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.
„First of all, all the best to the fan. We’re thinking of him and hope he gets through this difficult situation well. The fans handled the situation with incredible respect – Darmstadt and Schalke supporters were united. The way the support was announced again also deserves a mention. Regarding the match itself: We were all really fired up for this cup game and played a very, very good game today. On Friday, we lacked courage. Today, however, we played courageous, purposeful, and fast-paced football – both with and without the ball. I was incredibly pleased with that. We deservedly advanced to the next round of the cup. We’re very happy about that.“
„I’d like to join in the well wishes for a speedy recovery. Congratulations again to Darmstadt and Florian on their absolutely well-deserved victory. We didn’t show the qualities that have distinguished us in recent weeks and months. The only positive thing about the first half was that it was only 2-0. We felt we still had a chance at halftime if we could have stayed solid and not conceded a third goal. But then we made a glaring error in our build-up play, which Darmstadt ruthlessly exploited to make it 3-0 and seal the deal. If we’re not at 100 percent, we have no chance in the cup, especially against a team from our league. These kinds of defeats are painful, but unfortunately, they’re part of the game. We’ll get back up.“
„First of all: all the best to the fan and get well soon from us. You could tell from the start that we were determined to win this game. We tried to use our energy to turn the game in our favour. The team immediately sensed that there was a lot at stake today. We felt it during the warm-up, and the fans really got us pumped up on the way here. The coaching staff is very effective in their analysis. We knew that Schalke are aggressive when they don’t have the ball. But when they push up high, there have to be spaces somewhere. We didn’t find them on Friday, but we did much better today. We created enough scoring opportunities and were very clinical. That’s how you get a game like this.“
Regarding his starting appearance…
„There’s always a bit of excitement. Being in the starting eleven for the first time in a year and a half is something special, especially in a floodlit match at the Bölle. Everyone gets butterflies in their stomach. It was an amazing feeling for me. I think these are the moments you train for week after week.“
„That was a perfect cup night tonight. Because we brought to the pitch from the very first second what we were missing on Friday. We played with incredible intensity off the ball and found excellent solutions with it. All in all, it was a well-deserved victory. We took the lead, and then it’s difficult to score against us. We adapted to Schalke on Friday, but today we didn’t care. From the first second, we played our own game. We radiated danger and energy from every angle. That was one of our best performances of the season. I’m delighted that Bartosz scored. It’s those little things that make the evening even sweeter. Today it wasn’t a question of system, but of energy, and we executed that very well. We settled a score, and we can continue like this. The great thing is, when you say beforehand that an evening match at the Bölle is awesome: And it was.“
…regarding the medical emergency:
„I saw that something was wrong in the North Stand. A huge thank you to the fans and especially to all the emergency services. We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery!“
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.