No points at FC Schalke 04. After five consecutive unbeaten matches, the Lilies lost 1-0 away to Gelsenkirchen, failing to score for the first time since the end of August. How do Marcel Schuhen and Matej Maglica assess the 90 minutes at Schalke? What do the two head coaches have to say about the game? We've compiled all the comments for you.
„Congratulations to Miron and Schalke on a well-deserved home win. The first half was evenly matched. We had a few breakthroughs on the left, but we weren’t able to capitalise on them. Schalke, on the other hand, had two very good chances in the first half, one of which they converted. They also had a lot of verticality overall. After the break, Schalke were clearly better in the first 20 to 25 minutes. A 2-0 lead was in the air, even though they didn’t have a clear chance. With our substitutions – the lads put in a lot of energy again – we regained control without being able to create any clear chances. That’s why we have to go home with a defeat today. But we’ll see each other again on Wednesday and want to get a different result at home at Bölle.“
„It was a good and strong performance from us. The first half was initially well-balanced. Darmstadt played well, even though their top striker was missing. That was obviously an advantage for us. Overall, we should have put more pressure on Darmstadt’s diagonal balls. In my opinion, we conceded them two or three times too easily. Darmstadt has a really good defensive structure. But we scored a really cool goal. We started well in the second half and simply have to reward ourselves. Darmstadt didn’t have their first shot on goal until the 75th minute, then went all-in. But we defended everything and didn’t allow any more really big chances. Now we need to take a breather and concentrate our energy for Wednesday evening.“
„It was a very even game that could have tipped either way. I had the impression that we had a lot of space with the ball and some good chances. But Schalke are very intense off the ball. You don’t have much time. With a bit more composure on the ball, we could have played a few things better. Schalke scored the goal in the first half and then defended well. We, on the other hand, need to stay calmer overall, because there was a lot of space we could have exploited. If we can do that, we can score against any team. Isac is, in my opinion, the best striker in the league. We’ve certainly missed him. But our squad is good enough. Anyone who plays can score a goal.“
…on the cup match next Wednesday:
„All I can say is that we’re looking forward to Wednesday. We’re playing at the Bölle, and it’s going to be a tough one. I’m already getting goosebumps. Especially at evening games, it’s very special with our fans. We definitely want to advance to the next round.“
„We didn’t have enough clear chances, but Schalke defended well. They also attacked well in the closing stages, preventing us from playing long balls from the flanks. They defended very high with their back line. That obviously carries risks, but when the offside trap works, then they played well. We tried hard at the back, but the opening phase was particularly decisive. There were two teams on the pitch that are very strong defensively. Sometimes it’s like this: whoever scores first wins the game. That was unfortunately the case. We gave it our all and gave it our all.
It wasn’t just because Isac was missing. I think Bartosz did very well. He played alone against three defenders who were defending very aggressively. He started the game after a long time, so compliments to him. We don’t need to talk about the fact that Isac has great quality. But his absence is no excuse for us. Schalke is in euphoria at the moment. The way they play football, With a lot of physicality and a lot of intensity, coupled with the atmosphere here, it fits together very well.“
…on Wednesday’s cup match:
„I hope the crowd is fired up on Wednesday. There’s no way around it. I hope people come to the Bölle and tear it apart – because that’s what we need. These are close-quarters games and they’re extremely fun, so we’re looking forward to Wednesday. We’re playing at home, which is a completely different game.“
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.