Returning to southern Hesse empty-handed, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered a 3-2 away defeat against Greuther Fürth. Particularly bitter: the Lilies twice took the lead in Franconia but ultimately succumbed. How do the two head coaches assess the 90 minutes? What do captain Marcel Schuhen and Kai Klefisch have to say about the loss? We've compiled all the post-match reactions for you.
„Congratulations to Fürth on their home win. Football can be beautiful at times and incredibly cruel at others. It was a crucial match for both teams. The first half was uneven. There were chances at both ends. Then we scored and conceded a penalty. In the second half, I thought we were very strong until we went 2-1 up. We controlled the game and had good spacing. We were patient and waited for the right moments. It’s great that Furu scored. He’s developed tremendously. We deservedly led 2-1 at that point. What happened after that is inexplicable. It hurts a lot. We’ll still try to win the remaining games this season. But it’s getting harder and harder to finish in the top three.“
„From my perspective, this was the most respectful preparation I’ve ever had for a match. I considered Darmstadt the best of the Big Five. They have a good system of play and individual talent up front. We turned the game around in stoppage time; it couldn’t have been better, in my opinion. This is a victory that gives us far more than just three points, but also a lot of energy. We’re getting better week by week. There’s only one word that does justice to my team: pride.“
„We didn’t play a good first half, but still took a somewhat lucky lead. Fürth equalised with a clear penalty. We then played a better second half. Towards the end, however, we let it slip away. The way the 2-2 came about is particularly bitter for us. We lacked the defensive stability today. Fürth has a lot of quality and experience in attack. You could see that in many situations and in their finishing. Our attack looked good up to the spaces between the lines. We played well up to that point, but then we lacked the final touch.“
„We scored the first goal and felt like we had the game under control. Despite Fürth’s equaliser from the corner, we still felt we had more of the play. Perhaps we let that feeling get to us too much, because Fürth has such good attacking players, anything can happen with them. Nevertheless, you should never concede two goals here after taking a 2-1 lead. We’re currently in this slump, and it’s difficult to get out of it right now. We still gave it our all, but in the end, it wasn’t enough today. We have four more games, and we’ll give it our all in them.“
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: