Highlights
N. Winter
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90'
+ 5
Full-time: Darmstadt 2-0 Schalke
In the end, Darmstadt deservedly win against Schalke, who were ultimately harmless and couldn't recover after conceding two early goals l in the To make matters worse, the visitors were reduced to ten men inside the final 15 minutes, which made a comeback more difficult. With this result, Darmstadt overtake Schalke and ends their six-game winless streak.
Full-time
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Still a chance?
Schalke are struggling even more in attack with a man down. It's unlikely the visitors will be able to salvage anything from this match.
87'
Another double substitution
Lakenmacher and Vilhelmsson come on for the final minutes of the match.
86'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
84'
Hornby sees yellow
The striker loudly complains to referee Winter about a corner kick not being awarded and receives a booking for it.
83'
Substitution
78'
Double substitution
Thiede and Kempe come on for López and Thiede.
77'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
77'
Grüger sent off!
The 19-year-old must leave the pitch for a tactical foul as he picks up his second yellow. Grüger only came on at half-time - Schalke are now down to 10 men!
75'
Another Yellow
Papela is cautioned for an offensive foul on Gantenbein.
74'
Away curse continues
Schalke are the only team in the Bundesliga 2 that have not scored an away goal in 2025.
73'
Gantenbein strong under pressure
The Schalke player has successfully escaped 72 percent of the time when closed down.
73'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
72%
%
Adrian Gantenbein
18 times under pressure
70'
Hornby!
The striker bursts into the penalty area with pace and shoots from a tight angle, narrowly missing the target.
67'
Immediate yellow
Antwi-Adjei has been on the pitch for less than two minutes and sees the yellow card after a foul against Bueno.
65'
Triple substitution!
Three attacking players are brought on to inject more energy into Schalke's offensive play.
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Substitution
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
59'
Good opportunity
Darmstadt quickly counter with Corredor, who is blocked from a tight angle down the left of the penalty area.
57'
Schalke applying pressure
The visitors are noticeably more active in the final third and are getting into the penalty area more frequently. However, they still lack dangerous attempts on goal.
55'
Another warning
This time Corredor sees yellow for a foul on Gantenbein.
53'
Reckless
Grüger commits a tactical foul in midfield and receives a yellow card.
51'
Schalke now bolder
Seguin tries an attempt from outside the box. However, Riedel manages to clear with his head in the penalty area.
48'
Grüger straight away!
The 19-year-old takes a shot from distance, which Schuhen can only parry with a diving save.
46'
We're back underway!
We are up and running again at the Böllenfalltor. Schalke have made one substitution - Grüger is on for Barkok.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Half-time: Darmstadt 2-0 Schalke
Thanks to a lightning-quick start, the Lilies go into the dressing room with a 2-0 lead. Lidberg's early brace shocked Schalke, and the visitors have only partially recovered from it. The away team have had four shots on goal so far, none of which were dangerous. More must come in the second half.
45'
+ 2
Substitution
Half-time
44'
Darmstadt counter
A Schalke corner turns into a chance for the Lilies. Papela wins the ball on the right and sprints towards the penalty area, where he plays it across to Hornby. He cleverly lets it run through for Corredor, but his shot flies wide.
40'
Schalke quicker to the ball
The visitors are almost 10 seconds faster in winning back possession, yet Darmstadt lead by two.
39'
Schalke try their luck
Following a corner, Seguin attempts a curling shot from distance, but it is an easy take for Schuhen.
39'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
34'
Corner for Darmstadt
Buenos' high corner finds Vukotic at the back post, and he heads the ball dangerously into the middle. However, the Schalke players manage to clear the chance collectively.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
Schalke with plenty of possession
Possession (%)
3466
22'
Woodwork!
That was nearly 3-0! Hornby is played in by Corredor and shoots from a tight angle, hitting the post!
20'
Lucky escape
Barkok commits another foul just outside the penalty area against Corredor. The Schalke player has already been booked and perhaps gets off lightly as referee Nicolas Winter only gives him a warning.
17'
Corner for Schalke
Seguin's sharp cross from the left is cleared at the near post.
15'
How will Schalke respond?
Since their drop down to Bundesliga 2 in 2021, Schalke have never been two goals down as early as today. So far, SeguinÄs harmless shot on goal is all they have mustered in terms of attacking threat.
11'
First booking
Barkok can only stop Marseiler with a foul and receives the first yellow card of the match.
7'
Another chance!
Darmstadt have raced out of the traps here! The Lilies are giving Schalke hardly any space and immediately launch another attack. Müller gets a shot off just outside the penalty area that goes narrowly over.
5'
Brace for Lidberg!
The Lilies are turning it on already! Marseiler plays a perfect through ball into Lidberg's path, who speeds past Kaminski and drives into the penalty area. The Swede then beautifully chips over the onrushing Heekeren to give his side total control of the match after just five minutes.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
3'
Lightning quick start for Darmstadt!
That was electric! Darmstadt switch play with speed after winning the ball and Correrdor dribbles forward before laying it off to Lidberg. He cuts inside from the edge of the box and curls the ball into the opposite corner - unstoppable for Heekeren!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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We are underway!
Schalke kick off and are playing in white shirts, Darmstadt in blue.
Kick-off!
Younes returns
The midfielder is in the starting XI for the first time since 6 December 2024 (Matchday 15 in Paderborn).
Schalke without Karaman
Kenan Karaman is missing for the second time this season. This was previously only the case in a 4-3 loss against Greuther Fürth on Matchday 10.
Chances for Gantenbein and Barkok
There are also three changes for Schalke from the starting line-up against Karlsruhe as Gantenbein, Barkok and Younes start in place of Bulut, Karaman and Mohr. The former is in the starting eleven for the first time since Matchday 5, while Barkok is making his debut in the Schalke shirt.
New Lilies trio
Darmstadt are looking to return to winning ways with three changes to their starting line-up. Lopez, Marseiler and Horny come in for Thiede, the suspended Boetius and Lakenmacher.
Double milestone
Marcel Schuhen is playing his 200th second-tier match (for Darmstadt and Sandhausen), while Aleksandar Vukotic is making his 50th second-tier appearance (for Darmstadt and Wehen Wiesbaden).
Schalke starting XI
Heekeren - Gantenbein, Schallenberg, Kaminski, Murkin - Bachmann, Seguin - Aydin, Barkok, Younes - Ba
Darmstadt starting XI
Schuhen - Lopez, Riedel, Vukotic, Bueno - Müller - Papela, Marseiler - Lidberg, Hornby, Corredor
The refereeing team
Referee: Nicolas Winter, Assistant Referee 1: Patrick Kessel, Assistant Referee 2: Roman Potemkin, Fourth Official: Fabienne Miche, VAR: Robert Hartmann, VAR Assistant: Christian Leicher
Referees wear black armbands
The Referees of the German Football Association are mourning the loss of former head Volker Roth, who passed away on Monday at the age of 83.
Florian Kohfeldt on facing Schalke
"Schalke won against Karlsruhe last week and have a full squad available. Under Kees van Wonderen, they've gained a basic stability in recent weeks and months. Overall, they have a team with incredible offensive quality. They have players in their ranks who can decide matches."
Kees van Wonderen on facing Darmstadt
"Darmstadt are always capable of winning big matches. There are no easy games in this league. Anyone can beat anyone. We need to be well prepared every week."
Bulut remains a Royal Blue
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The last home win
Darmstadt celebrated their most recent home win in this fixture back in April 2017 when these two teams were in the Bundesliga. Jerome Gondorf scored the winner in stoppage-time that day.
Goals guaranteed
In the last three encounters between these two teams (all in the Bundesliga 2), 21 goals were scored at an average of seven per match! Schalke won 5-2 at the Böllenfalltor in 2021/22, while Darmstadt triumphed 4-2 in Gelsenkirchen that same season. Curiously, in all three matches it is the home team who took an early lead but ended up losing.
How it went down earlier in the season
The match-winner was Isac Lidberg, who scored a perfect hat-trick between the 56th and 75th minute, turning a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 lead. Following this match, Schalke parted ways with manager Karel Geraerts.
Will Schalke be the turning point again?
At the beginning of the campaign, Darmstadt went winless in their first five matches, just as they have in 2025. They were then 3-0 down in Gelsenkirchen, but the turned the match around and won 5-3 to celebrate their first victory of the season and a historic comeback. It was the first, and still only, time in professional football that Darmstadt have won after being three goals down!
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