Cottbus forces Augsburg into a gritty DFB-Pokal first‑round battle

In front of a packed Stadion an der Freundschaft on 22 August 2026, Energie Cottbus hosted FC Augsburg in the first round of the DFB‑Pokal. The hosts pressed hard, but Augsburg eventually prevailed 2‑0, with Anton Kade opening the scoring in the 49th minute and Kristijan Jakić adding a late strike.

Early pressure from Cottbus

The official Info and Ticker released the Aufstellung for Alle Spiele, noting a knappe Heimniederlage for the home side. Stand: 22.08.2026 confirmed the date. Energie Cottbus entered the DFB‑Pokal with high hopes, but the match proved tight.

Dieses Mal the hosts tried to repeat last year’s Pokalüberraschung, yet Augsburg, listed as the Favoriten, kept composure. The early minutes saw Cottbus offering Paroli to the Gäste, yet their Vorstellung lacked the finishing edge.

Augsburg clinches the win

Anton Kade delivered the Führungstreffer for the Gäste in the 49th minute, giving Augsburg confidence. Die crowd reacted as Er celebrated the strike, and the Spiel momentum shifted. The second half saw Augsburg consolidate, though Cottbus pressed.

Kristijan Jakić added the final blow in added time, sealing the result at the Ende of the match. The Zeit was tense, but the late strike left no chance for a comeback. Moral remained high for the visitors despite the loss, and the Gäste and their Gästen cheered the late winner.

Manuel Baum, Augsburg’s trainer, had earlier played a recording of Cottbus fan chants to give his side Paroli, warning that the opponents had quality and two games already in the legs. Claus‑Dieter Wollitz, the Energie coach, praised his team’s effort in the Nachbericht, noting the DFB‑Pokals intensity.

Overall, the first Runde of the DFB‑Pokal ended with Augsburg advancing, while Cottbus left the stadium disappointed but proud of their spirited performance. Und Im locker rooms, both coaches reflected on the day.