The 2019–20

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season was the 124th season in the

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club's history and 24th overall season in the second flight of

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, the

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, having been relegated from the

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in the previous season. Hannover 96 also are participating in this season's edition of the

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, the DFB-Pokal. This is the 61st season for Hannover in the

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, located in

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, Germany. The season covers a period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. On 12 March 2020, all players were quarantined for 14 days after Timo Hübers and

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were tested positive for

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Players

Squad information

Out on loan

Transfers

In

Out

Friendly matches

Competitions

Overview

2. Bundesliga

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

DFB-Pokal

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Goalscorers

Clean sheets

Disciplinary record

Notes

References