The Lilies share the points with SSV Ulm and remain unbeaten for the third game in a row, but miss the next three points. How do the two head coaches classify the 90 minutes in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor? What do the Darmstadt protagonists on the pitch say about the draw against the Sparrows? We have compiled all the voices about the game for you.
„Ulm played a very good game today and never lost organisation. We had one or two possessions in the opening phase, but after that we were too sloppy. Then Fraser made it 1-0. Then came the decisive five minutes of the game: we can’t concede the goal. That shouldn’t happen to us and it’s annoying. Nevertheless, we worked intensively against the ball throughout the 90 minutes. We managed to play patiently and sometimes quickly with a good structure – unfortunately not often enough to create even more scoring opportunities. Then I found Thiede’s save against Förster unbelievable. There was also a very controversial handball decision in the penalty area. It was a very difficult task against an extremely well-organised opponent.”
… about the Lilien-Fans:
“I have to totally praise our fans. It wasn’t an easy game for them either and they needed a lot of patience. Until the last second, everyone was there and had our backs. I am sure that we will pull such games together in our direction in the future.”
“We are happy with the point. We were able to reward ourselves for a lot of hard work against a very good team. The opponent has a lot of quality with the dominant way he showed today. We were challenged a lot defensively. Before the score was 0-1, we carelessly gave the ball away in the build-up to the game and conceded the goal with the first chance. It was then important that we had the answer ready straight away. That was the decisive factor for us today, making it 1-1. After that we had to defend a lot, which we did in a very disciplined manner for 90 minutes. We didn’t give Darmstadt the really important rooms. In the second half we had dangerous transitions, but we weren’t able to make more of them. Overall, we defended very well and are happy to take a point after a great fight.”
„Of course we wanted to start the English week with a win. That’s how we approached the game and this intention could also be seen in the way we played. The sticking point was the equaliser, which we conceded far too quickly after taking the lead. After that it was a game that the Ulm team liked. They were deep, we had to be patient, but we weren’t allowed to let anything go at the back. That’s why it was a complicated game for us. I have to say, we might have lost a game like this a few weeks ago. Ulm defended incredibly well, they conceded few goals and we knew it would be a game of patience. We played it maturely, which is also a step forward, if we had gotten wild, we might have been talking about a 2-1 defeat.“
Regarding the possible hand penalty:
„The ball would have hit the goal, for me the situation was comparable to the scene from the Germany game against Spain. For me it is a clear penalty and therefore a wrong decision.“
„Of course we had hoped for more. Nevertheless, our match plan worked to a large extent, we played dominant football. Of course, with so much possession of the ball you always have to be highly concentrated, otherwise small mistakes will happen. Ulm was very compact in the crowd, we had a little We were lacking the final punch. We could have been more determined to go after the goal, especially after Ulm lost the ball. In principle, a point is always better than a defeat.“
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.