Wolfsburg Relegated as Paderborn Wins 2-1 in Playoff

VfL Wolfsburg were relegated to the German second division after a 2-1 loss to SC Paderborn 07 in the decisive away leg. The match concluded after extra time. Four days earlier the first leg at Wolfsburg ended in a goalless draw. The stalemate left the tie level heading into the return fixture. SC Paderborn 07 scored two goals in extra time. VfL Wolfsburg netted one goal during the same period. The relegation marks the first time VfL Wolfsburg will play outside the Bundesliga. The club had maintained top‑flight status since its inception. SC Paderborn 07 secured promotion back to the Bundesliga. This will be the club’s third season in the top tier. The victory guarantees SC Paderborn 07 a place in next season’s Bundesliga campaign. The club will join the league’s lineup for the upcoming season.