“This will be a top match in the second division”
On Friday (October 24th/6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to FC Schalke 04. We have summarised the most important information from the pre-match press conference for you.
U21: Goal fest against 1. Hanauer FC
In a spectacular Hessenliga clash, the U21s of SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. Hanauer FC drew 4-4. The spectators at the Lilies' youth academy were treated to a veritable goal fest that featured everything that makes a thrilling football match: early goals, lead changes, impressive attacks, and a dramatic finale.
Numbers & Facts: The top facts about the Schalke game
The showdown between FC Schalke 04 and SV Darmstadt 98 takes place twice within a week – first on Friday (October 24th) in the 2. Bundesliga, then on Wednesday (October 29th) in the DFB-Pokal. The Lilies will be visiting the Veltins Arena first. Kick-off is at 6:30pm. Therefore, our top facts look at Friday evening’s league match. We’ve compiled the most important facts and figures for you.
Fan information for the Schalke game
On Friday evening (October 24th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will be visiting FC Schalke 04. In this report, we will provide you with all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
Emotional farewells | New executive board elected
The Lilien family had to cope with two farewells at the general meeting on Tuesday evening (October 21st): Rüdiger Fritsch and Wolfgang Arnold bid an emotional farewell to their positions. Markus Pfitzner was also elected as the new president of SV Darmstadt 98. Furthermore, the hiking department is approaching a special anniversary, and of course, there will still be soccer games. You can read about these and other topics in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
Pfitzner new Lilien president – club announces profit
Markus Pfitzner was elected unanimously as the new club president by the 378 members present at the annual general meeting (October 21st). The 56-year-old Darmstadt native, who has served on the executive committee since 2010, succeeds Rüdiger Fritsch, who did not run for re-election after 13 years and was bid farewell to thunderous applause at the meeting.
Live ticker for the 2025 General Meeting
The official general meeting of SV 98 will take place on Tuesday evening (October 21) at the Böllenfalltorhalle in Darmstadt. We will accompany you through this evening and continuously update this live ticker for the 2025 general meeting.
Opposition Check: FC Schalke 04
It's autumn 1992, and Schalke fans are standing on the concrete stands of the Parkstadion, singing, "Blue and white, how I love you!" Eleven players are standing on the pitch, wearing royal blue jerseys with white collars and the "Ractiv" logo emblazoned on their chests. Schalke 04 is in the midst of change, between new beginnings and everyday life. What was then just a jersey is now a symbol of prosperity.
U21: 2–0 Defeat in Fernwald
Last weekend, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team suffered a 2-0 defeat away at FSV Fernwald in the LOTTO Hessenliga. In an intense and hard-fought match, both teams showed great commitment, but with few clear-cut chances on either side.
Defensively stable, sloppy in transition
They missed another home win, but the Lilies remain unbeaten at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor this season. Before the match, Florian Kohfeldt had already described 1. FC Magdeburg as an "untypical bottom-of-the-table team," as FCM undoubtedly possesses great quality and a unique style of play. This prediction proved true on Sunday afternoon, as SV 98 ultimately drew 0-0 with the visitors from Saxony-Anhalt. We take a closer look at the match in our analysis.