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.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
With the right mindset and positive development
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Game turned around! A spirited home win!
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Cottbus Game
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
