Energie Cottbus Clinch 2. Bundesliga Spot on Final Day; Essen Grab Playoff Berth
Regensburg, May 16, 2026, 16:06 CEST Energie Cottbus secured promotion back to Germany’s second tier on Saturday, clinching a 1-0 win over Jahn Regensburg to wrap up their 3. Liga campaign in second, just behind champions VfL Osnabrück. Jannis Boziaris provided the decisive goal in the 28th minute. Late drama followed, but Marius Funk denied Florian Dietz from the penalty
