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.
On the one hand, we naturally want to create the opportunities ourselves that might arise during the matches against them. At the same time, we have to defend with extreme discipline and avoid being drawn out of position, so we don't give them too many chances in our own half. I believe the key for us will be preventing them from getting too close to our goal too often.
„There is still a tremendous amount of quality in the Darmstadt squad. After all, only six games have been played. If we want to hold our own there, we simply cannot—and should not—make any individual errors.“ – Claus-Dieter Wollitz, Head Coach of Energie Cottbus
Temperatures of around 15 degrees Celsius are expected during the home match against Energie Cottbus on Saturday afternoon. The probability of precipitation is 90 percent.
The match between SVD and FCE will be broadcast on the pay-TV channel Sky. Coverage begins at 12:30pm, with Jürgen Schmitz providing commentary for the 90-minute game.
Matchday! It’s time to switch back into matchday mode. You can follow the match between Darmstadt 98 and FC Energie Cottbus tomorrow, Saturday (Oct. 10th), via the Match Centre on our website. Simply click the orange button! We’ll be providing plenty of live data on the game there.
All followers of the Lilien can tune in on our Fanradio and listen to the game in full length. Pictures and highlights from our game will be available on Facebook and Bluesky as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. Even more pictures are on Instagram.
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).
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.
After a three-week international break, the Lilien are finally returning to league action. This coming Saturday (Oct. 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus for their next 2. Bundesliga match. Ahead of the clash, our head coach spoke at the press conference about the recent international break, the squad situation, and the task at hand. Here is a summary of the key points.
SV Darmstadt 98 will in future also offer American football under the Lilien banner. The Darmstadt Diamonds will be integrated into the club, thereby gaining a long-term sporting and organisational future.
For the very first time, Energie Cottbus will play an away match at the Böllenfalltor this Saturday (October 10th). The team from Lusatia had to wait twelve years to return to the 2. Bundesliga. Now, their journey takes them to Darmstadt for the first time. This was made possible by Jannis Boziaris, whose goal in Regensburg on the final matchday fired Cottbus back into Germany's second-highest division. Yet the path there began long before that.
On Saturday (November 7th), the Lilien will visit 1. FC Nürnberg at 1pm. General ticket sales begin on Friday, October 9, at 12pm.
The fan and support department is holding its annual meeting, partners are hitting the golf course, the trip to San Antonio has concluded, and—naturally—birthdays are being celebrated at the Böllenfalltor this week as well. There is plenty going on at the Lilien beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. As always, "Lilien Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
The annual department meeting of the SV Darmstadt 98 fan and supporter department took place on Monday evening (October 5th). In addition to providing an overview of the department's activities, the event aimed to offer an opportunity for exchange and active participation.
On Saturday (October 10th), newly promoted FC Energie Cottbus visits the Böllenfalltor. It is a special matchup, as we have never faced the team from Lusatia in our club's history. Nevertheless, there are some fascinating facts and figures to discover surrounding this first-ever meeting.
