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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: