# German football clubs advance in cup competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-regional-football-cup-matches
> Updated: 2026-08-26T18:52:18.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Regional and national football cup competitions in Germany have seen several clubs advance through significant victories.

In the DFB-Pokal, Karlsruher SC moved into the second round after a 2-1 win over Preußen Münster, while Mainz 05 secured a 9-0 victory against VfB Krieschow. VfL Bochum also progressed, though the club faces squad depth concerns following defensive injuries to Jean Manuel Mbom and uncertainty regarding Oliver Olsen’s fitness.

Regional cup results include continued dominance in the Westfalenpokal, where Preußen Münster defeated SSV Buer 10-0, fueled by four goals from Marvin Schulz junior. In the Mittelrheinpokal, Viktoria Köln recorded a 5-1 win. Other notable progressions include 1. FC Bocholt, who won 2-1 in extra time in the FVN-Pokal, and MSV Duisburg, who defeated 1. FC Wülfrath 5-1 in the Niederrheinpokal. Clubs such as Hilden and Oberhausen also moved forward in their respective competitions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: German football clubs advance in various cup competitions

German football clubs advance through various cup competitions, including the DFB-Pokal and regional cups, amid notable match results and injury concerns for VfL Bochum.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/preuen-mnster-dominates-ssv-buer-10-0-in-westfalenpokal

### 2026-07-29: SSV Mühlhausen defeats BW Alstedde 3-0 in Urlaubsguru Cup

SSV Mühlhausen beat BW Alstedde 3-0 in the Urlaubsguru Cup, with goals from Schuhmacher, Hagedorn and Ramsey; coaches praised performance and noted the loss's limited impact.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ssv-mhlhausen-defeats-bw-alstedde-3-0-in-urlaubsguru-cup

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