Fortuna Düsseldorf struggled to the second round in the DFB Cup. The second division soccer team, in the 2023/24 season in the semi-finals, prevailed after starting starts at 4: 2 (0: 1) at third division promoted 1. FC Schweinfurt and took the first competitive victory of the new season. The team of coach Daniel Thioune had lost the first two league charges.
