Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
16.05.2024 / English
“Grab the honour”
Press conference in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. Before the last game of the season against Borussia Dortmund (May 18th/3:30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht answered questions from the journalists present in the PK room. The head coach of the Lilies spoke about the upcoming duel and looked at the current season and also the coming season. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: For the reasons already communicated, Fabian Holland, Fraser Hornby, Braydon Manu, Clemens Riedel and Sebastian Polter are still missing. Fabian Nürnberger, who is scheduled for shoulder surgery, is not available. Aaron Seydel (infection), Gerrit Holtmann (back pain) and Bartol Franjic (thigh problems) are also not there. Luca Pfeiffer suffered a metatarsal fracture yesterday, Wednesday, and he will also undergo surgery soon. Jannik Müller is also suspended for yellow. Matthias Bader is back on the field with a face mask.
... about the last home game:
I was just as frustrated the next day as I was on match day. We played a game that wasn’t worthy of the setting. There was a choreo, the fans wanted to see a sensible game again. But we all completely screwed that up. We talked about it the day after – first about the content. Then for me it was about focusing on the game against Borussia Dortmund.
… about the situation between Marcel Schuhen and Christoph Klarer:
I spoke to both of them and we sorted it out. In the dressing room they shook hands in front of the entire team. The matter is now settled. There is no rift in the team. But a certain frustration and emotionality are also normal when you go through the season for so long, frustratingly with few highlights. We are all disappointed.
… about the upcoming duel:
As is well known and deservedly, Dortmund is in the Champions League final. From a German perspective, they will hopefully win the final. We, on the other hand, want to go onto the pitch on Saturday and consistently carry out the things we discussed beforehand. The important thing is to grab the honor. Everyone should do everything they can to deliver a sensible game.
… about the current season:
I hated the word “enjoy” from the moment we got promoted because I knew it wouldn’t be fun in the Bundesliga. It is of course a privilege to come to the first division and to be able to play there. But we didn’t prove that we were suitable for the first division. Because we all – including me – have made mistakes. The many injuries were also a difficult part of our season – and therefore also part of our error analysis. Looking at the lineups, due to massive injury problems, I was unable to put a team on the pitch that could develop continuously.
... about the future season:
We are in the process of setting the course for the future. Everyone – including me – is extremely motivated to show exactly what we showed the two years before: From an average second division team, we have formed a team that identifies with the club. We have a clean and sensible structure in the team for the new season, to which we want to add fresh blood from outside – and have already done so with Fynn Lakenmacher. It is important that these changes happen. The possibility of this is due, among other things, to the fact that many contracts are expiring. We want to bring together a team that will provide bright light again. I also know what I can do and what I am capable of and what we will achieve together with Paul.
Fan information for the Münster game
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.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
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.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
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.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
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.
Disappointment & pride
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.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
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.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
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.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
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.
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.
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".