1. FC Mönchengladbach 1-6 SW Essen in the Oberliga Niederrhein, round 18 at Ernst-Reuter-Sportanlage, Monchengladbach.

1. FC Mönchengladbach won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–L–L–L), scoring 5 and conceding 13.

The two sides have met 3 times: 1. FC Mönchengladbach 2 wins, SW Essen 1, 0 draws.