„Showed as a team that we are fully on our game“
The Lilies remain unbeaten for the third consecutive home game, sharing the points with Bundesliga-relegated FC St. Pauli on Friday evening. Here is what was said after the match:
23.10.2026 / English
Matchday Guide: All Information for the St. Pauli Game
On Friday evening (October 23rd, 6:30pm), SV 98 will host FC St. Pauli for the 9th matchday of the season. What do both head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who will be officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we’ve put together all the essential information for the game against the Kiezkicker in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
Matchday Quote:
We are playing against a very good team. They have found their footing and bring an incredible amount of pace to the final line [...]. Furthermore, they are very difficult to press when they are at the back, and overall, they are highly versatile. Beyond all the emotion, we must also prepare—in terms of substance—for what awaits us tomorrow. We have done that, and we will continue to do so.
Opposition View
„They have a physically strong side. Given that they’ve won their last two home matches, there’s absolutely no reason for us to underestimate them. We are preparing well and believe we are capable of winning there. We’ll need physicality—that’s a trait that defines Darmstadt more than it does other teams.“ – Marcel Rapp, Head Coach of FC St. Pauli
The Officials
- Referee: Timo Gansloweit
- Assistants: Fabian Maibaum and Tobias Severins
- Fourth Official: Leonidas Exuzidis
- VAR: Michael Bacher and Franz Bokop
Weather Forceast
During the match on Friday evening, a temperature of 11°C is expected at the Böllenfalltor. The probability of precipitation is 95 percent.
Who is showing and providing commentary for the Darmstadt 98 vs. St. Pauli match, live on TV?
The duel between SVD and FCSP will be broadcast on the pay-TV channel Sky. Coverage begins at 6pm, with Joachim Hebel providing commentary for the 90 minutes of play.
Match Centre
Matchday! It’s time to get back into matchday mode. You can follow the encounter between Darmstadt 98 and FC St. Pauli this Friday (Oct 23rd) via the Match Centre on our website—just click the orange button! We’ll be providing plenty of live data from the match.
All followers of the Lilien, can tune in and listen in full length on our Fanradio. Pictures and highlights from the game will be uploaded to our Facebook and Bluesky accounts as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. Even more pictures will be available on Instagram.
Points shared on Friday evening
No winner in the clash against the side relegated from the Bundesliga, Hamburg’s FC St. Pauli: after 90 hard-fought, intense minutes, the match ends 0–0 (0–0). The Lilies thus pick up their eighth point of the season.
Team News: Three Changes Against St. Pauli!
On the 9th matchday, SV 98 hosts FC St. Pauli. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven following the defeat against KSC. Yannik Lührs, Noah Weißhaupt, and Fynn Lakenmacher come into the starting lineup, replacing Aleksandar Vukotic, Lance Duijvestijn, and Hojae Lee. Luca Marseiler, Fabian Nürnberger, Merveille Papela, Carlo Sickinger, and Yosuke Furukawa are all sidelined due to injury.
“We have to provide the answer on the pitch”
SV 98 has had little time to process the defeat in Karlsruhe. An opportunity for redemption arrives as early as tomorrow, Friday (October 23rd, 6:30pm), against St. Pauli. Our head coach discussed, among other things, the upcoming opponent, the team’s strength at home, and potential changes to the starting lineup.
Opposition Check: St. Pauli
A floodlit match at the Böllenfalltor: On Friday evening (Oct 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98 will host FC St. Pauli as part of the ninth matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. But St. Pauli is no stranger to floodlit games—it was on just such a night back in 2002 that they earned themselves the unofficial title of "conquerors of the world club champions."
Organisational information for the home match against St. Pauli
For the upcoming home match on Friday (October 23rd, 2026, at 6:30pm), SV 98 asks that you take note of the following information.
Facts and Figures: Key facts about the St. Pauli match
Floodlights at the Bölle! On Friday (Oct 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98 will host FC St. Pauli for the 9th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. In our "Facts & Figures" section, you can discover what the two teams have in common, where they differ, and which statistics are particularly intriguing ahead of this clash.
Lilien name Holland honorary captain
Fabian Holland was honoured for his contributions to the Lilien during the general meeting on October 20. The members approved a proposal from the executive board, naming the long-time captain an honorary team captain amid a round of enthusiastic applause.
Live updates for the 2026 general meeting
On Tuesday evening (Oct 20th), the annual general meeting of SV 98 will take place at the Böllenfalltorhalle in Darmstadt. We will guide you through the evening here, providing continuous updates via this live ticker for the 2026 general meeting.
2026 General Meeting: “Forging new paths that suit the ‘Lilies’”
SV Darmstadt 98 held its ordinary general meeting on Tuesday, October 20. Approximately 396 club members attended the meeting at the sports hall at Böllenfalltor. Anne Baumann, the board member responsible for finance, reported a profit after tax of €0.05 million for the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with total revenue reaching €48.08 million. As of the end of the reporting period, the club’s equity stood at €26.16 million.
General sale for Bochum
On Friday (Nov 27th), the Lilien will face VfL Bochum at 6:30pm. Advance ticket sales for members are already underway. Tickets are now available online and at the ticket shop at the stadium.
SVD vs. FC St. Pauli: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is helping to create unique stadium experiences. For every home match, you have the chance to win two VIP fan seats in the main grandstand, which also include access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against St. Pauli is Thursday (October 22) at 12pm.