The 2017-18 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for 1. FC Kaiserslautern as Die Roten Teufel finished a crushing 18th in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in the club's first-ever relegation to the third tier of German football. The devastating fate was sealed in a dramatic 3-2 loss to Arminia Bielefeld, despite a late charge led by the vital 12 goals of top-scorer Sebastian Andersson. This difficult year, which saw a once-great German champion fall to its lowest point, was defined by a constant battle at the bottom of the table and the unwavering support of their passionate fans, who tragically proclaimed "Wherever you go, we are coming with you" as a new, difficult chapter in the club's storied history began.