In addition to the domestic league, Hamburger SV also participated in this season's edition of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal.

The season covers a period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

The 2018–19 season was Hamburger SV's first season in the second-tier of German football after spending 56 years in the top tier of football in Germany.

Bundesliga table, before a dip in form caused the team to finish fourth in the league table, missing out at a chance of promotion.

Pierre-Michel Lasogga lead Hamburg in goals during the campaign scoring 19 goals across all competitions.