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.
11.01.2026 / English
‚Excellent conditions‘ ‚Too many players were missing in total‘
With their 2-1 victory in a friendly against SV Wehen Wiesbaden, Darmstadt 98 brought their training camp in El Saler to a close. The team returns to southern Hesse on Sunday. Following the match against SVWW, Florian Kohfeldt summarised the past week and also addressed the current status of the injured players.
… about the final test match:
The first half was decent, but after the break we made too many mistakes in our build-up play and conceded chances. Wehen had many clear opportunities after our obvious errors, something we don’t usually do. It wasn’t good, but I’m still glad we found a way to win the game.
... throughout the entire training camp:
Even though it rained for the first day and a half, we were able to train very well, and then the sun came out. We had excellent conditions at the hotel; the overall conditions were outstanding once again.
Unfortunately, in terms of content, we had too many players who couldn’t complete the program fully, or even at all. The players who were fully engaged did well. However, overall, too many of those who provide us with structure and stability were missing. Nevertheless, there are also players like Hiro and Marco who have already found a good rhythm.
… regarding the numerous outages in the meantime:
It’s better to have something like this now than next week. But we have a lot to do next week to be well prepared for Bochum. When almost ten players are unable to train at times, those are obstacles we have to deal with and work on together with focus to build our rhythm for the Bochum game.
… about Fabian Nürnberger, Killian Corredor and Fraser Hornby:
I’m not optimistic about Fabi and Killi’s availability for the Bochum game. With Killi, we’re still not entirely sure about the extent of his injuries. That’s a problem. Hopefully, Fabi won’t be out for weeks; I’m more optimistic about that. Fraser only managed one training session before he got sick. I’m assuming he’ll be available for the Bochum game. In that respect, the year hasn’t started well.
… for the coming week:
Unfortunately, we can’t take the temperatures with us. The important thing is that as many players as possible can complete a full week of training. That’s the main focus. I know what our routines and stability are, but we need to rebuild that next week. For that, we need clarity early in the week about who will be available to play against Bochum.
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".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
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.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
U21: A Herculean effort whilst down to 10 men wasn’t enough
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the KSC game
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
Fan Information for the KSC game
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
+++ Relief train to Karlsruhe | Evening match for the U21 team +++
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
