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Frankfurt/Jena, May 06, 2026. The semi-final pairings for the Women’s DFB-Pokal have been drawn. FC Carl Zeiss Jena can look forward to a sporting highlight as they host record cup winners VfL Wolfsburg at their own stadium on the Saale.
In a dramatic DFB-Pokal match, the women’s team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a major sensation against the favorites VfL Wolfsburg, losing 4-5 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes.
Following their early confirmed relegation from the Frauen-Bundesliga, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is facing a comprehensive structural overhaul. The departure of the sporting management has already been decided, while large parts of the future squad planning remain completely open.
Jena (04.05.2026) – The women of FC Carl Zeiss Jena must face the bitter path to the second division. Following a defeat against SC Freiburg, their relegation from the top flight is now final.
Jena, May 4, 2026. The women of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a sensation in the semi-final of the DFB-Pokal. Against record cup winners VfL Wolfsburg, the team lost 4-5 in a penalty shootout after a nerve-wracking battle.
The women’s football team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena must face relegation to the second division. Following their recent defeat against SC Freiburg on Sunday, their exit from Germany’s top flight has been prematurely sealed.
The female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena are confirmed as relegated from the Frauen-Bundesliga ahead of schedule following a clear home defeat against SC Freiburg.
Personnel change in the management of FC Carl Zeiss Jena: Sporting Director Isabelle Knipp will leave the club at the end of the current season at her own request.
On Easter Sunday, the women’s team of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed out on reaching the DFB-Pokal final. Despite a courageous performance against the favorites VfL Wolfsburg, the match was decided in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Jena, April 05, 2026. The female footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena narrowly missed a sensation in the DFB-Pokal. In a dramatic semi-final against the heavy favorites VfL Wolfsburg, the team from Thüringen was only defeated in the decisive penalty shootout.