Noel Futkeu and Branimir Hrgota secure Greuther Fürth safety

Greuther Fürth defeated Rot‑Weiss Essen 2‑0 in the second leg of the Bundesliga 2 relegation play‑off. The match took place at Sportpark Ronhof. Noel Futkeu opened the scoring. Branimir Hrgota added a second goal. The win secured Greuther Fürth's place in the second tier for the 2026/27 season. The result eliminated Rot‑Weiss Essen from the promotion race. Rot‑Weiss Essen entered the second leg needing to overturn a deficit from the first match. The 2‑0 loss left them unable to retain their Bundesliga 2 status. Greuther Fürth will now focus on preparations for the upcoming campaign. The club will remain in the league while planning its roster for 2026/27.