first year, they finished an amazing fifth place. The next two seasons were harder, and they were eventually relegated back to the Bayernliga. In 1963, a new league system was created, and SpVgg Bayreuth qualified for the new Amateurliga Bayern.
Climbing the Ranks: 1963 to 2013
After the Bundesliga was formed in 1963, SpVgg Bayreuth played in the third division until 1969. That year, they won the Amateurliga championship again and were promoted to the Regionalliga Süd, which was then the second division. Their stay was short, and they were relegated after a close loss.
Back in the Bayernliga, they had a fantastic season in 1971, winning the championship easily. They lost only two out of 34 games! This success helped them get back into the second division. They did well there, finishing fourth in 1973 and fifth in 1974. These results meant they qualified for the new 2. Bundesliga Süd.
The team performed strongly in the new 2. Bundesliga Süd. In 1979, they came very close to reaching the Bundesliga, finishing second in their division. However, they lost in the promotion play-offs to Bayer Uerdingen. They also qualified for the new single-division 2. Bundesliga in 1981, but that season was tough, and they were relegated in 1982.
SpVgg Bayreuth became a top team in the Oberliga again, winning the league title in 1985 and returning to the second division. They faced some financial challenges in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which led to them dropping down to lower leagues. In 2005, they made it back to the Regionalliga Süd, but financial issues continued, and they were relegated again in 2006.
Despite winning the Bayernliga title for the seventh time in 2008, they were not allowed to move up due to financial problems. The club even had to declare insolvency in 2008. In 2011, they were relegated to the Landesliga. However, they bounced back quickly, qualifying for the expanded Bayernliga in 2012.
The Modern Era: 2013 to Present
In 2013, the club made some important changes to how it was run. They created a separate company to manage the first men's team. This helped the club become more stable. Over time, the main club gained full ownership of this company, which was a big step for their future.
In 2014, the team was promoted to the Regionalliga Bayern and finished a good sixth place in their first season. In 2021, they played in the DFB-Pokal again, losing to Arminia Bielefeld.
The 2021–22 Regionalliga season was very exciting! SpVgg Bayreuth battled with Bayern Munich II for the top spot. In the end, SpVgg Bayreuth won the championship and earned promotion to the 3. Liga, which is a professional league. This was a huge achievement, bringing them back to professional football after 32 years!
For the 2022–23 season, the club decided to use an older, classic club logo from the 1950s and 60s. This was a popular decision made with their fans. After their promotion, coach Timo Rost left, and Thomas Kleine became the new head coach.
On the fourth matchday of the 2022–23 3. Liga season, the team got their first points and win in the third division. They beat VfL Osnabrück 1–0 at their home stadium, the Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadion. Alexander Nollenberger scored the winning goal. SpVgg Bayreuth also played in the 2022–23 DFB-Pokal that season. They faced Hamburger SV in front of a sold-out crowd but lost 3–1 after extra time. Sadly, SpVgg Bayreuth was relegated from the 3. Liga in May 2023 after finishing last. They now play in the Regionalliga Bayern.
The Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadion
The club's home stadium was built in 1967. In 2002, it was renamed the Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadion to honor Hans Walter Wild, who was the former mayor of Bayreuth.
Current Squad
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Players on Loan
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Club Achievements
League Titles
Youth Team Success
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Cup Wins
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Recent Managers
Here are the recent managers who have led the club:
Manager | Start Date | End Date |
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Marco Schmidt | 1 July 2000 | 30 June 2003 |
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11 September 2003 | 30 June 2006 |
Norbert Schlegel | 1 July 2006 | 30 June 2007 |
Klaus Scheer | 1 July 2007 | 30 June 2010 |
Ingo Walther | 1 July 2010 | 30 June 2011 |
Wolfgang Mahr | 1 July 2011 | 12 November 2011 |
Klaus Rodler | 12 November 2011 | 31 December 2011 |
Klaus Scheer | 1 January 2012 | 16 April 2012 |
Jürgen Dörfler | 16 April 2012 | 30 June 2012 |
Heiko Gröger | 1 July 2012 | 30 June 2014 |
Dieter Kurth | 30 June 2014 | 28 September 2014 |
Christoph Starke | 29 September 2014 | 20 August 2016 |
Marc Reinhardt | 21 August 2016 | 29 October 2017 |
Christian Stadler | 30 October 2017 | 13 May 2018 |
Josef Albersinger | 14 May 2018 | 3 September 2018 |
Timo Rost | 3 September 2018 | 30 June 2022 |
Thomas Kleine | 1 July 2022 | 7 May 2023 |
Julian Kolbeck | 7 May 2023 | 30 June 2023 |
Marek Mintál | 1 July 2023 | 28 April 2024 |
Lukas Kling | 29 April 2024 |
Recent Seasons Performance
Here's how the club has performed in recent seasons:
SpVgg Bayreuth Main Team
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SpVgg Bayreuth II Team
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- The "Level" column shows how high the league was in the German football system. When new leagues were added, the levels below them shifted. For example, when the 3. Liga started in 2008, all leagues below it dropped one level.
- The 2020–21 Regionalliga Bayern season was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. The 2019–20 season was extended. The team Türkgücü München was promoted early, and their results were removed. SpVgg Bayreuth was one of the top three teams that played off to decide the champion for that extended season.
Key to Table Colors
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DFB-Pokal Appearances
The club has played in the first round of the DFB-Pokal many times. Their best result was reaching the quarter-finals in the 1979–80 season.
Season | Round | Date | Home Team | Away Team | Result | Attendance |
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1972–73 DFB-Pokal | First round – first game | 10 December 1972 | SpVgg Bayreuth | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 4–2 | |
First round – second game | 20 December 1972 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | SpVgg Bayreuth | 4–0 | ||
1974–75 DFB-Pokal | First round | 7 September 1974 | SpVgg Bayreuth | FC Schalke 04 | 1–2 | |
1975–76 DFB-Pokal | First round | 1 August 1975 | Karlsruher SC | SpVgg Bayreuth | 4–2 | |
1976–77 DFB-Pokal | First round | 6 August 1976 | Kickers Offenbach | SpVgg Bayreuth | 4–4 aet | |
First round – replay | 1 September 1976 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Kickers Offenbach | 4–1 | ||
Second round | 16 October 1976 | SpVgg Bayreuth | SSV Reutlingen | 2–1 | ||
Third round | 18 December 1976 | SpVgg Bayreuth | FV Hassia Bingen | 2–1 | ||
Fourth round | 8 January 1977 | SpVgg Bayreuth | FC Augsburg | 2–0 | ||
Quarterfinals | 9 February 1977 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Rot-Weiß Essen | 1–2 | ||
1977–78 DFB-Pokal | First round | 29 July 1977 | FC 08 Villingen | SpVgg Bayreuth | 0–1 | |
Second round | 20 August 1977 | Itzehoer SV | SpVgg Bayreuth | 1–6 | ||
Third round | 14 October 1977 | Karlsruher SC | SpVgg Bayreuth | 2–0 | ||
1978–79 DFB-Pokal | First round | 4 August 1978 | SV Haidlfing | SpVgg Bayreuth | 0–5 | |
Second round | 24 September 1978 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Melsunger FV | 6–0 | ||
Third round | 2 December 1978 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | SpVgg Bayreuth | 1–0 | ||
1979–80 DFB-Pokal | First round | 25 August 1979 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Preußen 07 Hameln | 5–0 | |
Second round | 29 September 1979 | SpVgg Bayreuth | SpVgg Au/Iller | 6–0 | ||
Third round | 12 January 1980 | SpVgg Bayreuth | FC Bayern Munich | 1–0 | 18,000 | |
Fourth round | 16 February 1980 | SpVgg Bayreuth | TuS Langerwehe | 5–2 aet | ||
Quarterfinals | 6 April 1980 | FC Schalke 04 | SpVgg Bayreuth | 3–1 | ||
1980–81 DFB-Pokal | First round | 29 August 1980 | Borussia Neunkirchen | SpVgg Bayreuth | 1–1 aet | |
First round – replay | 17 September 1980 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Borussia Neunkirchen | 2–1 | ||
Second round | 29 August 1980 | SpVgg Bayreuth | VfB Stuttgart | 1–3 | ||
1981–82 DFB-Pokal | First round | 28 August 1981 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Bayer Uerdingen | 3–1 | |
Second round | 11 October 1981 | VfB Stuttgart II | SpVgg Bayreuth | 1–2 | ||
Third round | 30 December 1981 | SpVgg Bayreuth | VfB Oldenburg | 2–0 | ||
Fourth round | 9 January 1982 | SV Werder Bremen | SpVgg Bayreuth | 2–0 | ||
1982–83 DFB-Pokal | First round | 27 August 1982 | SpVgg Bayreuth | SpVgg Fürth | 3–1 | |
Second round | 15 October 1982 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Hertha BSC | 0–1 | ||
1983–84 DFB-Pokal | First round | 28 August 1983 | FC Augsburg | SpVgg Bayreuth | 2–1 aet | |
1984–85 DFB-Pokal | First round | 1 September 1984 | SpVgg Bayreuth | SV Mettlach | 7–0 | |
Second round | 13 October 1984 | SpVgg Bayreuth | SG Union Solingen | 1–2 | ||
1986–87 DFB-Pokal | First round | 27 August 1986 | SpVgg Bayreuth | SG Wattenscheid 09 | 0–3 | |
1988–89 DFB-Pokal | First round | 6 August 1988 | Germania Dörnigheim | SpVgg Bayreuth | 0–5 | |
Second round | 24 September 1988 | SV Werder Bremen | SpVgg Bayreuth | 6–1 | ||
1989–90 DFB-Pokal | First round | 20 August 1989 | 1. FC Pforzheim | SpVgg Bayreuth | 4–1 | |
1990–91 DFB-Pokal | First round | 4 August 1990 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Blau-Weiß 90 Berlin | 0–3 | |
2006–07 DFB-Pokal | First round | 8 September 2006 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Kickers Offenbach | 0–2 | |
2021–22 DFB-Pokal | First round | 7 August 2021 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Arminia Bielefeld | 3–6 | 5,000 |
2022–23 DFB-Pokal | First round | 30 July 2022 | SpVgg Bayreuth | Hamburger SV | 1–3 aet | 15,000 |
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In Spanish: SpVgg Bayreuth para niños