The second semi-final between FC Kaiserslautern and FC Saarbrücken or Borussia Mönchengladbach will be played the day before at the Fritz Walter Stadium with the kick-off also at 20:45 CET. The final is in Berlin on 25 May.
The Werkself beat VfB Stuttgart 3-2 in the quarter-finals thanks to a last-minute goal at the BayArena, the team led by head coach Xabi Alonso secured a 3-1 win against SC Paderborn in the previous round. Bayer 04 clocked up a 5-2 victory over SV Sandhausen in the second round, and the cup run started with an 8-0 win at FC Teutonia 05 Ottensen.
DFB-Pokal semi-final draw:
FC Kaiserslautern vs FC Saarbrücken / Borussia Mönchengladbach
Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Fortuna Düsseldorf
After the first win of the season against 1. FC Union Berlin (4-0) last weekend, the Werkself are aiming to collect another three points at FC Augsburg on Saturday 12 September (kick-off 15:30 CEST). The hosts, meanwhile, are enjoying their best-ever start to a Bundesliga campaign and go into Matchday 3 top of the table for the first time. The Matchday News.
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The Werkself are away to FC Augsburg on matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The game at the WWK Arena against the current – and for the first time – league leaders of the German top flight is on Saturday 12 September at 15:30 CEST. Ahead of the match, head coach Carles Martínez spoke about this week’s training and the team’s approach to the fixture, as they face an opponent brimming with confidence. The Spaniard also addressed a number of squad matters.
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FC Augsburg are top of the table for the first time in their Bundesliga history. After two wins for starters, FCA lead the German top-flight with six points and a goal difference of 7 to 1. This Saturday, 12 September (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), Augsburg are looking to build on their strong start to the season against the Werkself. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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Following the closure of the 2026 summer transfer window, the Bayer 04 men's and women's first teams lined up for a first-ever joint photo at the BayArena. Werkself fans can now download the official photos for free.
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Bayer 04 Women will be without captain Carolin Simon and striker Valentina Mädl over the coming weeks. Both players missed last Friday's 2-1 Bundesliga win at TSG Hoffenheim because of muscle injuries.
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