Sabrina Wittmann sacked by FC Ingolstadt after two seasons as coach
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Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Sabrina Wittmann has been dismissed as head coach of FC Ingolstadt, becoming the first female coach in German men's football to be sacked. The decision follows an intensive review of the team's performance, as Ingolstadt currently sits 13th in the league with eight points from seven matches this season. Wittmann, appointed in May 2024, recorded 86 games in charge, finishing 10th in her first full season and 12th last year. The club expressed the need for a realignment to foster new momentum. In her farewell, Wittmann acknowledged the difficult nature of the decision but expressed gratitude for her time at the club.
- •Wittmann led Ingolstadt for over two seasons before her dismissal.
- •The team is currently 13th in the league after seven matches.
- •Ingolstadt finished 10th in 2024-25 and 12th last season.
- •The club cited a need for new impetus after an intensive performance review.
- •Wittmann thanked the club, calling it her home and expressing regret over the separation.
- 10:42 AMYahoo Sports — Ingolstadt sack pioneering female coach Sabrina Wittmann
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Sabrina Wittmann, only female coach in German men’s soccer top leagues, sacked after two seasons
"Sabrina Wittmann, the only female head coach in the top three divisions of men’s football in Germany, has been sacked by FC Ingolstadt. The 35-year-old managed 86 games across more than two seasons at the club, having been appointed in May 2024. On Thursday, Ingolstadt said the decision to part company with the coach was taken following “an intensive review of the team’s sporting development over the past season”. In her first full campaign in 2024-25, Wittmann led Ingolstadt to 10th place. Last
"Sabrina Wittmann has been relieved of her duties as FC Ingolstadt head coach after three defeats in the club’s last four games left them 13th in the 3. Liga table.The decision was communicated to Wi...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 10:42 AMIngolstadt sack pioneering female coach Sabrina Wittmann
Sabrina Wittmann has been relieved of her duties as FC Ingolstadt head coach after three defeats in the club’s last four games left them 13th in the 3. Liga table.The decision was communicated to Wi...
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:31 AMSabrina Wittmann, only female coach in German men’s soccer top leagues, sacked after two seasons
Sabrina Wittmann, the only female head coach in the top three divisions of men’s football in Germany, has been sacked by FC Ingolstadt. The 35-year-old managed 86 games across more than two seasons at the club, having been appointed in May 2024. On Thursday, Ingolstadt said the decision to part company with the coach was taken following “an intensive review of the team’s sporting development over the past season”. In her first full campaign in 2024-25, Wittmann led Ingolstadt to 10th place. Last
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