2:2 in the Volksparkstadion. After the draw against Hamburger SV, the Lilies remain unbeaten in the eighth second division game and add another point to their points account. How do the two coaches classify the 90 minutes in the Hanseatic city? What do Clemens Riedel and Marcel Schuhen say about the game? We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
„A huge compliment to my team for this performance after a strenuous week. We were clearly the better team until the 70th minute, towards the end the game got wilder and both teams had their big chances again. Overall, it’s against HSV with its individual quality It’s really good if we leave here and aren’t completely satisfied with a 2-2 result. We still deserved the win.“
On the 2-1 goal:
„It’s totally fine that HSV takes the free kick quickly and scores a great goal. You have to say that. But purely objectively described, there was a situation a few seconds beforehand in which the opponent made eye contact with Fraser Hornby during a running duel and then goes with his elbow in the direction of his face. A clear foul. Philipp Förster was also warned beforehand because he took a free kick that should have been allowed according to the rules Explaining something to our player during HSV’s free kick and having the free kick taken at the same time is questionable. That’s why we’re not technically satisfied with the overall situation.“
“I saw a very intense game. At the beginning we had to prove ourselves against a very good Darmstadt team. We had to adapt our pressing and were then able to switch quickly, as we did at 1-0. Little by little we were able to improve our performance during the game and repeatedly create a goal threat. I really liked how much courage we had right now. Even after the 2-2 draw, we reacted well and stuck together as a team. I’m less happy with the fact that we missed out on scoring the winning goal. Ultimately it’s a performance-based draw.”
„An English week is of course always tiring. But we are really fit at the moment. That’s why our team didn’t feel tired today. We quickly shook off the cup game. And we played a good game today. We wanted to play dominantly and we did well Overall, both teams had their offensive qualities, so it was an open exchange of blows that both teams wanted to win. We were able to turn the game around completely, especially towards the end On the other hand, you can also be happy that HSV doesn’t score another goal.“
„The two goals and every dangerous action by Hamburg were always examples of their individual quality. It wasn’t that these scenes were played up. Rather, we were the team that played out our situations and moments. I’ve rarely seen HSV being so hesitant at home, which shows the respect we’ve earned as a team. I’m happy with our game today, but I’m not entirely happy with the result. Overall, I think today’s game is difficult to compare with our away games at HSV to compare with the past as we often defended with all our might and took our chances on counterattacks, but today it was completely different. Today we had the ball and controlled many phases of the game. And so at least one point was well deserved.“
On the 2-1 goal:
„Our boys say that the referee raises his whistle in the scene and gives the signal that he has to whistle for the free kick. I couldn’t see it from my position and talked to the referee after the game. He told me: that he didn’t make that sign. Either way, we can’t sleep in this scene.
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:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.