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Matchday Compact: All Information for the Schalke Game
Matchday No. 6 in the 2nd Bundesliga: The Lilies' journey takes them to the home of the Royal Blues. On Friday evening (September 20th), SV Darmstadt 98 will face FC Schalke 04 away at the Veltins Arena. Kick-off is at 6:30pm. Before the ball rolls at Schalke, we will provide you with all the important information about the duel between S04 and SVD.
The Quote of the Matchday:
The way I feel about Friday can be described in one word: Awesome!
The Stadium
The Veltins Arena is not only the home stadium of FC Schalke 04 this season. The second division team has been playing all of its home games there since 2001. But this year there is also international flair waiting for Gelsenkirchen. Ukrainian team Shakhtar Donetsk will play their UEFA Champions League home games at the 62,271-seat arena. Opponents of the Ukrainians will be: Bayern Munich, Atalanta Bergamo, Young Boys Bern and Stade Brest.
The Schalke arena also has a special feature: on August 12, 2001, a cap was inaugurated in the catacombs – the first of its kind in Germany. Baptisms, weddings, funerals and ecumenical services take place there. “Well over 2,000 children have now been baptised here, 1,000 weddings and anniversaries have been celebrated, the deceased have been remembered, prayers have been prayed for and lights have been lit for victims of disasters,” it says on the arena’s official website.
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze The Opposition View
Karel Geraerts, the head coach of Schalke 04, at the press conference before the duel: „We have respect for Darmstadt. This is a team that played in the Bundesliga last season.“ The duel is particularly interesting for him because of a familiar face on the other side. After all, Geraets and Florian Kohfeldt’s paths have already crossed: „I know him from Belgium because he was the head coach in Eupen and we also played against each other in the winter preparation against Schalke. I think he is a good coach and against Braunschweig discovered some interesting things.“
The Officials
- Referee: Florian Heft
- Assistants: Jarno Wienefeld and Fynn Kohn
- Fourth Official: Eric Müller
- VAR: Dr. Robert Kampka and Dr. Henrik Bramlage
The Weather
The weather is once again spoiling us with warm temperatures. During the day the thermometer rises to a maximum of 22 degrees. In the evening 17 to 19 degrees are expected in Gelsenkirchen. The chance of rain is zero percent.
Who shows and comments on Darmstadt 98 against Schalke 04 live on TV?
The game between the Lilies and the Royal Blues will be broadcast by the pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary reporting begins at 6pm. Hannes Herrmann will commentate on football Friday in the Veltins Arena for you. The kick-off in Gelsenkirchen takes place at 6.30pm.
Software AG Matchcenter
Match day! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the duel between Darmstadt 98 and Schalke 04 again on Friday evening in the Software AG Matchcenter on our homepage. Just click on the orange button! There we provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilies can follow the game on our Fanradio in full. Pictures and videos will be available on our Facebook and Twitter as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. More photos can also be found on our Instagram.
„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.