SG Sonnenhof Großaspach prepares for DFB-Pokal match against FC Augsburg

Third-division side SG Sonnenhof Großaspach is set to face Bundesliga club FC Augsburg in a DFB-Pokal second-round matchup. The fixture follows a difficult period for Großaspach, who recently suffered a heavy 1-7 defeat against SV Wehen Wiesbaden.

Despite the recent loss, Großaspach sporting director Julian Schieber described the upcoming match as a unique moment in the club's history. The team reached this stage after defeating Arminia Bielefeld in a penalty shootout during the first round.

FC Augsburg enters the match as the favorite, currently positioned in the middle of the Bundesliga table. While Großaspach struggles in their fight against relegation in the 3. Liga, the match presents a significant opportunity for the underdog to cause an upset against the top-flight side.