FCM meets Illertissen: Cup fight under floodlights in the Vöhlinstadion!

FCM meets Illertissen: Cup fight under floodlights in the Vöhlinstadion!

The anticipation is growing! On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 1. FC Magdeburg will take the stage of the DFB Cup and face FV Illertissen in the Vöhlinstadion in the second round. The game starts at 6 p.m. and promises to be an exciting encounter, as Illertissen starts the game fifth in the Bavarian Regional League. The hosts already prevailed against 1. FC Nürnberg in the first round and won a thrilling penalty shootout (6:5) 3:3 after regular time Time reported.

For Magdeburg, which is currently emerging from a results crisis under the interim coaching team of Petrik Sander and Pascal Ibold, this game will be anything but a walk in the park. FV Illertissen has been unbeaten in six competitive games and recently demonstrated its strength with a dramatic 4-3 win against FC Bayern Munich's second team. Illertissen's coach Holger Bachthaler describes the encounter as historic and sees his team in the role of underdogs. The players now have to show a lot of patience and tactics in order to be able to survive against the strong second division team. A further success could not only please the fans, but also lead to high financial income, as reaching the round of 16 is worth 847,544 euros 1. FC Magdeburg.

Statistical insights

Magdeburg and Illertissen have never played against each other in a competitive game before. A look at the players from both teams shows interesting facets: Alexander Nollenberger from Magdeburg played for FV Illertissen from 2014 to 2018 and should have some tips for his team based on his experience on the pitch. Illertissen's center forward, Tobias Rühle, on the other hand, brings a lot of experience with him, having proven in 273 third division games that he can find the goal dangerous.

What can viewers expect?

The Vöhlinstadion in Illertissen expects over 4,000 fans, including 1,547 supporters of 1. FC Magdeburg. There is also positive news regarding the stadium's floodlight system, which ensures match operations. If you can't watch the clash in the stadium on Wednesday, you have the opportunity to watch the game live on Sky Sport. There will also be a live ticker in the FCM app as well as an audio stream in the ARD audio library and the Sportschau app, like that Website of 1. FC Magdeburg confirmed.

The weather will be around 10 degrees Celsius and heavy clouds will ensure a cool stadium experience. But don't worry, the warmth of the fans will provide enough cheer to support the players in this historic encounter. So it remains to be seen whether Magdeburg can celebrate new successes or whether Illertissen will achieve the next coup in the DFB Cup!