Schalke confirmed their return to the Bundesliga with a 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday night, ending their three-season stay in the second tier.
Saturday’s win against Fortuna extended their unbeaten league run to 12 games, lifting them 10 points clear of third-placed Hannover.
Schalke's home form has been outstanding during their campaign and has played a huge role in their promotion to the German Bundesliga.
Schalke have only suffered one defeat at home this campaign against Holstein Kiel back in September, and should they avoid defeat in their final game at the Veltins Arena against Braunschweig, they will have registered their best home record in 20 years.
Kenan Karaman's 15th minute goal, his 15th in the league this season, put the seven-time German champions Schalke on track to return after three seasons in the 2. Bundesliga.
Schalke will be crowned second division champions should second-placed Paderborn not win at Elversberg on Sunday.