FC Köln finished 1–1 after extra time, requiring a replay two days later.

FC Köln won the replay 1–0 to claim their 2nd cup title.

This was the first and only DFB-Pokal final ever to require a replay, as the final rules changed the next season, requiring a penalty shoot-out if the scores remain level following extra time.

The DFB-Pokal began with 128 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.