After advancing in the DFB Cup, it's back to league action: Darmstadt 98 host 1. FC Magdeburg at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor this Saturday (1pm). What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will referee the match and where can you watch the league game live? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the clash with Magdeburg in our "Matchday Guide" format.
The foundation for our performance in the last two games was a raw passion, an enormous fighting spirit, and a remarkable capacity for suffering. That must remain our fundamental approach. Nothing has changed for me. We are still eighteenth in the table and we all have a responsibility to deliver results.
„Darmstadt will want to carry their momentum from the cup match into the next game. They have quality in their ranks and are better than their current league position suggests. We have to be careful and manage the transition between Wednesday’s highlight match and the normal routine of league play.“ – Petrik Sander, Head Coach, 1. FC Magdeburg
A temperature of 12°C is expected during the game on Saturday afternoon. The probability of precipitation is 0 percent.
The match between SVD and FCM will be broadcast on the pay-TV channel Sky. Coverage begins at 12:30pm on Sky Sport 4, with Jürgen Schmitz providing commentary.
Matchday! And with that, back into matchday mode. You can follow the game between Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Magdeburg this Saturday (October 31st) in the match centre on our website. Just click on the orange button! There we’ll provide you with plenty of live information about the game.
All Lilien followers can tune into the Fanradio and listen to the full 90 minutes. Pictures and highlights from the game will be on Facebook and Bluesky as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. Even more pictures can be found on Instagram.
On matchday 10 of the 2. Bundesliga, SV 98 hosts 1. FC Magdeburg. Florian Kohfeldt makes five changes to his team after the cup match in Elversberg. William Mikelbrencis, Noah Weißhaupt, Marco Richter, Hiroki Akiyama and Fynn Lakenmacher start in place of Christopher Lannert, Florian Kleinhansl, Lance Duijvestijn, Nicolas Verkooijen and Hojae Lee.
After advancing in the DFB Cup, SV 98's focus shifts back to league play. Tomorrow, Saturday (October 31st, 1pm), the Lilies host 1. FC Magdeburg at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ahead of the match, our head coach spoke about the team's sporting approach, the opponent's strengths, and the importance of passion, fighting spirit, and consistency throughout the entire season.
Blue and white flags, homemade sashes, and boundless passion for their club: 1. FC Magdeburg's fans support their team with great enthusiasm. In the late 1970s, the first supporters formed fan clubs and actively participated in club life. On Saturday (October 31st), SV Darmstadt 98 will host Magdeburg at 1 p.m. A perfect opportunity to take a look at the development and unique aspects of Magdeburg's fan culture.
On the occasion of Matchday 10, Darmstadt 98 host 1. FC Magdeburg at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. While Darmstadt 98 are known for collecting points in front of their home crowd, the visitors impress with their attacking prowess and dangerous counter-attacks. Find out which statistics are particularly interesting ahead of the match and what distinguishes both teams in our Facts & Figures section.
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against 1. FC Magdeburg is Thursday (October 29th) at 6pm.
On Saturday (31.10.2026/1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game.
The main and jersey partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and HAIX will end as contractually agreed on June 30th, 2027 and will not be continued beyond that date.
Florian Kleinhansl couldn't help but chuckle when asked about the statistics from the previous cup match after the game. "For us, only one statistic mattered today. And we won that one," said the 26-year-old after SV 98's surprising 2-0 victory against the eighth-placed Bundesliga team. It was a coup that demanded a lot from the Lilies. The hosts recorded 18 corners, 26 shots on goal, and 74 percent possession. And yet, in the end, an away win for the team from southern Hesse was displayed on the scoreboard in Saarland.
Fight, dedication, efficiency, an outstanding Marcel Schuhen, and also the necessary dose of luck. These were the ingredients for Darmstadt's cup upset against SV Elversberg. The players were overjoyed afterward, having fought their way to the next round against the favoured Bundesliga side.
With tremendous dedication, Darmstadt secured their place in the next round! The Lilies rewarded themselves for a tremendous fight and incredible defensive work by advancing to the round of 16. The final score was 2-0 (1-0) against SV Elversberg after 90 intense minutes in which the South Hessians suffered but fought tooth and nail against Elversberg's relentless onslaught. Kehl and Smit sealed the victory for Darmstadt's efficient performance.
In the second round of the DFB Cup, Darmstadt 98 will travel to face SV Elversberg. Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Christopher Lannert, Florian Kleinhansl, Nicolas Verkooijen, Lance Duijvestijn, and Hojae Lee will start in place of William Mikelbrencis, Noah Weißhaupt, Hiroki Akiyama, Marco Richter, and Fynn Lakenmacher. Richter is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.
On Tuesday evening, SV 98 will travel to SV Elversberg for the second round of the DFB Cup. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will referee the match, and where can you watch the cup tie live? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the game against the Saarlanders in our "Matchday Guidet" format.
