The 2018-19 campaign delivered a painful relegation for Hannover 96 as Die Roten spectacularly slumped to a 17th-place finish in the Bundesliga after a campaign marked by inconsistency and a league-high 71 goals conceded. The season was defined by a mid-season managerial change from André Breitenreiter to Thomas Doll and a crushing -40 goal difference. Leading the line was the young forward Hendrik Weydandt, whose 6 crucial league goals (8 overall) were a rare spark in a year of struggle. It was a dark and turbulent chapter that ended their two-season stay in the top flight and remains a defining memory of disappointment for the club.