Organisational information for the home match against St. Pauli
For the upcoming home match on Friday (October 23rd, 2026, at 6:30pm), SV 98 asks that you take note of the following information.
21.10.2026 / English
Facts and Figures: Key facts about the St. Pauli match
Floodlights at the Bölle! On Friday (Oct 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98 will host FC St. Pauli for the 9th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. In our "Facts & Figures" section, you can discover what the two teams have in common, where they differ, and which statistics are particularly intriguing ahead of this clash.
Darmstadt with a positive record
There have been 23 competitive matches between Darmstadt and St. Pauli to date. In ten of the 15 encounters since the turn of the millennium, the Lilies emerged victorious. However, during their most recent visit to the Böllenfalltor stadium in 2023, the Hamburg side secured a 3–0 win—their first away victory against Darmstadt in twelve attempts. At the end of that season, Darmstadt earned promotion, with St. Pauli following suit a year later.
Old Acquaintances
Noah Weißhaupt is familiar with both clubs: during the 2024/25 season, the attacking player spent time on loan at FC St. Pauli, scoring one goal in 19 Bundesliga appearances. He subsequently moved to the Lilies, where the 25-year-old has since become one of the team’s most prolific goalscorers.
Heading accuracy
Heading the ball seems to be a strength for the Kiezkicker: only two teams have scored more headed goals so far than FC St. Pauli. At the same time, the Hamburg side defends effectively against opponents‘ headers, having conceded only one goal in this manner.
Most recently delivered at the Bölle
Things are going well for the Lilien at the Böllenfalltor stadium: SV 98 has recently come out on top in their last two home matches, against both Bielefeld (2–1) and Cottbus (3–1). Their upcoming opponent, FC St. Pauli, is still searching for their first away win of the season. It’s a promising situation for the Lilien, who are looking to extend their winning streak on home turf.
No goal following a counterattack
When the game shifts quickly into attack, the Kiezkicker have managed to maintain control so far: FC St. Pauli have yet to concede a goal following an opponent’s counterattack, and have allowed only one after losing possession during open play. However, the Lilien also know how to defend in such transition situations; they have conceded only six shots on goal following counterattacks by their opponents.
Kohfeldt’s debut, Rapp’s score to settle
While Florian Kohfeldt faces FC St. Pauli as a coach for the first time, his counterpart Marcel Rapp is still waiting for his first victory against Darmstadt. In five second-division encounters with the Lilies, he has managed three draws and suffered two defeats while in charge of Holstein Kiel.
Overall Record:
|
Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
|
Home |
12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 24:10 |
|
Away |
11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 14:20 |
|
Overall |
23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 38:30 |
Lilien name Holland honorary captain
Fabian Holland was honoured for his contributions to the Lilien during the general meeting on October 20. The members approved a proposal from the executive board, naming the long-time captain an honorary team captain amid a round of enthusiastic applause.
Live updates for the 2026 general meeting
On Tuesday evening (Oct 20th), the annual general meeting of SV 98 will take place at the Böllenfalltorhalle in Darmstadt. We will guide you through the evening here, providing continuous updates via this live ticker for the 2026 general meeting.
2026 General Meeting: “Forging new paths that suit the ‘Lilies’”
SV Darmstadt 98 held its ordinary general meeting on Tuesday, October 20. Approximately 396 club members attended the meeting at the sports hall at Böllenfalltor. Anne Baumann, the board member responsible for finance, reported a profit after tax of €0.05 million for the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with total revenue reaching €48.08 million. As of the end of the reporting period, the club’s equity stood at €26.16 million.
General sale for Bochum
On Friday (Nov 27th), the Lilien will face VfL Bochum at 6:30pm. Advance ticket sales for members are already underway. Tickets are now available online and at the ticket shop at the stadium.
SVD vs. FC St. Pauli: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is helping to create unique stadium experiences. For every home match, you have the chance to win two VIP fan seats in the main grandstand, which also include access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against St. Pauli is Thursday (October 22) at 12pm.
Youth Academy Training: When training should be more than just strenuous
Plenty of movement, a high tempo, and as few interruptions as possible—but does a strenuous training session automatically equate to an effective one? Nearly 90 coaches explored these questions during the fifth professional development seminar hosted by the youth academy of the Lilien (SV Darmstadt 98). Under the theme "Effective Training – Optimizing Intensity," the club’s youth academy invited coaches from the surrounding area to attend the session—free of charge—at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. Participants gained practical insights into the targeted management of training loads and had the opportunity to exchange ideas with coaches from other clubs.
U21 suffers late defeat in Hanau
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV 98’s reserve side suffered a 1-0 (0–0) defeat away to SC 1960 Hanau. Despite creating good scoring opportunities of their own, it long appeared that the match would end in a goalless draw, until the hosts netted the decisive goal in stoppage time. Furthermore, the Young Lilies finished the match with fewer players on the pitch following two second-yellow (red) cards.
„A thoroughly deserved defeat“
We have gathered reactions following the heavy away defeat against KSC.
Heavy defeat against KSC
SV Darmstadt 98 suffered a clear 4-0 (2-0) defeat in Karlsruhe. As a result, the Lilies are still waiting for their first away point of the season.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
The 8th matchday takes the Lilies to Karlsruhe. Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to the home win against Cottbus: Lance Duijvestijn and Hiroki Akiyama come in for Noah Weißhaupt and Nicolas Verkooijen. Weißhaupt (on the bench) and Verkooijen (absent from the squad) both missed parts of the week's training due to illness. Additionally, Yosuke Furukawa is sidelined with calf problems.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday afternoon (Oct 18th, 1:30pm), SV 98 will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the season. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kickoff? Who will be officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we’ve put together all the essential information for the game against KSC in our "Matchday Guide" feature.