The long-awaited three points are finally here! In a hard-fought but also disjointed match on Friday evening, Darmstadt showed character and didn't let setbacks get them down, even if not everything went perfectly during the 90 minutes. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
„Of course, I’m delighted about our first win of the season; I think that goes without saying. This is one of those rare moments where I don’t want to dwell too much on the individual game situations. Because I think everyone understands that this has been a week for us all about unity and togetherness. We truly embodied that spirit from within. This victory has done us an incredible amount of good. We faced adversity, we confronted setbacks, we didn’t let ourselves be defeated, and in the end, we won. And to be honest, today, for the first time in months, things actually went a tiny bit in our favour. That’s why we’re incredibly happy about this home win. A huge compliment to the team, to the unity, and to the energy. That’s not so easy to achieve with all the new situations we have. We believe in them 1000 percent, but they are still new nonetheless. To achieve this unity today commands my respect. I’m delighted with the home win, and thank you to the fans for this Friday evening.“
„I am understandably very disappointed with the outcome of the game. This has relatively little to do with my team’s performance, which was very good for long stretches, especially in the second half. We were also incisive, had shots on goal, scoring opportunities, and good control of the game, and we deservedly equalised at 1-1. The biggest disappointment, of course, is how the game was decided in the 86th minute.“
„We were there from the start. I got the ball in the situation that led to the 1-0, went one-on-one, and laid it off. The striker was then in the right place at the right time, and it was 1-0. That definitely helped us to score right at the beginning. Bielefeld were a bit surprised by that, and yet we still ended up playing a lot of long balls. I think we need to get rid of that. Unfortunately, that took us out of our rhythm a bit, and I think we sometimes need to play with a little more composure. But like I said: Anyway, we won 2-1 today. I can’t say anything else, I’m happy.“
„The time without that longed-for three points felt like an eternity. Not just for me as a player, but for everyone involved. Accordingly, a huge weight has been lifted from our shoulders today, that’s for sure. And let me say this upfront: it certainly wasn’t a good game from us. But that didn’t matter today. We could have won, and we did win. There were no red cards, no missed penalties. It felt like a normal football match for once, and fortunately, we won it.“
A crucial home win for Darmstadt! SV Darmstadt 98 defeated Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 (1-0). Lee (3') gave the home side an early lead, and after the visitors from East Westphalia equalised, Smit (86') sealed the victory with a penalty.
Darmstadt host Arminia Bielefeld. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the defeat in Kaiserslautern. Carlo Sickinger starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, who is out with a thigh injury. Returning player Marco Richter replaces Lars Kehl in the starting eleven, and Hojae Lee starts instead of Lance Duijvestijn.
Floodlight Friday! On Friday evening (Sept. 11, 6:30pm), SV 98 takes on Arminia Bielefeld in Matchday 5 action. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match? And where can you follow the game? As always, we’ve gathered all the key information about the match against Bielefeld for you in "Matchday Guide."
For the upcoming home match on Friday (September 11, 2026, at 6:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Starting this season, we are introducing dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance offering easier access at Karl-Hess-Platz.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team won 3-1 (0-0) against SV Rot-Weiss Walldorf. In a heated match, Patrick Kurt's team prevailed and remain undefeated at home.
Ahead of the first evening match of the season against Arminia Bielefeld (September 11th, 6:30pm), our head coach Florian Kohfeldt spoke about returning player Marco Richter, the bond between fans and the team, and the upcoming opponent. We've summarised the most important points for you here:
Arminia Bielefeld hosted SV Arminia Hannover and delivered a performance that remains unmatched to this day. DSC Bielefeld swept aside their opponents with an 11-0 victory. It was not only an extraordinary rout, but also remains the biggest win in the history of the 2. Bundesliga.
On Thursday (September 10), the Bundesliga finalised the exact scheduling for Matchdays 7 through 13. For Matchday 7, we host Energie Cottbus on a Saturday. A week later, we travel on a Sunday to face Karlsruher SC at the Wildpark, before welcoming FC St. Pauli to the Böllenfalltor for a Friday evening match under the floodlights on Matchday 9. The following two matchdays—at home against Magdeburg and away in Nürnberg—are both scheduled for Saturdays. Matchdays 12 and 13 will subsequently take place on Friday evenings.
A familiar face is returning to SV 98: The "Lilies" have signed Marco Richter. The 28-year-old previously played for the South Hessian club on loan last season. Richter had agreed to the termination of his contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 on September 1st, making it possible to sign the attacking midfielder even after the transfer window had closed.
September 10th marks the tenth anniversary of a very special moment in the recent history of SV Darmstadt 98. During the Hessian derby against Eintracht Frankfurt on that day in 2016, Sandro Sirigu scored the decisive goal—and secured an unforgettable 1–0 home victory for the Lilien—shortly before the final whistle with a delivery that was actually intended as a cross. Ten years later, we spoke with him again about that special goal, his memories of his time at the Bölle, and his enduringly close connection to SV 98.
On Friday (September 11th), Arminia Bielefeld will be visiting the Böllenfalltor stadium. For two players, the match will be a reunion with their former club. Christopher Lannert will face Arminia for the first time since his move to Darmstadt, while Marvin Mehlem will be celebrating his birthday at the Bölle. Find out here what other connections exist between the two clubs and which statistics are particularly interesting ahead of the match.
Under the motto "An Evening Dedicated to the Lily," SV Darmstadt 98 and Klöber Insurance Brokers invite you to the first ever Heart Lily Charity Gala at the Da Capo Varieté Darmstadt on November 25, 2026, at 6pm. All net proceeds from the evening will be donated to three organisations in the region.