Opposition Check: Arminia Bielefeld

A floodlit evening at Bielefeld's Alm stadium. The date is May 19, 2014: The atmosphere is electric, Arminia Bielefeld the clear favourite – especially after their 3-1 victory in the first leg of the relegation play-off. Darmstadt 98, accordingly, the massive underdog. And yet, on this evening, SV 98 makes both Lilies and football history. After 120 minutes, a spectacular 4-2 scoreline is displayed on the scoreboard. Darmstadt is promoted, Bielefeld is relegated. And a Darmstadt motto becomes legendary: "You have to fight. Nothing is lost yet."

Facts & Figures: The top facts about the Bielefeld game

Darmstadt 98 host Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday evening (November 1st, 8:30pm) for a floodlit match at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. This means that the second-best attack in the 2. Bundesliga will face the second-best defence in the competition. We've compiled these and other statistics for you in this report. Here you'll find the top facts about the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Arminia Bielefeld.

Organisational information for the home game against Bielefeld

On Saturday evening (November 1st/8:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will host DSC Arminia Bielefeld and asks you to take note of the following information.

Courageous, determined, full of energy: The analysis of the cup match evening

"That was one of our best performances of the season," emphasised Marcel Schuhen in the catacombs of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor after the final whistle. His team had just delivered an incredible display of energy over 90 minutes, deservedly beating FC Schalke 04 4-0 in the second round of the DFB Cup. This impressive qualification for the round of 16 was overshadowed by a medical emergency in the stands, which continued to concern the players and staff on both sides even after the match had ended. In our analysis, we look at the sporting events, but also at the special atmosphere created by both sets of fans in the stands.

„Deservedly advanced to the next round of the cup“

Courageous. Determined. Fast-paced. Thanks to precisely these attributes, Darmstadt 98 won 4-0 against FC Schalke 04 in the DFB Cup at their home ground, the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, thus deservedly advancing to the round of 16. The match was overshadowed by a medical emergency shortly after kickoff. We've compiled all the reactions to the cup match against Schalke 04 for you.

A convincing run to the round of 16

SV Darmstadt 98 secured their place in the next round of the DFB Cup with a commanding home performance: The Lilies defeated FC Schalke 04 4-0 (2-0). Akiyama (23') and Maglica (28') set the course for victory against the second-division leaders in the first half, while Hornby (48') and substitute Bialek (60') further extended the lead after the break.

Team News: Kohfeldt makes Four Changes

DFB Cup at the Bölle! Florian Kohfeldt has made four changes to his starting lineup for the rematch against FC Schalke 04. Fabian Holland, Sergio Lopez, Isac Lidberg, and Kai Klefisch replace Aleksandar Vukotić, Jean-Paul Boëtius, Bartosz Bialek, and Marco Richter. Alexander Brunst is once again unavailable due to illness.

Matchday Compact: All the information about the cup match against Schalke

After three years without a home cup match, Darmstadt 98 will finally play a DFB Cup tie at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on Wednesday evening (October 29th, 8:45pm) – against FC Schalke 04. All the important information about the DFB Cup match is summarised for you in "Matchday Compact".

“We want to deliver a great cup fight.”

On Wednesday (October 29th/8:45pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will host FC Schalke 04. We have summarised the most important information from the pre-match press conference for you.

Facts & Figures: The top facts about the Schalke Cup match

After the 1-0 defeat in the league, will they be able to take revenge in the DFB Cup? The perfect opportunity to do better in another competition presents itself on Wednesday (October 29th, 8:45pm). With renewed courage, full commitment, and the support of their fans, SVD wants to show what they're capable of in their home game against Schalke 04 at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We've compiled the most important facts and figures for the cup match for you.