Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
02.05.2024 / English
“End the season professionally”
Press conference in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. Before SV Darmstadt 98's upcoming away game at VfL Wolfsburg (May 4th/3:30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht took a seat in the PK room. The Lilien head coach answered questions about the rest of the season and the upcoming game. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personal update: Fabian Holland and Fraser Hornby are still out injured. Klaus Gjasula (pelvic and abdominal muscle contusion), Clemens Riedel (ankle problems), Sebastian Polter and Bartol Franjic (both infections) as well as Braydon Manu (rehab after a torn muscle fiber) and Matthias Bader (nose operation) were also out. Marvin Mehlem is again an option for the squad.
… about the rest of the season:
Of course we are all very disappointed about the relegation. But we have the expectation, and every single player must also have the expectation, of finishing the season professionally – starting with the game in Wolfsburg. The eyes are primarily on the players and how they will play in the upcoming games. We started training again yesterday. The boys have a good tension and are ready to make a good impression. After all, you have the privilege of playing in the first division. Therefore, they should play the games professionally. For this we need a certain pressure and a certain tension, but also a certain amount of looseness. Ultimately, VfL Wolfsburg still needs the last points to be completely safe in this tight relegation battle. After that, it’s all about international business for Hoffenheim. And then we have a big highlight with Borussia Dortmund that every player can apply for in a training week and in the games beforehand.
… about the upcoming game:
VfL Wolfsburg has undergone a coaching change to counteract relegation concerns. If you know what is being invested at VfL and what quality there is, it is surprising in which regions Wolfsburg are this season. VfL has a team with outstanding individual players. There was a red card for Wolfsburg in the first leg, but we couldn’t take advantage of it. We don’t like losing to a team twice in a season. That’s why we want to win the second leg against VfL Wolfsburg – that’s how we go to Wolfsburg.
.. when asked what plays a role in the decision-making process for the lineup:
Regardless of whether a player’s contract is expiring or the boys are here beyond the summer: I look at the training performance and the respective tension of the players within a training week. The performance in the last game is also taken into account. I’ve always had this principle. I will stick to that too.
... about squad planning:
We are checking and considering. Paul also makes his own impressions during training sessions and games. But no final decisions have been made yet. However, with players like Julian Justvan and Tim Skarke, we know that it will be very difficult to keep them. Tim, for example, scored eight goals for the bottom team. With Julian we also saw that the loan was fruitful. Overall, all of the loan players contributed so much that they wanted to get the most out of it. That’s why the clubs also see that they have a benefit when they give players to us on loan.
… when asked whether he would continue with SV 98:
Definitely yes. I stay here. And very much so.
Fan information for the Münster game
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.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
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.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
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.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
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.
Disappointment & pride
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.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
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.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
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.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
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.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
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.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
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.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
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".