Dusseldorf faced a severe setback on the final matchday of the 2022/23 season and must be relegated to the 3rd league after 17 years. The Fortuna started the 2. Bundesliga season with high ambitions, but after a disastrous performance, they lost 0-3 against Greuther Furth on the 34th matchday. Coach Alexander Ende was visibly disappointed and referred to it as a "huge blow" for the club. With only one shot on target, Dusseldorf presented themselves as relegation candidates. Players, including Florian Kastenmeier, were devastated and had to face disappointed fans. Key striker Cedric Itten was absent due to a yellow card suspension, and the team could not fill the gap. After the dismissal of coach Daniel Thioune and the switch to Markus Anfang, the club could not avoid relegation. Now, Dusseldorf faces a fresh start in the 3rd league.