Ingolstadt had been playing in the Regionalliga for the previous four seasons after a Bayernliga championship in 1968 .
Bayreuth returned after having been relegated from the league in 1970 .
Ingolstadt had been playing in the Regionalliga for the previous four seasons after a Bayernliga championship in 1968 , while Bayreuth returned after having been relegated from the league in 1970 .