Professionals, 27. June 2019
The draw for the 2019/20 season, the 77th edition of the cup, took place on Saturday evening, the result of which was that head coach Tim Walter's charges will travel to Rostock, just as VfB did in the first round last year. Hansa, coached by Jens Härtel, finished sixth in the third division last season.
Sporting director Sven Mislintat:
"Last year we discovered first hand just what it's like to play in the DFB Cup in Rostock, so we know what to expect. It won't be any easier this time around, but our only objective must be to do better this time and to reach the next round. I'm looking forward to seeing Hansa coach Jens Härtel again as I did my coaching badges with him."