Match report

SV Darmstadt 98 Defeats FC Schalke 04 4-0 in DFB Pokal Clash

SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98
4–0
FT
FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Oct 29, 2025

SV Darmstadt 98 secured an impressive victory over FC Schalke 04 in the DFB Pokal with a 4-0 win. Goals from H. Akiyama, M. Maglica, F. Hornby, and B. Bialek gave Darmstadt a commanding lead that was never challenged by the visiting side.

Key Facts

  • • SV Darmstadt 98 defeated FC Schalke 04 with a final score of 4-0.
  • • H. Akiyama scored in the 23rd minute, followed by M. Maglica in the 28th minute.
  • • F. Hornby found the back of the net in the 48th minute, and B. Bialek added another goal in the 60th minute.
  • • FC Schalke 04 made several substitutions but could not find a way to score.

Lineups

SV Darmstadt 98

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schuhen (G)
  • 6 P. Pfeiffer (D)
  • 5 M. Maglica (D)
  • 32 F. Holland (D)
  • 2 S. Lopez (M)
  • 17 K. Klefisch (M)
  • 16 H. Akiyama (M)
  • 8 L. Marseiler (M)
  • 34 K. Corredor (F)
  • 9 F. Hornby (F)
  • 7 I. Lidberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 B. Borner
  • 3 L. Klassen
  • 10 J. Boetius
  • 20 A. Vukotic
  • 21 M. Papela
  • 23 M. Richter
  • 26 M. Bader
  • 27 B. Bialek
  • 28 P. Will

FC Schalke 04

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 43 M. Ayhan (D)
  • 25 N. Katic (D)
  • 4 H. Kurucay (D)
  • 17 A. Gantenbein (M)
  • 23 S. El-Faouzi (M)
  • 6 R. Schallenberg (M)
  • 27 F. Porath (M)
  • 14 J. Bachmann (F)
  • 19 K. Karaman (F)
  • 9 M. Sylla (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 J. Heekeren
  • 30 A. Donkor
  • 37 M. Gruger
  • 41 H. Matriciani
  • 39 P. Remmert
  • 2 F. Sanchez
  • 35 M. Wallentowitz
  • 8 A. Younes
  • 16 M. Zalazar

Timeline

  1. SV Darmstadt 98
    23' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Akiyama
  2. SV Darmstadt 98
    28' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Maglica · Assist: S. Lopez
  3. SV Darmstadt 98
    48' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Hornby · Assist: Luca Marseiler
  4. SV Darmstadt 98
    59' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Lidberg · On: B. Bialek
  5. SV Darmstadt 98
    60' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Bialek · Assist: Kai Klefisch
  6. FC Schalke 04
    63' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Sylla · On: P. Remmert
  7. FC Schalke 04
    63' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nikola Katić · On: F. Sanchez
  8. FC Schalke 04
    63' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Karaman · On: Amin Younes
  9. FC Schalke 04
    71' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Adrian Gantenbein · On: A. Donkor
  10. FC Schalke 04
    71' FC Schalke 04 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Schallenberg · On: M. Gruger
  11. SV Darmstadt 98
    76' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Patric Pfeiffer · On: A. Vukotic
  12. SV Darmstadt 98
    76' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kai Klefisch · On: M. Papela
  13. SV Darmstadt 98
    76' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Lopez · On: M. Bader
  14. FC Schalke 04
    77' FC Schalke 04 Card · Yellow Card
    F. Sanchez

    Foul

  15. SV Darmstadt 98
    80' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Luca Marseiler · On: P. Will

Match Stats

Stat SV Darmstadt 98 FC Schalke 04
Fouls 15 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 80%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 440 420
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 8 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 355 334
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ SV Darmstadt 98's early goals by H. Akiyama and M. Maglica in the first half set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The goal from F. Hornby just before halftime seemed to demoralize Schalke, who failed to mount a comeback despite multiple substitutions.