The match was billed as a top game, and Darmstadt lived up to the billing from the outset. Two early goals put SV 98 on the right track, and the team from southern Hesse had already established a three-goal lead before halftime. With this comfortable advantage, they didn't let up in the second half, and Luca Marseiler capped off their performance with a fourth goal shortly before the final whistle. What did the key players have to say about the 90 minutes at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
„We were tense before the game. The early goal obviously helped us. The 2-0 came at just the right time. And in the second half, we played extremely maturely and consistently. The last few weeks haven’t been easy for us. That was a very convincing performance from my team today. Regarding Kaiserslautern: When you have an injury like Prtajin’s, it does affect a team, you have to be honest about that. Overall, though, it was a deserved victory against a very good team. From now on, we’re focusing on Braunschweig.“
„Congratulations to Darmstadt on their well-deserved victory. Darmstadt 98 were superior to us in every aspect today. If we start a game like that, we’re quickly on the losing end. None of us implemented anything we had discussed before the match. We showed absolutely nothing of what it would have taken to win here in Darmstadt. And we showed absolutely nothing of what makes FCK special. We played against a team that truly functions as a unit and also plays good football. Everything clicked for them.“
„Things went brilliantly today. We won 4-0, executed our plan perfectly, and, most importantly, played a fantastic first half. I found out last night that I’d be starting today. Of course, I was a little nervous before this top-of-the-table clash against Kaiserslautern. But overall, I was more excited. Playing longer and scoring a goal right away was an amazing feeling, and the goal was a real confidence booster. Even better, though, is that I was able to contribute to our victory with that goal. For my goal, I received a great cross from Fraser, was well-positioned, and got my foot to it. The interplay with him worked really well. We knew that Kaiserslautern defends very aggressively and that we’d be in a lot of one-on-one situations. I tried to act as a target man and open up space for Fraser. That worked out quite well.“
„That was a fantastic game from start to finish. We achieved exactly what we wanted: a win, and we played some attractive football to boot. We’re still unbeaten at home – it couldn’t be better. The plan was to show that we’re a force to be reckoned with at home. We’re simply functioning well as a team in every aspect. The best proof of that is how we compensated for Isac’s absence. A huge shout-out to Fynn, who had an outstanding game. Today was an exceptional team performance overall. Being top of the table is a wonderful snapshot in time. It gives us a lot of confidence. But what’s important is how we approach the next few games. The atmosphere today was incredible. The fans are always behind us. It was a perfect day for Darmstadt.“
Regarding his goal:
I was pretty free and showed good instinct (laughs). I was in the right place and I’m very happy that it worked out offensively.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.