About the success in Köln, the upcoming duel with 1. FC Heidenheim (April 28th/7:30pm) and the staff: Torsten Lieberknecht answered questions about these and other topics at the press conference on Friday (April 26th). We have put together the most important statements from the head coach for you.
Player update: Missing are Fraser Hornby, Alexander Brunst, Braydon Manu and Fabian Holland, who underwent successful surgery on Wednesday. Klaus Gjasula was also out with a bruised pelvis and abdominal muscles and Clemens Riedel, who sprained his ankle during training and has a severely swollen foot. Aaron Seydel is questionable with adductor problems. Marvin Mehlem will not be in the squad, we are very cautious with him now that he has taken his first steps in training.
The victory in Köln was good for us. He was particularly good for the city of Darmstadt and our fans. We were longing to make her happy again. Anyone who was in Köln noticed that we saw a lot of happy faces there. We showed a lot of things in Köln that we had already shown earlier in the season. But it was important that we kept a clean sheet, conceded little and behaved well as a group. But there were also situations there that we could do better.
We now want to make it back-to-back wins and continue to give the feeling that when we say goodbye, we want to do it properly. Basically, our aim is always to end the match day with three points. Regardless of what the opponent is called. Of course you still think about the first leg and previous games against Heidenheim, some of which had a certain drama. This is also due to the fact that both teams play very man-oriented and this creates a certain style of play. I still look forward to every matchday. And I’m also looking forward to Sunday evening.
We are very realistic about the situation. But another Bundesliga game awaits. Probably one of the last Bundesliga games for us for now. And we want to win that. No matter how the other teams‘ games turn out. But a fixed descent would definitely affect me again. If I get promoted to the Bundesliga as a coach, I want to get the most out of it. And if this goal doesn’t work out, it’s a very disappointing moment. Even if many people assumed this from the start.
Heidenheim has really had a great season so far and we can only say a big congratulations to them. They have performed fantastically. They made many decisions well and were also able to keep the core of the promoted team. Great respect for the way they will manage to stay in the league. As a friend of Frank Schmidt, I am pleased from a collegial perspective.
Paul came to this club with great calm. We sit together very often and it is important that Paul brings in his ideas here. So far I can only speak highly of the way he is handling the matter. The exchange with him is always respectful, we often have a similar way of thinking, but there are also different opinions, which is also important. He has great expertise on many levels. My first impressions of him are almost bombastic. (laughs)
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.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.