Matches at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor continue to inspire Darmstadt to top performances! The home side deservedly defeated Holstein Kiel 2-0 (0-0), securing their seventh consecutive home win. After a difficult first half, the team from southern Hesse came out strong after the break: Lidberg (48th minute) and Schmidt (52nd minute) put their team on the path to victory early in the second half. Darmstadt now boasts 52 points after 25 matchdays.
Darmstadt faced an early scare: After a rebound, Kelati had a chance to tap in from a promising position, but Vukotic cleared the ball off the line for the already beaten Schuhen with 4 minutes played.
At the other end, the home fans were almost ready to celebrate just two minutes later: After a corner, Vukotic found his teammate Akiyama, whose central shot from six metres was blocked by Richter, who was inadvertently offside. In the 8th minute, Akiyama crossed to the onrushing Papela, but his header went over the bar. After 20 minutes, however, it was clear: After a brief lapse, the home side controlled the game and repeatedly created promising opportunities.
And shortly afterward, Darmstadt 98 played with a man advantage: Müller was sent off after a foul on Marseiler, receiving a second yellow card. The game subsequently became somewhat less exciting, with Kiel now sitting deep in their own half. This made the spaces available for attack very tight.
The Lilies started the second half like a completely different team and went ahead 3 minutes into the half: After a cross from Lopez, Lidberg touch a brilliant touch to take the ball past the ‚keeper and slotted home to make it 1-0.
Shortly after, Schmidt’s shot crashed against the post, and Klefisch also had a promising opportunity to extend the lead. On 52 minutes, it was Schmidt who rewarded the energetic performance of the South Hessians with the second goal: After a pass from Marseiler, the midfielder remained composed in front of Kiel’s goalkeeper Weiner.
Darmstadt continued to press forward, with Richter’s shot from a tight angle saved by Weiner just past the hour mark. In the 77th minute, another effort from the midfielder narrowly missed the target. SV 98 played the rest of the game on autopilot and ultimately secured a comfortable home victory.
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: