Balm for the lily soul. SV Darmstadt 98 ends its months-long winless streak at the RheinEnergie Stadium and beats 1. FC Köln 2-0. A result that probably won't make much of a difference in the final tally, but is still extremely good after such a long time. How did the SV 98 players experience the 90 minutes in Köln? How do both head coaches classify the game? We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
“We are relieved and happy about these three points. I am also very pleased that we have once again given the city of Darmstadt and our fans a Bundesliga victory. The boys implemented the tactical content well today and even managed tactical things themselves when playing against the ball, especially in the first half. It’s been a hell of a long time since we’ve had a win. So for now we’re just happy.”
“We are extremely disappointed – with the result and the way we presented ourselves throughout the game. We didn’t manage to get our qualities onto the pitch. We had 18 shots on goal, but hardly any of them were dangerous. That is very bitter. Nevertheless, we still have four games ahead of us, mathematically anything is still possible.”
„A great feeling today. The number of 22 games we didn’t win doesn’t sound good, of course, but the win today is all the better. Winning in this stadium in front of so many Darmstadt fans who traveled with us is good for us and the whole club. It’s really cool when you’re standing in front of the curve and the entire guest block is full to the brim with blue and white fans. We’ve been able to reward the fans far too rarely this season for all the kilometers they put in week after week It’s good to give something back to them. It also helped us to be 1-0 up today and be able to counterattack. As we know, we haven’t been able to win such games on many occasions this season . But the 2-0 was the end of the game. The win today showed that we had made progress.
About the relegation battle in the Bundesliga:
„As long as the chance is still there, we will do everything we can to represent the club with decency and honor in the league. We still know that we have left too many points behind – especially in the direct duels.“
„It feels brutally good. We deserved to win 2-0 because we simply played a good game. That’s how we wanted to approach the last games of the season. Köln definitely needed a win today. But we didn’t let ourselves be defeated. Instead, we wanted to absolutely win this game – our fans, who were incredible today, also pushed us enormously. Before kick-off, I said to the team in a circle: „Wear the lily on your chest with pride!“ Every single one of them did that today. You could see on the pitch that everyone was fighting for each other.“
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.