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1. FC Magdeburg has secured survival in the 2. Bundesliga. This was achieved on Sunday, May 17, 2026, not through a win or a draw against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, but through the results of their competitors.
What happened in the game?
The game started cautiously. Magdeburg was focused on securing the necessary point and the guests, who had already secured survival long before, did not get any structure in their offensive game.
The decisive moment
After the break, Magdeburg pushed forward: Connor Krempicki failed to score against FCK goalkeeper Julian Krahl. Then the turning point: Herbert Bockhorn blocked a shot in the penalty area with his hand, resulting in a penalty.
The consequences of the game
1. FC Magdeburg suffered a narrow home defeat despite an energetic performance - and still secured survival. In front of 28,875 spectators in the Avnet-Arena, the team of head coach Petrik Sander lost 0-1 to 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 14th place |
| Points | 39 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 19 |
| Goals | 52:58 |
The future of FCM
Petrik Sander remains FCM coach. The 65-year-old had only one win out of eight games with the FCM, which finished fifth in the previous season. After securing survival, the FCM coach confirmed that he will also be on the sidelines in Magdeburg next season.
