 In the play-off round, Hannover clinched a victory over Sevilla with a 2–1 win at home, followed by a 1–1 draw away (3–2) and qualified for the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League group stage.Hannover started the 2012–13 season with a 3–0 win against St Patrick's Athletic on 2 August 2012 in the Europa League third qualifying round.Hannover went on to start the season on a nine–match undefeated streak.