The last home game of the year is coming up. Before the game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern (December 14th/8.30pm) the press conference took place on Thursday (December 12th). In this, head coach Florian Kohfeldt answered questions about the upcoming opponent, the form of both teams and also discussed the central defender position for the Lilies. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: Fabian Holland, Christoph Zimmermann, Paul Will and Matthias Bader are still missing. There is still a small question mark behind Matej Maglica, who is due to train with the team again for the first time after his illness on Friday.
They are two teams that are currently in very good form. In terms of results over the last five games, the Lauterers are even a bit better than us. Both teams are in a good phase. Saturday evening, 8:30pm, is a worthy setting. We are looking forward to an exciting fifty-fifty game.
Münster adapted a lot to us two weeks ago, they defended very deeply. Of course I don’t expect that against Kaiserslautern. They play aggressively against the ball and are very man-oriented, especially in midfield. With Elvedi, someone in the back three is missing, so we’ll have to see whether they stick with this formation. They score a lot of goals from transitions after winning the ball. We have to take into account many variables. We approach the game with great respect.
After the day off on Tuesday, yesterday I found a team that was very fresh and focused. And they say they absolutely want to make the two remaining games this year successful. We’ve had a good phase now, but we want to keep going. The team is very hungry and focused and was a little angry that “only” two points came from the good performances of the English week. We have to channel this mood. Because we need a cool head against Kaiserslautern and have to be very confident. Against Münster we were even a bit lacking in motivation at times, so I hope we can settle in well.
I’ll be honest: I didn’t expect this development ofVuko. He deserves a lot of praise for still having such a learning curve at this age. It’s the first time in his life that he’s played this kind of opening game and also defending, but he’s fully committed to it and it’s working. That commands respect from me. For Clemens and Vuko, consistency in their interaction is important, even with the outside defenders. Clemens has managed to focus on his own performance and at the same time takes on responsibility within the team. His development may not be as spectacular as Vuko’s, but I still see it.
But I would also like to mention Matej Maglica, who played outstandingly in Fürth and very well in Bremen. I wouldn’t have any concerns about letting him play for one of the other two or in a back three. That speaks for the ambition of all three players. They defend in training like it’s a cup final. That’s exactly the right attitude.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
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.