Sensation in the DFB-Pokal as fourth‑tier Jeddeloh II dismantles Heidenheim

In a stunning DFB-Pokal sensation, Regionalligist SSV Jeddeloh II (the Viertligist) knocked out Bundesligaabsteiger 1. FC Heidenheim 5‑2 after a 3‑1 half‑time lead, turning a cup upset into a headline‑grabbing triumph.

Arambasic’s record before the shock

Jeddeloh’s Trainer Kristian Arambasic entered his fifth DFB-Pokalrunde with a 1:27 Tore Bilanz – four defeats in the first round of the competition. The Info Ticker Aufstellung listed his previous four Spiele as losses, a stark contrast to the result on 23.08.2026.

Pre‑match confidence and opponent profile

Before the match Arambasic declared, "In der ersten DFB-Pokalrunde gibt es immer eine fette Überraschung", signalling his belief in a surprise. He also praised guest‑coach Frank Schmidt, whom he met on the sidelines of the Oldenburger Marschweg‑Stadion, despite Schmidt being suspended for the fixture.

First‑half fireworks

Tom‑Julian Kanowski headed the opening Tor to the right post in the 8th minute, giving Jeddeloh an early lead. Heidenheim responded when Marvin Pieringer found space on the left and passed to Yannick Wagner, who missed from seven metres in the 12th minute. A minute later, Kamer Krasniqi equalised from 15 metres (13'), before Jan Schöppner’s wayward cross resulted in an own Tor (27'). Haris Hyseni then struck from the left corner (29'), putting Jeddeloh 3‑1 ahead.

Second‑half dominance

Heidenheim made a triple substitution, introducing Honsak, Zivzivadze and Hennrich, yet Budu Zivzivadze’s penalty was saved by SSV keeper Moritz Onken at 57 minutes. Hyseni converted a second penalty (70') to make it 4‑1, and Tim Janßen added a cold‑blooded finish two minutes later (72'). The sixth goal never materialised, but Mikkel Kaufmann capped the night with a late Tor in the 89th minute.

What the contrast reveals

The match underscored a classic cup Debakel for the relegated Heidenheim, whose 72 % ball possession failed to translate into chances, while Jeddeloh’s clever counter‑attacks and clinical finishing defined the Pokalwettbewerb narrative. The Nachbericht records a historic Bilanz for the Regionalligist, marking the first time a Viertligist has eliminated a Bundesligaabsteiger in this round.

The (Der) report, compiled by the Info Ticker, shows that all (Alle) games in this DFB‑Pokalrunde have now featured at least one surprise, confirming the tournament’s reputation for unpredictability. For (Für) fans of underdogs, Jeddeloh’s performance is a reminder that the cup can rewrite expectations, while Heidenheim must regroup after a night of defensive frailties.