FCH celebrates staying in the league - thanks to loyal fans at Christmas!

FCH celebrates staying in the league - thanks to loyal fans at Christmas!

Football fans in Heidenheim can look back on an exciting year 2025. December 24, 2025 marks not only Christmas Eve, but also a successful season for FC Heidenheim (FCH). The club would like to thank its loyal supporters and looks back on a year full of emotions and exciting games. A dramatic relegation second leg in Elversberg will be particularly remembered. The last-minute win ensured FCH's stay in the Bundesliga and the team can be proud of their third year in Germany's top division. As fc-heidenheim.de reports, important victories, including against Union Berlin and SC Freiburg, were up for debate.

Relegation plays a special role because it has been an integral part of German football since 1982. In the relegation games, the third-to-last team in the Bundesliga and the third-placed team in the 2nd Bundesliga compete against each other. These games are crucial in determining valuable spots for next season. From the abolition of the away goals rule since 2021 to the critical voices that are raised against this form of sporting decision, relegation remains a hotly debated topic in football. According to Wikipedia, there are always proposals for reform to create fair conditions.

A look at the Eternal Table

Particular attention is paid to the all-time table of relegation games in the Bundesliga, which was published on May 26, 2025. These statistics show the performance development in the relegation games and show that second division teams have only rarely won in 40 duels - a real challenge for the teams from the lower league. Excitingly, 14 of 17 relegation rounds since 2009 have ended in favor of the first division clubs. These aspects also become clear in the context of the performances of the respective teams, who have not been able to celebrate a win in the last 16 relegation home games. The eternal table can be viewed on Statista, as the reporting at Statista shows.

The past year has made it clear how crucial the cohesion and fighting spirit of a team can be. These characteristics were strongly emphasized at FC Heidenheim. The team now wants to impress with a breath of fresh air and the support of their fans next season. There is great anticipation for the upcoming games. In 2026, supporters are expected to continue to actively support the passion for football.

With this in mind, FC Heidenheim and its fans keep their fingers crossed for another year full of exciting encounters, great moments and of course a lot of goals. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone! The club invites everyone to come to the games in the new year and experience the atmosphere in the stadium live.