Eintracht Frankfurt's Record 11:0 DFB-Pokal Win Over FC St. Tönis

Eintracht Frankfurt made history in the first round of the 2026 DFB-Pokal with an unprecedented 11:0 victory against Oberliga side FC St. Tönis. This triumph marks the club's largest win ever in the tournament and set several new records.

Under the guidance of returning head coach Adi Hütter, Frankfurt dominated the match from the outset. They established a commanding 10:0 scoreline by halftime—the highest halftime lead ever recorded in DFB-Pokal history. Although the exact number of spectators varies with sources citing 6,000 and 10,893 present at the Krefelder Grotenburg stadium in Krefeld, the roaring crowd witnessed a relentless offensive display.

Jonathan Burkhardt was a standout performer, netting a hat-trick with goals scored at the 4th, 29th, and 41st minutes. Robin Koch opened the scoring in the 10th minute, with other contributors including Ayoube Amaimouni (17'), Can Uzun (34', 36'), Elias Baum (44'), Younes Ebnoutalib (45+1'), Mario Götze (45+5'), and Fares Chaibi (87'). FC St. Tönis, making their debut in the fifth division, struggled to mount any meaningful response, with their best chance coming late through Lenni Castrop.

The victory was particularly significant for coach Hütter, who had faced criticism following a 0:7 friendly loss to FC Brentford earlier. He stressed the importance of not underestimating opponents, recalling an embarrassing early exit from a past DFB-Pokal campaign. Frankfurt responded emphatically to his warning, showcasing efficiency and attacking prowess.

The match confirmed the gulf in quality between the clubs and underlined Frankfurt's ambitions in the domestic cup competition this season.