Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze 20.09.2024 / English
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.
„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.
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the KSC game
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
Fan Information for the KSC game
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
+++ Relief train to Karlsruhe | Evening match for the U21 team +++
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
