[2] Borussia München Gladbach won the match 3–2 against Karlsruher SC, to claim their first cup title.
The DFB-Pokal began with five 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).