A brace from Osei Owusu started the month off with a victory for 1860 Munich against FC Erzgebirge Aue, followed by another two goal victory over SSV Jahn Regensburg.

VfL Bochum put in a dominant performance in their 2-1 victory, with the only shot on goal for Die Löwen coming from a Stefan Lex goal in the 90th minute. To finish the month, Efkan Bekiroglu continued his incredible season, scoring two goals in their 3-1 victory over last placed SV Darmstadt 98.


The top four positions find themselves separated by just three points at the end of October while 1860 Munich continue to defy the critics, sitting in fifth position.

At the bottom of the table, 1.FC Kaiserslautern and SV Darmstadt 98 appear to be early favourites to be relegated with both teams only having one win from twelve matches.


Making his way into the first team after an injury, Steinhart has made the most of his opportunity, producing two assists in four matches.

The 28-year-old led the 3. Liga last season for assists but fell out of favour at 1860 Munich after the club signed Felix Muller. A tough decision awaits Daniel Bierofka with both players now available for the first match of the month against Hamburger SV.

Good work. Certainly flying high.

A superb month by 1860s standards! Really defeating all prior expectations this season even if you may have been unlucky not to scrape a point out of the Bochum game. If this form continues then the top four should be quite scared in my opinion.

Hamburger SV had a dominant victory over 1860 Munich at the start of the month, winning 3-1, proving them to be a team with great ability who have lacked consistency throughout the season so far.

Die Löwen would rebound with two consecutive victories with a 3-0 win over Dynamo Dresden and then coming from 1-0 down to defeat 1. FC Kaiserslautern courtesy of a brace from winger Stefan Lex.


Union Berlin have been rewarded for their consistency, sitting on top of the Bundesliga 2 ladder while not much change occurred amongst the other title contenders. Interestingly, 1860 Munich find themselves the only team yet to draw a match so far this season.

By the end of the month, all clubs will have faced each other once, seeing a better understanding of where each team sits amongst the division.


On loan for the season from Manchester City, the 23-year-old has been dominant in defence for 1860 Munich. The 196cm defender has won a large percentage of headers while also making crucial interceptions.

1860 Munich will face VFL Osnabruck at the start of the month without Adarabioyo after he picked up his fifth yellow card for the season, leading to a one match suspension.

Another impressive month from you, keeping up chase with the top three despite a loss to a [I assume] strong Hamburg SV side who will surely be up there at the end of the season!

Tough match against Hamburg but they are a quality side. Hopefully next month you are able to be perfect.

Another six very valuable points to add to the tally. Very tight at the top. A run of home games always presents you with an advantage in aiming to pick up maximum points. Good luck!

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Excellent news and certainly merited.

Those results are certainly coming in thick and fast now! Great to see, and the deserved reward of a new contract is brilliant news as well. Good stuff mate!

Thoroughly deserved. I get the sense Bierofka loves playing the underdog just down to his remarkable success against the odds of those in tune with German football.

Starting the month with a poor performance in a 1-0 victory over VFL Osnabruck, 1860 Munich continued in the same vein, finding themselves heading into half time against relegation candidates Holstein Kiel down by one goal. Coming out for the second half, Die Löwen looked like a team possessed, scoring four goals for a decisive victory.

In the last fixture of the year, FC St. Pauli has proved to be a bogey side this season, coming away with a 1-0 victory and defeating 1860 Munich for the second time.


Union Berlin and Arminia Bielefeld find themselves sharing first position while 1860 Munich have continued to climb up the ladder, finding themselves only four point away from the leaders while a number of clubs trail close behind.

At the other end of the table, three relegation candidates have emerged with the bottom two set to be automatically relegated while third last place in Bundesliga 2 will face a playoff against the third placed side in 3. Liga.


Continuing to defy his critics, Steinhart has continued to put in exceptional performances this season to help his side move into promotion contention. During his four seasons at the club, he has developed a close relationship with 1860 Munich manager Daniel Bierofka.

Another couple of important victories, just a shame they couldn't be supported by a third against St Paul. Regardless, 1860 are in a fantastic position at this stage of the season.

So close to the top three. Hopefully the new year brings an unbeaten run

The St, Pauli result will have hurt, given your run of form before that game. However, you're in contention for top honours. Keep pushing, you'll get it.