A furious opening, a spectacular finale. Ultimately, the Lilies prevailed against Hannover with a 3-1 (1-0) victory. After the match, the protagonists were suitably satisfied with their fourth home win in a row and the associated major step toward avoiding relegation.
„It was a dream start for us. We then entered a phase of 15 or 20 minutes in which we were very dominant. We could have taken a bigger lead there. After that, there was a phase in which Hannover had more control. We had several chances to score, but we no longer had control of the game. Hannover did that very well. I’m very happy that the team showed resilience after the 1-1 draw. We’re delighted with the home win against a very well-organised team in a really tough game. Nevertheless, we still need that one win, which we ideally want to achieve next week in Münster.“
On supporting the fans:
„The bond between the team and the fans is very close. We played up front in the first 15 minutes today, so the spectators really enjoyed themselves. And conversely, they were there when we were struggling. It’s extremely important that we have this connection. The Bölle can release a lot of energy like that.“
„Congratulations to Darmstadt on the win. We wanted to go into the game and gain confidence, especially at the beginning. That was the goal, to get into the game well. Then, after 17 seconds, we played a free kick into the opponent’s feet and conceded the 0-1. That wasn’t part of the plan. It led to us playing terribly for ten to 15 minutes. The 0-1 was immediately followed by another catastrophic misplaced pass, which almost led to the 0-2. But we then faced the resistance and gained stability in the first half. We played good football, we just lacked penetration in the box. In the second half, we were at least on par, and our hard work was rewarded with the 1-1 draw. Why we then immediately fell back into the same pattern and lacked all our energy is beyond me. Darmstadt used the 2-1 lead to recharge their batteries. Otherwise, we probably even have the opportunity to completely turn the game around. So we didn’t come back. And we only take responsibility for that.“
„An immensely important victory. Nevertheless, there are still twelve points up for grabs, so we’re not through yet. In recent weeks, it’s been primarily about the result, and four home wins in a row sounds very reasonable. These are important steps for our team. We obviously got off to a great start today, but in the euphoria of the early stages, we perhaps overpaced and wasted too much energy. Hannover then got better and better. Later on, we defended a little deeper and did well. Hannover were a really good opponent, and the win was hard work. Fortunately, we had the right response to the equaliser.“
„It’s always a great feeling to win at home. Our overall performance was very good. We dominated parts of the game, but in other periods we also had to defend well as a team. I don’t think I’ve ever scored so early in a game. For a striker, this is obviously the perfect start to a game. Our pressing worked very well, which suits us. Overall, our trend is heading in the right direction; we still have a few games left in which we want to continue this trend.“
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.