Hannover 96 has a turbulent past behind it. Now it's about football again. The renewed team makes hope that the long time in the 2nd league will end soon. Hannover 96 is 10 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04.

What happened?

Hannover 96 has been through a lot in the past. The club was shaken by the death of goalkeeper Robert Enke in 2009. The suicide of the goalkeeper was a brutal shock. The team was paralyzed for months.

Why is it important for Hannover 96?

The past raises expectations. Especially when the past was as eventful and successful as it was. Jörg Schmadtke, the new sports director of Hannover 96, says: „We are on a good path and at the top of the music. It's important that we stay alert and don't give anything away“.

What comes next?

Hannover 96 is 10 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04. The team has scored 60 goals and conceded 44 goals in the current season. Hannover 96 is 4th in the 2nd Bundesliga, 60 points, 16W-12D-6L from 34 games, recent form DDDWD.

DateEvent
2026-05-17Hannover 96 3-3 1. FC Nürnberg
2026Hannover 96 is 4th in the 2. Bundesliga, 60 points, 16W-12D-6L from 34 games, recent form DDDWD