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Matchday compact: All information about the Bayern game
Why did a game between Darmstadt and Bayern end 5:11? What do both coaches say about the task at hand? And what will the weather be like on match day? In the final preparation for the home game against Bayern (March 16th/3:30pm), you can get an overview of all the important information about the game here.
The game day quote
It makes no sense to make big declarations of war. My boys are well prepared and know that they have to surpass themselves. We're hoping for the moments against Bayern where we want to have our chance. It is precisely in these moments that we have to show efficiency.
A guest performance as a lifesaver
The final score between the Lilies and FC Bayern Munich was 5:11. Looking back on games against the record champions, this one game remains a very special memory. It’s almost 16 years ago now. But one at a time. On March 12, 2008, SV Darmstadt 98 had to officially apply for the opening of insolvency proceedings. The club was insolvent. But with cohesion and unity, the then Hessian league champions resisted the threat of insolvency.
The income from a charity game against Bayern Munich also contributed to the rescue. In front of a completely sold-out house on Bölle, 19,800 spectators watched a football party with 16 goals in bright sunshine on May 13, 2008. The cheeky Lilies ultimately lost to Ottmar Hitzfeld’s team 5:11. But the game looked completely different at times. The Lilies led 4-2 after just over half an hour. But then Bayern lived up to their reputation as heavy favorites and turned the game around, led by Jan Schlaudraff with seven goals. Lukas Podolski (38th), Breno (45th), Daniel van Buyten (60th) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (77th) were also successful. For Gerhard Kleppinger’s team, Rudi Hübner (22nd), Sebastian Glasner (27th), Alvano Kröh (30th), Michael Anicic (36th) and Ahmet Sahinler entered the scoresheet as goal scorers in the last minute of the game.
A lavish football festival at the Bölle came to an end, which offered the fans a great experience and the club important income. “We are on the right track,” said Darmstadt President Hans Kessler at the time, summing up the situation. On the other hand, Bastian Schweinsteiger, midfielder in Munich’s service, praised the opposition’s performance: „The people here were very good today“ and gave the SVD the rating „ready for the second division“. Now both meet in the Bundesliga.
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Photo: Alfred Harder The opponent's opinion
Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of Bayern Munich, at the press conference before the game: „The starting position is clear, but we won’t stumble. We have everything to lose, Darmstadt everything to gain. That’s the task. We have to deliver on Saturday in order to keep going and meet our own standards.“
The officials
- Referee: Tobias Reichel
- Assistants: Lasse Koslowski and Christian Bandurski
- Fourth official: Dr. Robert Kampka
- VAR: Robert Schröder and Stefan Lupp
Weather
In cloudy conditions at Bölle, the temperature climbs to a maximum of 12 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. With a 40 percent chance of precipitation, light rain showers cannot be ruled out.
Who is showing the Darmstadt vs. Bayern game live on TV?
You can watch the Lilies‘ game against FC Bayern Munich live on Sky. Martin Groß comments on the individual game. Britta Hofmann moderates the conference with all games on Saturday afternoon. The expert is Dietmar Hamann.
Software AG Matchcenter
Match day! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the duel between the Lilies and Bayern again on Saturday afternoon in the Software AG Matchcenter on our homepage. Just click on the orange button! There we provide you with lots of live data about the game. You can also be there live with our live ticker.
All fans of the Lilies can follow the duel in full length via our live ticker as well as on the fan radio. Current pictures and highlights from the game are also available on Facebook and Twitter. You can get even more live photos on Instagram.
“Our belief in this path is immense.”
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.
Outnumbered: Lilies Lose to 96ers
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.
Team News: Three Changes in the Starting XI
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.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Hannover Game
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"
Transfer News: Mikelbrencis strengthens SV 98
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.
“I’d be up for it”
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.
Opposition Check: Hannover 96
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.
Jonathan Heimes Square is officially opened
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.
Facts & Figures: The top stats about the Hannover game
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.
Fan Information for the Home Game against Hannover
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.
Good morning! | Riedel against Real
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"
Tour of Historic Venues
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.