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.
“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.”
„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.“
„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.“
„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.“
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.