Very, very impressive form coming into the new year!

The perfect way to conclude the year and head into the next. Top of the tree, injury-free and Lex on fire. Not bad at all.

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Great start mate, hopefully you can earn promotion. shame Lang has gone due to the injuries and suspension, but im sure you will cope and its a great deal for you financially

That's a huge boost financially nonetheless. The clause inserted within the deal could also prove to be a very wise decision, too.

Two completely opposite matches took place in January in return from the winter break for Die Löwen. To start the month, they played out a frustrating bore draw against a FC Koln side currently in second last place on the 3. Liga table.

The second fixture in January produced a match of the year candidate with a 3-2 thriller against FC Ingolstadt. After going down 2-0 at halftime, 1860 Munich managed to equal the score before FC Ingolstadt defender Bjorn Paulsen was sent off and 1860 Munich captain Felix Weber scored his first goal of the year with one-minute left in injury time to steal the victory.


Holding a five point lead at the top of the table, 1860 Munich continue to defy expectations in 3. Liga, a sudden change in form would leave an opportunity for either FC Wurzburger Kickers or 1.FC Magdeburg.

At the bottom of the table, SV Meppen are almost certain to be relegated from the division despite fifteen games remaining in the season.


Starting the season in the first eleven due to an injury Nico Karger, the 19-year-old Fabian Greilinger has performed well above expectations, earning himself a regular place in the starting side, seeing Karger move to the bench.

The left winger has contributed with four goals and three assists so far this season using his outstanding pace and dribbling skills to leave opposition players in his wake.

The stuff of champions! To come back from 2-0 down to win against very respectable opposition in Ingolstadt requires character and real quality.

Nice little gap starting to take place at the top of the league.

It was an incredible start to the February for 1860 Munich with a hattrick from Osei Owusu leading them to a dominant 5-1 victory over Hallescher FC before going on to also dismantle KFC Uerdingen 05.

The run of form went downhill from there, playing out a bore draw against FC Carl Zeiss Jena before suffering their first defeat in thirteen fixtures against promotion rivals 1. FC Magdeburg.


The top of the 3. Liga table has seen 1.FC Kaiserslautern move into promotion contention after winning their past four games straight, currently sitting in fourth. FC Ingolstadt also had an impressive month winning three of four matches.


Ever-present this season, Efkan Bekiroglu is proving to be the most consistent player outside of Osei Owusu for 1860 Munich. Leading the 3. Liga in most key passes completed, the 24-year-old has controlled the midfield every time he is on the pitch.

A tough loss to Magdeburg. A victory in that game would have put you in a fantastic position, but you continue to set the pace at the moment. If you can continue to do what you need to do, there's no need to worry. Promotion looks to be on the cards for the time being.

ScottT: The match against Magdeburg was incredibly frustrating but I can't complain after going undefeated for so long

A bit to catch up on as I was away.

Unfortunate to lose a talented youngster but with the money that you got in for him it could be a worthwhile deal, especially short term. The lead at the top is building which is great to see, hopefully you can see it out now.

Youth Intake has certainly been good to you with some good potential coming in especially Enke. Hopefully Ager can find a spot in the system and all three reach there potential!

An undefeated month saw 1860 Munich inch closer to securing promotion to Bundesliga 2 in March. A late winner from Osei Owusu started the month for Die Löwen against FC Hansa Rostock followed by a dominant win over Chemnitzer FC included a goal on debut for promising midfielder Antonio Trograncic.

Fabian Greilinger proved the difference against SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach before finishing with a bore draw against SC Preussen Munster to end the month.


FC Wurzburger Kickers remain in striking distance of 1860 Munich in second place while 1. FC Kaiserslautern and 1.FC Magdeburg continue to fight it out for third place as well as the opportunity to play-off against the third lowest ranked team in Bundesliga 2 for promotion.

At the bottom of the table, in no surprise, SV Meppen are officially the first team to be relegated from 3. Liga after an incredibly poor season.


After having to adapt his game to a new tactic this season, Phillipp Steinhart has come on strong at the back end of the season. Leading the 3. Liga competition in assists, the 27-year-old German has been crosser into dangerous positions as well as a constant threat in dead ball situations.

Well could you ask for two bigger fixtures to start of the month? Those games could be the difference between winning the title or falling at the final hurdle. I have faith you will pull it off!

A tough run of fixtures saw 1860 Munich extend their undefeated streak to eight matches, claiming six points in April. Osei Owusu was in fine form once again, leading his side to a 2-0 victory over second placed FC Wurzburger Kickers followed by also sealing a draw despite being down to 10-men by converting a penalty against 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Another two draws followed, with Philipp Steinhart ensure a 1-1 result against rivals FC Bayern II with Stefan Lex scoring late to earn one point for 1860 Munich against MSV Duisburg


1860 Munich require three points from their next three matches to seal the 3. Liga title while the race for promotion has heated up with four teams separated by just two points.

At the bottom end of the table, FC Viktoria Koln look almost certain to join SV Meppen in being relegated.


Scoring three goals from four matches in April, Owusu continues to lead the charge for 1860 Munich. The Ghanaian required two goals from the next three matches to claim the record of the most goals scored in a season in the 3. Liga.

The 23-year-old prove hard to replace when he returns to parent club DSC Arminia Bielefeld at the end of the season.