Schalke 04 reaches the second DFB-Pokal round after 5:2 win over Hallescher FC

The result shows that Schalke 04 reached the next round of the DFB-Pokal despite the difficult challenge. As a Bundesliga promoted side, the club therefore faces different challenges in the national competition.

Hallescher FC, four divisions lower in the league pyramid, was a classic underdog. The match ended 5:2 for Schalke after extra time, even though the fourth-tier side kept the Bundesliga club under pressure for a long time.

Ljubicic and Adamu in focus

The match took place on Monday, 24 August 2026. In the end, Schalke 04 prevailed and reached the second cup round.

The cup victory is another success for Schalke 04 following its promotion to the Bundesliga. Against Hallescher FC, the team demonstrated that it can also hold its own against a lower-division opponent.

Although Schalke 04 entered the match as the favorite, the club had to battle until extra time to secure its place in the next round. The 5:2 result underscores the attacking effectiveness of the Gelsenkirchen side during the decisive phase.

Outlook on the next cup round

The next cup round follows for Schalke 04 after its victory over Hallescher FC. Based on the available information, it is not known which opponent awaits the club there.