„A bit naive after the 3-1“
A clear defeat in Wolfsburg on Friday evening. We’ve summarised the post-match reactions for you here:
18.09.2026 / English
Matchday Guide: All the information about the Wolfsburg game
Evening match in Wolfsburg! On Friday evening (September 18th/6:30pm), SV 98 will be playing away against VfL Wolfsburg. 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 Wolfsburg for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Game day quote
We want to win the game with incredible discipline. That's extremely important tomorrow. We'll also need a certain physicality and aggression in the challenges. And we have to be prepared and have the courage to accept that our game might not always be beautiful, but it will be effective.
Opposition View:
„We’re facing a team that just snatched a last-minute victory. You could definitely see from their celebrations how much that win had boosted their morale. I think it will be a very interesting match, but we also have the ambition to finally secure that long-awaited home win.“ – Tobias Strobl, Head Coach VfL Wolfsburg
The Officials
- Referee: Martin Petersen
- Assistants: Robert Wessel and Oliver Lossius
- Fourth Official: Henry Schröder
- VAR: Sascha Stegemann and Frederick Assmuth
Weather Forecast
Temperatures of around 19 degrees Celsius are expected during the away game in Wolfsburg on Friday evening. The probability of precipitation is 5 percent.
Who will be showing and commentating on the Darmstadt 98 vs. VfL Wolfsburg match live on TV?
The match between SVD and VfL will be broadcast on pay-TV channel Sky. Coverage starts at 6pm, with commentator Marcus Lindemann providing the commentary.
Match Centre
Matchday! And that means it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the game between Darmstadt 98 and VfL Wolfsburg this Friday in the match centre on our website. Just click on the orange button! There we’ll provide you with plenty of live data about the game.
All followers of the Lilies can listen to the game in full length on our Fanradio. Pictures and highlights from the game will be available on Facebook and Bluesky as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. Even more pictures will be available on Instagram.
Clear Defeat in Wolfsburg
SV 98 suffered a heavy defeat before the international break, ultimately losing 5-1 (2-1) away to promotion favourites VfL Wolfsburg.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
Darmstadt will play away at Wolfsburg (September 18th/6:30pm). Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to the victory against Bielefeld. Nicolas Verkooijen replaces Marco Richter, and Aleksandar Vukotic starts in place of Yannik Lührs.
“We must be ready to seize the moments.”
Ahead of Friday's away game against VfL Wolfsburg (September 18th, 6:30pm), Florian Kohfeldt spoke about the upcoming opponent, his own approach, and the past week of training. We've summarised the most important points for you.
Opposition Check: VfL Wolfsburg
This is the period in which the Champions League increasingly becomes his personal stage. Cristiano Ronaldo dominates Europe's premier club competition like almost no other player before him: goals galore, records, memorable nights, and with Real Madrid, a team that shapes European football during these years. Especially in the knockout stages, Ronaldo always seems to be there when it matters most. But let's start from the beginning:
Fan Information for the Wolfsburg game
The next floodlit match is coming up: On Friday evening, we'll be playing away at VfL Wolfsburg (September 18th, 6:30pm) for Matchday 6 of the 2. Bundesliga. As usual, you can find all the important information about traveling to the stadium and visiting the ground in the fan information.
Facts & Figures: The top facts about the Wolfsburg game
On Friday (September 18th), Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against VfL Wolfsburg. Before the match, it's worth taking a look at some facts and figures: Noah Weißhaupt is currently one of the most fouled players in the 2. Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg boasts the most valuable squad in the league's history, and there have also been some memorable encounters between the two clubs in the past.
Member presale for the October home games
Three home games, three chances to get tickets: On Wednesday, September 16th, at 12 noon, the members' presale for Darmstadt 98's October home games begins. The presale covers the matches against Energie Cottbus (October 10th), FC St. Pauli (October 23rd), and 1. FC Magdeburg (October 31st). Each member can purchase up to four tickets per game.
New youth academy functional building completed
Construction of the new functional building at the Merck youth performance center of SV Darmstadt 98 is complete. With the two-story modular building, the club is improving the infrastructure for its youth players, coaches, and staff at Kastanienallee.
A red card turns the game around.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team lost their home game against FC Turabdin-Babylon 3-2 despite leading 1-0 at the break. After a comfortable 2-0 lead, the Lilies were reduced to ten men following a red card and ultimately let the game slip away.
Registration deadline for the Lilien Team Marathon extended
Good news for everyone who wants to participate in the Lilien Team Marathon – presented by CRAFT DA: The registration deadline has been extended to September 20, 2026. The second edition of the running event, organised by SV Darmstadt 98, will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026. At the Lilien Team Marathon, running enthusiasts and beginners alike can complete a marathon or half-marathon distance together with friends, colleagues, or family.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
This season, Darmstadt 98 fans will once again be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by their team. In addition to the joy and excitement of celebrating each goal, supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pilsner for every goal scored at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.