[2] Rot-Weiss Essen won the match 2–1 against Alemannia Aachen, to claim their 1st cup title.
The DFB-Pokal began with 32 teams in a single-elimination knockout cup competition.
If the score was still level, a replay would take place at the original away team's stadium.
If the score was still level, a drawing of lots would decide who would advance to the next round.
[3] Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away; N: neutral).