In an interview with the DFB, coach Frank Schmidt talks about the Fair Play Medal that 1. FC Heidenheim received from the DFB. On the 31st Bundesliga matchday of the previous season, the Bundesliga promoted team had secured their place in the Bundesliga after a win at SV Darmstadt 98. Instead of giving free rein to their jubilation, however, coach Frank Schmidt's team first went into the players' tunnel, as the victory was tantamount to the Lilies being relegated. An act of respect and fair play for the opponents.