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RB Leipzig draws Rot-Weiss Essen in second round of DFB-Pokal

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

RB Leipzig draws Rot-Weiss Essen in second round of DFB-Pokal

Summary

RB Leipzig will face Rot-Weiss Essen away in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw occurred on Saturday evening at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. This fixture is scheduled for late October, with matches set for Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday the 28th. RB Leipzig enters the round following a 6-0 victory over Eintracht Trier in their opening cup match. Rot-Weiss Essen advanced after securing a 2-0 win against FC St. Pauli. The two clubs previously played at the Stadion an der Hafenstraße during the 2024/25 tournament, where RB Leipzig overcame an early deficit to win 4-1.

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By the Numbers

•The match between RB Leipzig and Rot-Weiss Essen takes place on October 27 or October 28.
•RB Leipzig defeated Eintracht Trier 6-0 to open their cup campaign this season.
•Rot-Weiss Essen reached this round after a 2-0 win over FC St. Pauli.
•The draw was conducted at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on September 5.

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4:33 PMYahoo Sports — RBL drawn away at Rot-Weiss Essen in second round of DFB-Pokal

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RB Leipzig have been drawn away at Rot-Weiss Essen in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. The draw took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Saturday evening (5th September). The two sid...
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