Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
18.05.2024 / English
“It’s unbelievable that there were 6,000 Lily fans here today.”
34 out of 34 match days. The Lilies say goodbye to the 1st Bundesliga with a 0-4 defeat at Borussia Dortmund. How do the two head coaches classify the game? What do the Darmstadt protagonists say? We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
Torsten Lieberknecht:
“We did it quite sensibly in the first 30 minutes, started well and had good energy. But after the first and second goals, it became difficult. We couldn’t maintain our performance from the early stages. That’s why we lost the game. It was important to us today to be respectful of BVB’s situation and also respectful of Marco Reus. Our fans showed the greatest attitude today: after the game we went into the corner as a relegated team and felt an unusual level of affection and great solidarity. It is our obligation to keep our motivation high and to start something new with high motivation. Finally, I wish BVB much success in the Champions League final and hope that the football gods are on Dortmund’s side.”
Edin Terzic:
„It was a very successful afternoon for us. The emotions were palpable during, before and after the game. We also did our part from the 30th minute onwards and achieved a deserved victory. Great respect also to the opponent the attitude and fairness today. I also think that Marco was very happy with the setting and how the day went. We will now focus entirely on June 1st and then show our best game of the season at Wembley.“
Tobias Kempe:
„It was important for us after the game to stand with our fans. For me personally – I’m turning 35 – it was another highlight today. You start your football career to play in such stadiums in front of so many spectators. Nevertheless, it was in terms of the quality and the power here in Dortmund, they are rightly in the Champions League final. Now it’s time for us to recharge our batteries and then go full steam ahead. The 2nd league has great quality – with all the clubs waiting for us there, it won’t be a walk in the park.“
Marcel Schuhen:
„From an athlete’s point of view, it sounds strange after a 4-0 defeat and of course we want to win games, but the way we played today was fine. We started bravely, and then Dortmund’s goals all show individual class, especially the world-class free kick. Now this season is over. Nevertheless, I enjoyed being able to play against such a team in this stadium. It’s incredible and absolutely crazy that there were 6,000 Lily fans here today and I think they showed great flair, that the fans also honoured our banner and that we had previously shown a performance that allowed us to show them this appreciation. If we had done it in a different way, I think this conclusion was good for everyone involved. This season is halfway reasonable.“
The press conference after the game:
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".