The result this Sunday means that SV Darmstadt 98's Bundesliga journey is coming to an end. In the coming season, the Lilies will compete in the second Bundesliga. We have summarised here what the Darmstadt protagonists said in front of the microphones after the 0-1 defeat against 1. FC Heidenheim.
“Congratulations to Heidenheim on their victory and staying in the league. Heidenheim played a fantastic season. First of all, it’s disappointing that we lost the game. The fact that today is also the day of relegation makes it even more bitter for us. We are dejected, while the Heidenheim team rightly celebrated staying in the league. When a team is relegated, you have seen completely different scenarios. But here in the stadium you felt a commonality between all the Lilies. This is important for the weeks and months that lie ahead of us.”
“It’s not completely certain yet, but with 37 points you’ll stay in it. That’s why we celebrated with our fans, because it’s something special for us. It was an even game with chances on both sides. I saw two strong goalkeepers who saved their team from falling behind several times. Overall, we had more possession of the ball and created chances, but Darmstadt were dangerous after transitions. A point would have been fine today, but it was even nicer that we were able to win here. Torsten and I have known each other for so long, of course we suffer. We both wanted to get it done before the season, unfortunately Darmstadt didn’t make it. I wish Darmstadt 98 all the best from the bottom of my heart.”
„It’s emblematic of our season the way this game went. Of course we were a little prepared for this moment, but it’s still an absolute rubbish feeling. There are certainly many things that were decisive for this. Of course we have far too few points, we made too many individual mistakes and perhaps we often didn’t have the right feeling for how things were going in the Bundesliga. Overall, it was a gradual process. We would have liked to delay relegation again, but unfortunately we didn’t succeed.“
On the fans: „The fans are sensational. The sensitivity is really something special and I don’t think there are many clubs where we players can still high-five with so many fans on a round after relegation has been confirmed. If anyone deserved the Bundesliga, it would be them people out there.“
„We were finally relegated today. And that hurts brutally. It’s all the more bitter that it happened in front of our incredible audience. It was emblematic of this season that we lost this game in stoppage time.“
On the fans: „The spectators are incredible. The support throughout the season has been outstanding. And it is our duty to show them that we belong together.“
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.