It was the clubs fifth consecutive season in this league, having played at this level since 2008–09, after it was relegated from the Fußball-Bundesliga in 2008.

The club also took part in the 2012–13 edition of the DFB-Pokal, the German Cup, where it reached the second round but lost to third division side Karlsruher SC next.

[3] The club was relegated after they were refused a license to play in the second division.

[4] Win Draw Loss Postponed Last updated: 19 May 2013.

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