The DFB Cup round of 16 matches have been drawn: SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to Borussia Mönchengladbach. This was the result of the draw, which took place on Sunday evening (November 1st) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund and was broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau program. Markus Gaugisch, coach of the German women's handball team, acted as the draw's "lucky charm."
Paul Fernie: „Naturally, we would have preferred to play at the Bölle, but we also showed in Elversberg that we can surprise a Bundesliga team away from home. We’re looking forward to the match in Mönchengladbach and will do everything we can to experience another special cup evening.“
The matches will be played on December 1st or 2nd, 2026. The exact schedule will be announced soon.
Showing solidarity and celebrating amateur football: SV Darmstadt 98 visited 13 amateur clubs in the Odenwald region on Sunday (November 1st). 26 professional players from the club used the visits to engage with the local people.
This season, Darmstadt 98 fans will once again be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by their team. In addition to the joy and excitement of celebrating each goal, supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pilsner for every goal scored at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
Darmstadt capped off a successful week of fixtures with a draw against fifth-placed Magdeburg. After a brief settling-in period, the team from southern Hesse showed improvement in their attacking play and were once again solid defensively. Our match analysis follows.
SV 98 remains undefeated in their fourth consecutive home game at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, this time against fifth-placed Magdeburg. Here are some post-match comments:
No winner on matchday 10: Darmstadt and 1. FC Magdeburg drew 1-1 (1-1). Smit (37') scored for the visitors, who once again showed great commitment and determination. The point means Darmstadt remain unbeaten in their fourth consecutive home game.
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, 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.
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.
