Fifth consecutive home win!

A spectacular match on Saturday evening! Darmstadt swept aside 1. FC Kaiserslautern 4-0 (3-0) and collected more points at the Bölle stadium. Hornby (6th minute), Lakenmacher (29th minute), and Klefisch laid the foundation for the victory in the first half, and even after the break, the lead was never seriously threatened. Marseiler added the final touch late in stoppage time (90+2). With this win, Darmstadt 98 have already surpassed the 40-point mark on matchday 21 and moved to the top of the 2. Bundesliga table.

Team News: Lakenmacher replaces Lidberg

For the fourth time this season, SV 98 will play a home game at the prime time of 8:30pm. On matchday 21, the Lilies will host 1. FC Kaiserslautern under the floodlights. Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Kai Klefisch replaces Niklas Schmidt, and Fynn Lakenmacher comes into the team for Isac Lidberg. The Swede is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury. Killian Corredor returns to the squad for the first time in the second half of the season.

Matchday Guide: All Information before the Kaiserslautern Game

The fourth Saturday evening match at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor is upon us. SV 98 will host 1. FC Kaiserslautern there on Saturday (February 6th, 8:30pm). All the important information about the 21st matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our 'Matchday Guide'.

“That’s what makes us stand out as a team.”

Ahead of the floodlit match against Kaiserslautern (February 7th, 8:30pm), Florian Kohfeldt discusses the quality of the opponent, the unique aspects of the game, and the current squad situation. We've summarised the key points from today's (Friday, February 6th) press conference for you here.

Numbers & Facts: The top facts about the Kaiserslautern match

Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. With one of the strongest offences and defences in the league, they intend to continue this winning streak. However, 1. FC Kaiserslautern also possesses a multitude of strengths: the Palatinate side impresses not only with their scoring prowess but also with their flexibility in terms of tactics and personnel. We've compiled the key facts about Kaiserslautern's versatility and other statistics relevant to this match in this report. Here you'll find the top facts for Saturday evening's game.

SV 98 parts ways with Daniel Petrowsky

SV Darmstadt 98 has relieved its U21 head coach, Daniel Petrowsky, of his duties with immediate effect. The 49-year-old was informed of this decision in a personal meeting on Thursday (February 5th). Sebastian Schmitt, assistant coach of the U21 team since July 2024, will take over the responsibility until the end of the season.

Organisational information for the home game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern

On Saturday (07.02/8.30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will host 1. FC Kaiserslautern and asks you to take note of the following information.

Opposition Check: 1. FC Kaiserslautern

It is July 4, 1954. The rain falls relentlessly on Bern's Wankdorf Stadium. In the stands, the spectators hold their breath, while on the pitch, eleven men in white jerseys battle a seemingly invincible Hungarian team. When the final whistle blows, all hell breaks loose: Germany is world champion. At the heart of this historic moment stand five players from Kaiserslautern – men who carry not just a jersey, but the weight of an entire region on their shoulders. Fritz Walter raises his arms, tears mingling with mud. It is more than a victory – it is hope for a nation and, at the same time, the greatest triumph of the "Red Devils."

DFL schedules matchdays 25 to 27

The German Football League (DFL) officially scheduled matchdays 25 to 27 of the second division on Wednesday morning (February 4th). During this period, Darmstadt 98 will host Holstein Kiel on Saturday afternoon, then travel to Magdeburg on Friday evening, and play at home against FC Schalke 04 the following Saturday evening.

SVD vs. Kaiserslautern: Win ENTEGA fan seats

Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern is Thursday (February 5th) at 12 noon.