Home victory in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor! The Lilies finally celebrate the long-awaited success in front of their home crowd and win 5-1 against 1. FC Köln. The goals were scored at the right time and almost everything was defended on defense: all Darmstadt protagonists saw a well-deserved victory. We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
„Big compliment to the team. We only had to survive one moment today, that was 1-1. It was important that we quickly make it 2-1 and keep our faith. We would do well not to overestimate this very nice evening „But to continue working hard and with concentration. From now on it’s all about Ulm again.“
„Congratulations to Darmstadt on their well-deserved victory. It’s very bitter. Because we were overwhelmed for the entire duration of the game. We weren’t good enough to hold our own here. We didn’t find control in any phase. We always had it in our basics as well as in Don’t focus on duels and moments of possession in order to cause problems for the opponent. The victory is therefore well deserved for the Darmstadt team.“
„A huge compliment to the team. That was a step in the right direction. Above all, we played a very good second half. In the first half we didn’t do well against the ball and had little access. But we held on, We invested a lot and struck cleverly at the right times, but we also set some good points offensively that we could have capitalised on even more. After the break, we tried to create more pressure on the Köln defence. Then we made it 3-1, which was very important. The bottom line is that conceding just one goal against such an opponent also speaks for our defense will be the basis. Now we’ll celebrate a bit. Then we’ll have to do more next week.“
„We are extremely happy. There is hardly anything better than winning 5-1 at home. We went into the game with a good concept, were hot and greedy and very effective – especially in the counterattack situations. We were clear at the back at times a bit constricted. But overall we defended well and were extremely effective at the front. Köln is of course a strong team. But we wanted to play to our strengths, which worked very well. We are on the right track. „
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.