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:
„The initial situation and the goal we conceded obviously resulted from poor defending. With Marco, we could have found the right response shortly after. After that, it took us 20 minutes to regroup. That had a lot to do with the midfield and our overall play, but that’s not a criticism at all. I want to give Nico special praise today. He completely put the team first. Playing this position at 19 deserves great respect. Despite the visitors‘ chances, we remained solid. We sat here three days ago and talked a lot about frustration tolerance. I think we more than demonstrated that today.
In the second half, just when that square of Vuko, Paddy, Hiro, and Kai finally gelled, things started clicking for the first time this season. I think you could see that this combination of possession and control, quick transitions, and structured, organised defending worked for almost 45 minutes for the first time in the second half. I’m happy about that because I knew the lads had it in them.“ We have. But we also had to prove it. We managed to do that today, against a very exciting opponent, in my opinion, who has great attacking movement and is extremely difficult to defend against. Accordingly, I am absolutely delighted with this home win, which we absolutely deserved, especially because of the second half.“
„We started the game very well and scored the first goal with our first chance. After that, we had to defend against some of the hosts‘ attacks, but we also created two or three chances of our own. However, the equaliser opened up the game again, which turned the tide of the match. At halftime, we resolved to play more boldly and with more organisation in the second half. Instead, we made the pitch too big. A mistake then led to a corner kick, which is where Darmstadt excels. We hoped to create another good opportunity after that, but we didn’t manage it. The shots on our goal were no problem for Schuhen, who is a good goalkeeper. There was definitely more we could have achieved if we had made it 2-0. If you don’t take your chances up front, you can’t afford to make mistakes at the back. That’s why we deservedly lost 3-1 in the end.“
„Yannik’s goal was crucial for us; otherwise, the final minutes would have been even more uncomfortable. He joined the attack, put it away, and that speaks volumes about how he did everything right in that moment. It was a difficult and chaotic game. We knew we’d find spaces we hadn’t had in recent weeks. We didn’t have as much of that space in the second half because they made some adjustments, but we remained patient. Especially at the beginning, it was a bit of a rollercoaster. Cottbus’s results from last week also showed that they usually go all-in. Despite conceding an early goal, we didn’t lose our heads. That was the key to our success today. We’re aware of our position in the table, but we’re still taking it one game at a time. This was a very important win for us. Especially now, it’s about getting points by points by points and staying in contention.“
„It’s a shame that I always seem to have to make a mistake to get into the game… I definitely need to work on that. For me, how I react after a mistake is crucial. They’re usually simple errors that just can’t happen at this level. I’ll do everything I can to go into every game with the right focus from the first minute. Cottbus had good chances in the first half that could have decided the game. We, on the other hand, took our chances. It was important for our confidence and for the whole team. We’re almost a completely different team than last year, but we have a lot of quality in the squad. Despite the past few weeks, it’s important to emphasise that this process takes time. I’m positive and I believe in this team.“
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.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.
After a three-week international break, the Lilien are finally returning to league action. This coming Saturday (Oct. 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus for their next 2. Bundesliga match. Ahead of the clash, our head coach spoke at the press conference about the recent international break, the squad situation, and the task at hand. Here is a summary of the key points.
SV Darmstadt 98 will in future also offer American football under the Lilien banner. The Darmstadt Diamonds will be integrated into the club, thereby gaining a long-term sporting and organisational future.
For the very first time, Energie Cottbus will play an away match at the Böllenfalltor this Saturday (October 10th). The team from Lusatia had to wait twelve years to return to the 2. Bundesliga. Now, their journey takes them to Darmstadt for the first time. This was made possible by Jannis Boziaris, whose goal in Regensburg on the final matchday fired Cottbus back into Germany's second-highest division. Yet the path there began long before that.
On Saturday (November 7th), the Lilien will visit 1. FC Nürnberg at 1pm. General ticket sales begin on Friday, October 9, at 12pm.
The fan and support department is holding its annual meeting, partners are hitting the golf course, the trip to San Antonio has concluded, and—naturally—birthdays are being celebrated at the Böllenfalltor this week as well. There is plenty going on at the Lilien beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. As always, "Lilien Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
The annual department meeting of the SV Darmstadt 98 fan and supporter department took place on Monday evening (October 5th). In addition to providing an overview of the department's activities, the event aimed to offer an opportunity for exchange and active participation.
On Saturday (October 10th), newly promoted FC Energie Cottbus visits the Böllenfalltor. It is a special matchup, as we have never faced the team from Lusatia in our club's history. Nevertheless, there are some fascinating facts and figures to discover surrounding this first-ever meeting.