Foto: VFB Lübeck 16.08.2025 / English
Cup Game Compact: All Information before the game with VfB Lübeck
DFB Cup. 1st round. After a successful start to the season in the 2. Bundesliga, the Lilies now face a challenge in the national cup competition: SV Darmstadt 98 travels north to face Regionalliga side VfB Lübeck. The match will take place on Saturday evening (August 16th, 6pm) at the Stadion an der Lohmühle. You can find all the information about the cup match here.
Match Day Quote:
For me, the "do or die" principle embodies the DFB-Pokal. On Saturday nights, we know exactly what's going on – only victory counts, and I love knockout matches. This competition makes for very special evenings and a unique atmosphere.
The Venue:
The Lohmühle Stadium is one of the few club-owned stadiums in Schleswig-Holstein and is more than just the football stadium of VfB Lübeck, as it has also served as a home to many other clubs. As early as 1988, TuS Hoisdorf played its DFB Cup match against FC Bayern Munich at the Lohmühle in front of 20,000 spectators. In 1999, HSV played its European Cup matches against FC Basel and Trabzonspor at the Lohmühle due to the renovation of its own Volksparkstadion. Two DFB League Cup matches also took place in Lübeck: between Hamburger SV and Hertha BSC (2000) and Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen (2002). In 2011, FC St. Pauli was also forced to relocate after being sanctioned by the DFB and played its home game against FC Ingolstadt 04 in the 2. Bundesliga at the Lohmühle.
Due to renovations, safety restrictions, and the structural condition of some sections with buildings dating back to the 1950s, the Lohmühle’s total capacity has decreased over the years. On Saturday evening, an audience of 9,500 would mean a sell-out.
Foto: VFB Lübeck 
Foto: Eibner-Pressefoto/Marcel von Fehrn 
Foto: Eibner-Pressefoto/Marcel von Fehrn 
Foto: Eibner-Pressefoto/Marcel von Fehrn 
Foto: Eibner-Pressefoto/Marcel von Fehrn Opposition View:
Guerino Capretti, Lübeck’s coach, said at the pre-match press conference: „With Darmstadt, we’re facing a really good second-division team. Their fundamentals are really good in terms of tackling and intensity. They also have very good target players up front. We’ll have to suffer a lot and need a bit of luck. We know it will be a tough job.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Leonidas Exuzidis
- Assistants: Tarik Damar and Fabian Porsch
- Fourth Official: Eric Müller
- VAR is not available in the first round of the DFB Pokal
Weather Forecast:
Temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius are expected in Lübeck with light cloud cover. The probability of rain during the Lilies‘ cup match against VfB Lübeck is zero percent.
Who will show and commentate on Darmstadt 98 vs. Lübeck live on TV?
The cup match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport 4 HD, starting at 5:50pm. Timo Schmidtchen will be the commentator.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And with that, it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the clash between the Lilies and VfB Lübeck on Saturday evening in the Software AG Match Centre on our website. Just click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with numerous bits of Live Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilien can listen to the game in full length via our Fanradio. Pictures and highlights from the game will be on our Facebook and Bluesky as well as our the SV 98 WhatsApp-Channel. Even more pictures can be found on our Instagram.
„We want to continue this path in Karlsruhe“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
Fan Information for the Karlsruhe Game
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
With the right mindset and positive development
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: