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Matchday Compat: All Information for the Lautern Game
SV Darmstadt 98 travels to Kaiserslautern on Sunday afternoon (August 31st at 1:30pm) at the venerable Fritz-Walter-Stadion. Before the away game, we've summarised everything you need to know about Matchday 4 in our "Matchday Compact."
The Stadium
The Fritz Walter Stadium, formerly known as the Betzenberg Stadium or simply „Betze,“ was built in 1919 and hosted five matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, held in Germany. The stadium is named after Fritz Walter, a Lautern legend and the first honorary captain of the German Football Association (DFB).
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images Game day quote
I don't think the last few games mean anything for Sunday's game, because an away game at the Betze is always something special. Kaiserslautern plays differently at home than away. This is also evident from the fact that they have picked up 17 of their last 18 points at home this season.
Opposition View
Torsten Lieberknecht, head coach of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, at the press conference before the match. He said: „I’m really looking forward to the match. We’re facing an opponent who is still unbeaten and has started the league well in terms of points. Darmstadt has its strengths and weaknesses. But we’re sticking with ourselves. We must and will improve little by little, given that we continually want to integrate new players.“
The Officials
- Referee: Benjamin Brand
- Assistants: Thomas Stein & Christian Dietz
- Fourth Official: Justin Hasmann
- VAR: Benjamin Cortus & Arno Blos
Weather Forecast
During the away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Sunday afternoon, temperatures of around 18 degrees Celsius are expected with light rain. The probability of precipitation is therefore at 90 percent.
Who is showing Darmstadt 98 vs. 1. FC Kaiserslautern live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern will be broadcast by the pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary coverage begins at 1pm. Hannes Herrmann will provide commentary.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And with that, it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Sunday afternoon in the Software AG Match Center on our website. Just click the orange button! There we’ll provide you with plenty of live information about the match.
All followers of the Lilien can follow the game on our Fanradio in full length. Pictures and highlights from the game will be on Facebook and Bluesky as well our WhatsApp-Channel. Even more pictures can be found on Instagram.
Bölle-Energy
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
Bölle-Energie
Als sich Florian Kohfeldt in der Halbzeitpause der Mannschaftskabine näherte, da hörte der Cheftrainer der Lilien genau einen Satz: „It’s not finished“. Ausgesprochen hatte ihn Fraser Hornby und damit die Marschroute für seine Teamkollegen und sich selbst festgelegt. Was folgte, war eine besondere zweite Hälfte des SV 98 und ein Punkt gegen die SV Elversberg, der für die Aufstiegsträume in Südhessen zwar zu wenig sein dürfte, aber trotzdem für Stolz bei den Lilien sorgte.
Krombacher BöllenfallTORprämie
Für jedes geschossene Lilien-Heimtor werden die Fans des SV Darmstadt 98 auch in der Saison 2025/26 gleich doppelt belohnt. Denn neben der Freude und Begeisterung erhalten die Anhänger der Lilien auch noch 98 Liter Krombacher Pils pro Heimtreffer der Darmstädter im Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
„They have physically outgrown us.“
They fought to the very end, playing with ten men, and tried everything. But in the end, Darmstadt had to settle for a 3-3 draw against SV Elversberg in the sold-out Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. How do the Darmstadt players and staff assess the passionate 90 minutes at the Bölle? What did both head coaches have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
„Sind physisch über uns hinausgewachsen“
Bis zum Schluss in Unterzahl gekämpft und alles probiert. Doch am Ende müssen die Lilien im ausverkauften Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor mit einem 3:3 gegen die SV Elversberg leben. Wie ordnen die Darmstädter Protagonisten die leidenschaftlichen 90 Minuten am Bölle ein? Was sagen beide Cheftrainer zur Partie? Wir haben alle Stimmen für Euch zusammengefasst.
A Point Won Against Elversberg
No winner in the clash of the pursuers: Darmstadt 98's home game against SV Elversberg ended in a 3-3 (2-3) draw. After three consecutive defeats, SV 98 managed to secure at least a point and now has 51 points this season. Pfeiffer (14th minute) and Hornby (15th and 51st minutes) scored for the team from southern Hesse.
Punkt gegen Elversberg
Kein Sieger im Verfolgerduell: Mit 3:3 (2:3) endet das Heimspiel der Lilien gegen die SV Elversberg. Nach zuletzt drei Niederlagen konnte der SV 98 zumindest wieder einen Zähler einfahren und steht nun bei 51 Saisonpunkten. Für die Südhessen trafen Pfeiffer (14.) und Hornby (15., 51.).
Team News: Furukawa and Petretta Start
It's home game day at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On Saturday evening, the 31st matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg. Head coach Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Raoul Petretta replaces Fabian Nürnberger (thigh injury). Yosuke Furukawa also starts in place of Killian Corredor against the team from Saarland.
Furukawa und Petretta starten
Heimspieltag im Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. Anlässlich des Samstagabendspiels am 31. Spieltag der 2. Fußball-Bundesliga empfängt der SV Darmstadt 98 die SV Elversberg. Und Cheftrainer Florian Kohfeldt verändert seine Startelf gegenüber der Vorwoche auf zwei Positionen. Raoul Petretta ersetzt Fabian Nürnberger (Oberschenkelprobleme). Außerdem startet Yosuke Furukawa für Killian Corredor gegen das Team aus dem Saarland.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Elversberg Game
A new match under the floodlights awaits! On Saturday evening (April 25th, 8:30pm), Darmstadt 98 play against SV Elversberg. What are the coaches' opinions before the game? Who will referee, broadcast, and commentate the match? And what kind of weather can Darmstadt fans expect at the stadium? All the information is compiled for you in "Matchday Guide."
“Darmstadt 98 can fall down, but staying down is not an option.”
What are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on Saturday evening's match (April 25th/8:30pm) against SV Elversberg? Where does he see the strengths of their upcoming opponent? And how does his team plan to get back on track after three consecutive defeats? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday (April 24th) in the catacombs of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We've summarised Kohfeldt's key statements from the press conference for you.
Bölle-Energy
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
„They have physically outgrown us.“
They fought to the very end, playing with ten men, and tried everything. But in the end, Darmstadt had to settle for a 3-3 draw against SV Elversberg in the sold-out Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. How do the Darmstadt players and staff assess the passionate 90 minutes at the Bölle? What did both head coaches have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
A Point Won Against Elversberg
No winner in the clash of the pursuers: Darmstadt 98's home game against SV Elversberg ended in a 3-3 (2-3) draw. After three consecutive defeats, SV 98 managed to secure at least a point and now has 51 points this season. Pfeiffer (14th minute) and Hornby (15th and 51st minutes) scored for the team from southern Hesse.
Team News: Furukawa and Petretta Start
It's home game day at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On Saturday evening, the 31st matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg. Head coach Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Raoul Petretta replaces Fabian Nürnberger (thigh injury). Yosuke Furukawa also starts in place of Killian Corredor against the team from Saarland.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Elversberg Game
A new match under the floodlights awaits! On Saturday evening (April 25th, 8:30pm), Darmstadt 98 play against SV Elversberg. What are the coaches' opinions before the game? Who will referee, broadcast, and commentate the match? And what kind of weather can Darmstadt fans expect at the stadium? All the information is compiled for you in "Matchday Guide."
“Darmstadt 98 can fall down, but staying down is not an option.”
What are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on Saturday evening's match (April 25th/8:30pm) against SV Elversberg? Where does he see the strengths of their upcoming opponent? And how does his team plan to get back on track after three consecutive defeats? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday (April 24th) in the catacombs of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We've summarised Kohfeldt's key statements from the press conference for you.
Organisational information for the Elversberg game
On Saturday evening (April 26th/8:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will host the team from SV 07 Elversberg and asks you to take note of the following information.
Opposition Check: SV Elversberg
In the world of football, a yo-yo team is a team that oscillates between two leagues – too good for one league, but not quite at the level of the next higher one. The result is usually many promotions and many relegations. But SV Elversberg is currently redefining the term. For several years now, the yo-yo has been taking SVE almost exclusively upwards.
Numbers & Facts: The top facts about the Elversberg game
Saturday evening at the Böllenfalltor, the seventh edition! This time, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg at the Merck Stadium. Both teams are strong offensively and convincing defensively. But where do the differences lie? And in which statistics do both the team from southern Hesse and the Saarlanders lead the pack? We've compiled all the facts and figures for this match right here for you.
+++ ‚Only love for you!‘ | Against Elversberg in the members‘ jersey +++
The news that Fabian Holland will no longer play for Darmstadt at the end of this season affected everyone at the club. We take a look at it. Also exciting this week: The U17s host Eintracht Frankfurt's youth team in Pfungstadt today, Wednesday (April 22nd/5pm) for the Hessian derby in the Hesse Cup; the Darmstadt first team will wear members' jerseys against SV Elversberg next Saturday (April 25th/8:30pm); and the Darmstadt VIP box has been temporarily converted into a yoga camp. "Darmstadt Across the Board" on Wednesday is available here.
Fabian Holland: Lilies era ends after the season
The end of an era. Fabian Holland's twelfth season in the Lilies' jersey will be his last with SV 98. The 35-year-old's contract, which expires at the end of the season, will not be renewed. The club informed Holland of this decision in a confidential meeting. Both club and player agree to focus entirely on achieving the best possible end to the season until the final match and that any plans for a farewell celebration will depend on how the rest of the season unfolds.