Collected one point. The Lilies draw 1-1 in the away game at Werder Bremen. SV Darmstadt 98 showed good morale after being behind for a while and equalised the Green-Whites' lead before the break. After the break, South Hesse continued to press and scored two further goals. However, VAR intervened twice, the lilies return home with one point; instead of having three points in the bag. How do the two head coaches view the game? What do the Darmstadt protagonists say? We have compiled all the voices about the game for you.
“Unfortunately it has only become one point. Nevertheless, it is a point that must continue to give us strength. We showed today that we were very resilient – as long as we kept order. Defensively, I saw a good game from us. When we concede a goal, we don’t push through the defence properly. The creation was the problem, not the own goal itself. In the second half we no longer wanted to hold the ball for so long, but instead wanted to play forward with one or two touches in order to create scoring opportunities. The fact that it wasn’t enough today is due to millimeter decisions.
On the disallowed goal in added time: “I would like to meet the inventor of the handball rule in person. But not today.“
“We played a good first half hour, that was our best phase of the game. However, we lacked accuracy in finishing and the final pass and didn’t have the necessary consistency. We left too much behind. After 30 minutes, Darmstadt got into the game better thanks to our own inaccuracies. In the last 20 minutes the game has become wild and too open. Darmstadt had two opportunities, each of which was denied. We were somewhat lucky there. The handball rule isn’t exactly great. You could do a lot more with “intention” and “not intention”. But in the end it’s the rule – to our advantage, to the disadvantage of the people of Darmstadt.”
„It’s incredibly bitter. Unfortunately, the rule is the rule. But it’s a rule that should definitely be changed. In our situation it’s certainly brutal. And unfortunately, offside is also offside. But from an emotional point of view, it’s of course difficult today , but the referee did everything right. Nevertheless, we can take a lot from today. We had problems at the start of the game, but after that we got better and better into the game. We played the wings better and also had shots. Later it was an open game in which we waited for the moment that could change the game. This moment even happened twice, unfortunately both goals were overturned. Overall, our plan worked well, we had a good game, were very well prepared and went away again. We got one point, even though we would of course have preferred three points.
“For me the rule is nonsense because the goalkeeper kicks the ball at me from very close range, but I would like to watch the scene myself first and get an idea. It’s bitter for us because we invested everything today and unfortunately it wasn’t enough for three points. Now we can’t bury our heads in the sand, we have to move on. The faith is definitely there.”
„At the beginning of the game we didn’t have the access we had imagined. We then changed, retreated a bit and waited for mistakes. That’s how we came into the game better. The equaliser gave us energy. In the second half, Bremen had more possession of the ball, but overall we defended well and also had one or two chances to counterattack. The game can then go either way. We were hoping for a bit of luck today. That it would end like this in the end. It’s extremely bitter. You can be angry with the rule, but not with the referee. Even if it was very emotional at that moment. Now we have to take the point with us and look forward.“
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.