A cold shower in cold Berlin, but after a weak 30 minutes, they came back and absolutely deserved a point. Darmstadt experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in their away match against Hertha BSC, but after a convincing second half, the unbeaten run of the South Hessians remains intact. SV 98 has now gone ten league games unbeaten. While Marco Richter was happy to have salvaged a point after being 2-0 down, Fraser Hornby was annoyed that they hadn't managed to score the winning goal.
„That was a game of two phases. For the first half hour, Hertha were much better than us. If Cuisance had made it 3-0, we wouldn’t have been able to come back. But then a quality of my team showed: we don’t lose our heads after bad spells; we know we can rely on a few things. It gradually became apparent that we were getting more of a shot on goal. The penalty then brought us back into the game. But from the 35th minute onwards, we were well in the game and still had good chances in the second half. We were a bit lucky with the shot that hit the crossbar before they made it 2-2, but we played a superb away game from the second half onwards, and I’m very happy with the point in Berlin.“
„I’m disappointed because I was particularly pleased with the first half. We conceded nothing in the first half, apart from one shot. Pascal Klemens then made the wrong decision with the penalty. In the second half, we had two more chances: one hit the crossbar, and before they equalised, we had another great opportunity. Darmstadt then showed quality with good positional play, and we conceded the equaliser. Despite being down to ten men, the lads defended everything and even looked to attack themselves. A compliment to the lads. The 2-2 draw is fair overall, but given the first half, we should have gotten more out of it.“
„We didn’t start the match the way we wanted to. Hertha is a good team and they punished us for that. But then we gained more control of the game. That’s why the focus at halftime was on staying calm and trusting in our abilities. In the end, given our good second half, I’m even a little disappointed with just one point. But the way we started wasn’t up to our standard. We’ll definitely discuss that. The way we want to build up play from the back is important for us, but we can’t start the rest of the season’s games the way we did today. That’s why it’s important that we analyse it.“
„We didn’t start the game as aggressively as we had hoped. The first 30 minutes were a bit sluggish, which annoys me, and I don’t really have an explanation for it. The equaliser came at the right time. We addressed a few things at halftime and then played much better in the second half. We were really determined in the second half and had one or two excellent chances. I hope we can eliminate those lapses, but I’m optimistic. We’ll definitely take the point; I’m happy about that after being 2-0 down.“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
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: