The 2019–20

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season was the 127th season in the

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club's history and their third overall season in the second division of

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, the 2. Bundesliga, having been relegated from the

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in the previous season. In addition to the 2. Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart also participated in the

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. This was the 87th season for Stuttgart in the Mercedes-Benz Arena, located in

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, Germany.

Season summary

In May 2019, Stuttgart appointed

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as their new head coach. Despite a strong start to the season, with Stuttgart third at Christmas, Walter was sacked on 23 December 2019, with Stuttgart appointing

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as his replacement on 30 December 2019. However, in March 2020, the season was postponed due to the

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, putting Stuttgart's promotion hopes in doubt.

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans in

Transfers out

Loans out

Competitions

2. Bundesliga

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

DFB-Pokal

Player statistics

Appearances and goals

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Notes

References

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