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.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
U21: A Herculean effort whilst down to 10 men wasn’t enough
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.