Overview

• Bayern beat Dortmund 2:0 in the DFB-Pokal first round, with Pernille Harder scoring in the 27th and 33rd minutes to secure progression to the Achtelfinale.
• The sold-out crowd of 15,755 at Stadion Rote Erde was enabled by a municipal exemption that temporarily raised the usual 9,999 capacity.
• Regionalliga Dortmund created clear chances and stayed competitive, highlighted by Laura van der Laan’s saves and a goal-line clearance that denied the hosts late on.
• The fixture was the clubs’ first women’s meeting and served as a benchmark for Dortmund’s project after four promotions since 2021 and recent professionalisation.
• The game was widely accessible, streaming free on WDR and airing on Sky and WOW, underscoring rising interest in women’s club football.