The DFB Cup holds plenty of excitement for Freiburg and Darmstadt: While SC Freiburg is on a long scoring streak but has a shaky record against lower-league opponents, Darmstadt dreams of only the second quarter-final appearance in the club's history. Here you'll find the top facts about the cup match on Wednesday (December 3rd/6pm) between SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Freiburg.
Darmstadt is dreaming of a historic success. The team from southern Hesse has only reached the DFB Cup quarterfinals once before – almost 40 years ago. In the 1986/87 season, they were guests of Fortuna Köln in the round of 16. After 90 minutes, neither side had scored, so extra time was required! In extra time, Bruno Labbadia’s brace sent the Lilies into the quarterfinals. There, they were eliminated 1-0 by Hamburger SV.
SC Freiburg has displayed impressive offensive consistency in the DFB Cup for years: the club has scored in each of its last 18 matches – a current club record. Only Bayer 04 Leverkusen (39) and 1. FC Köln (19) currently have longer streaks. During this successful period, the Breisgau side reached the cup final for the first time in their history in 2022, only to lose to RB Leipzig on penalties. A year later, they even made it to the semi-finals again. Freiburg’s last cup match without scoring was almost five years ago: in December 2020, they were eliminated in the second round with a 2-0 defeat to VfB Stuttgart.
Matej Maglica is proving his quality from corner kicks in this cup campaign. The 27-year-old central defender for SV Darmstadt 98 scored from a corner in both the first and second rounds – his first two goals ever in the DFB Cup. With his two goals, Maglica is tied with Fraser Hornby at the top of the club’s cup scoring charts.
SC Freiburg is making its 26th appearance in the DFB Cup as a Bundesliga team this season – but its record against lower-league opponents remains a weakness. Of its 25 previous appearances, the club has been eliminated 13 times by lower-division teams. In those 13 matches, Freiburg suffered eight defeats against second-division sides. The most recent of these defeats dates back two years: Freiburg was knocked out in the second round, losing 1-3 at home to SC Paderborn.
SV Darmstadt 98 delivered a convincing performance in the second round of the DFB Cup. The Lilies cruised to a 4-0 victory against Schalke 04 – no other team in this round had won by a larger margin. This means Darmstadt, as in the previous season, have once again reached the round of 16. However, in the 2024/25 season, this run ended in defeat: During their away match in Bremen, the Lilies lost 1-0 to a late goal from Anthony Jung – now with SC Freiburg. The decisive goal came in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23:19 |
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Away |
15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 18:24 |
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Overall |
32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 41:43 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.