A thrilling match on Saturday evening ended in a draw: FC Schalke 04 and Darmstadt 98 played to a stalemate, each securing a point on matchday 27. The game was overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to Luca Marseiler. Following the match, both sides expressed their best wishes for the winger's recovery. The coaches' analysis of the game was similar: a fair draw. Here are the post-match reactions.
„It was an incredibly tough first half for us because Schalke played superbly. The Schalke team knows exactly what they want. They are incredibly difficult to defend against, combined with their individual quality. Nevertheless, it was a decent to good footballing performance from us in a top match. Both teams gave their all. Emotionally, it was an outstanding performance from us. There were many points where we could have crumbled – a disallowed goal, a serious injury, falling behind. But we stayed in it. Ultimately, it’s a fair draw. But it’s a match between two teams that both have their ideas and execute them, and both possess tremendous energy. For me as a coach, it was a very enjoyable top match with one major disappointment.“
… about Luca Marseiler:
“Our thoughts are with Luca. This was a brutal moment for us. There were even tears in some eyes on the pitch. Luca is an incredibly popular player within the team. He has developed into a game-changer in the second division. His departure is very hard on everyone. We are with you, Luca!”
„It’s a good point for us. We knew about Darmstadt’s quality, especially here at home. We did well in the first half. It’s not easy to keep Darmstadt away from your goal as much as we did when they were playing open football. They have exceptional quality, especially on set pieces. It’s also difficult to defend against their power and structure. In the second half, it was a game that could have gone either way. Many teams would have lost here against Darmstadt’s power in the second half. But overall, the 1-1 draw is absolutely fair. Both teams deserved it. I’m extremely satisfied with our performance.“
… about Luca Marseiler:
“The injury to Luca Marseiler was a shock for all of us who love this wonderful sport. It looked brutal. We wish him all the best.”
„We saw a top-class match here. For us, it’s a point gained. Even though my gut feeling tells me there could have been more in it today. But Schalke aren’t at the top of the table for nothing. We’ll take the point. Overall, we didn’t get off to a good start. But the longer the game went on, the better we played. We were a touch better in the second half. Going forward, we should have been more clinical in the final third. In the end, we had a lot of crosses, a lot of switches of play, and a lot of attacking moves. But there were chances on both sides. So, the point is okay.“
… on Luca Marseiler’s injury:
„We’re all hoping for the best for him. Each of us hopes he can get back on the pitch soon. It’s not easy when a teammate has to be stretchered off. We had to shake it off for a bit, but we kept pushing and played for him.“
„It was important that we remained unbeaten at the Bölle. In the end, it’s a fair draw. We didn’t get off to a good start in the first half. We knew that Schalke played their set pieces that way. Therefore, we shouldn’t have conceded that goal. But what has characterized us this season is that we don’t give up. We came back again today – and against a good Schalke team that’s difficult to play against. That’s why we can be satisfied and proud of ourselves.“
… about Luca Marseiler:
„It’s incredibly bitter. It was a shock for us. But afterwards, we said that we’re playing for Luca. We’re all sticking together.“
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
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Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.