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.

Organisational information for the home game against Schalke

On Wednesday (October 29th/8:45pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will host FC Schalke and asks you to observe the following information.

Away in Elversberg: Member presale starts Friday

With the Lilies to Saarland! SV Darmstadt 98 travels to Saarland for an away game against SV Elversberg on Sunday (November 30th, 1:30pm) on the occasion of the 14th matchday of the second division. Member presales for this match start next Friday (October 31st) at 12pm. You can find all further information in this post.

SVD vs. Bielefeld: ENTEGA win fan seats

Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. You can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand for every home game and also receive access to the ENTEGA VIP Lounge. The application deadline for the match against Arminia Bielefeld ends on Thursday (October 30th) at 12pm.

U21’s gain a point against Eintracht Frankfurt

A point against the league leaders. SV 98's U21 team earned a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt's U21 team. In front of 1,200 spectators at the Merck Stadium, Smail Kadrijaj secured a point with his goal in the 85th minute. In addition, Lilien goalkeeper Til Rohde saved a penalty shortly before the final whistle. Due to a traffic delay for the referee team, the match didn't kick off until 4:00pm.

Analysis: Not compelling enough

An early goal from Moussa Sylla ultimately decided the Lilies' clash with in-form FC Schalke 04. While the South Hesse side were otherwise solid defensively, they lacked the cutting edge and decisive attacking skills. Overall, it was a deserved defeat, but one in which the South Hesse side could at least celebrate Paul Will's comeback. We look back at the match in our analysis.

On Saturday: U21 match at the Merck Stadium

Young Lilies in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team will host the Eintracht Frankfurt U21 team at Böllenfalltor on Saturday (October 25th). Kick-off is at 3:30pm. The match is the 17th matchday of the LOTTO Hessenliga. Ticket information and organisational details can be found in this post.

“We didn’t have enough clear chances.”

No points at FC Schalke 04. After five consecutive unbeaten matches, the Lilies lost 1-0 away to Gelsenkirchen, failing to score for the first time since the end of August. How do Marcel Schuhen and Matej Maglica assess the 90 minutes at Schalke? What do the two head coaches have to say about the game? We've compiled all the comments for you.

Series Ended

For the first time since the end of August, the Lilies finished a game without a point: SV 98 lost 1-0 (1-0) to in-form FC Schalke 04. After the away game against the league leaders, they remain on 18 points after ten matchdays.

Team News: Bialek replaces ill Lidberg

The Lilies at Schalke! Florian Kohfeldt has to make two changes to his team for the clash with FC Schalke 04. Jean-Paul Boëtius replaces the suspended Sergio Lopez, and Bartosz Bialek replaces the ill Isac Lidberg, making his first start. Alexander Brunst is also out due to illness, with Benedikt Börner taking a place on the bench. Paul Will is back in SV 98's competitive squad for the first time since August 31, 2024.