Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
10.05.2024 / English
“Opportunity to send a thank you to the fans”
Press conference in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. Before the last home game of the season against TSG Hoffenheim (May 12/3:30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht was in the room to answer questions. The Lilien head coach spoke about the upcoming game, but also about contract issues in the squad and about the top talent team. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: Fabian Holland and Fraser Hornby are still out injured. Matthias Bader (nose surgery), Clemens Riedel (ankle problems), Sebastian Polter (infection) and Braydon Manu (rehab after a torn muscle fibre) are also out. Christoph Zimmermann is missing and suspended. Bartol Franjic and Klaus Gjasula are back in training.
… about the last home game of the season:
It is the last home game in the Bundesliga. And we have every desire to win this game. This would be a nice moment and is our opportunity to send a big thank you to our fans. Despite the great disappointment we all feel about the season, the solidarity between them and us is absolutely there.
... about the upcoming opponent:
Hoffenheim will be a highly motivated opponent who has the opportunity to get into Europe. TSG is equipped with very good individual players, Andrej Kramaric has recently emerged as a fixture again and Maximilan Beier has developed enormously. They usually play with a back three and they recently proved once again against Leipzig that they can play really well.
...for motivation for Sunday:
Every single player can present themselves well again. This also has something to do with your own drive and with grabbing your own honour. The boys showed this motivation in training this week. My aim is to always get the team on the pitch so that they are ready. And I believe that, despite our score, morale has never been a problem this season.
… on the future of players with expiring contracts:
Of course, we are already thinking about one or two players. We mustn’t forget that we promoted with many of these players. So they have absolutely proven their suitability for the second division. It’s basically about how we want to change our team and which of these players could fit in there. The question is: What value can a player bring to what we want to build here? It was important that Paul now got an idea of the boys and we are in communication about these players. It is important that we are open in our communication with the players.
… to the top talent team:
I am very happy that we will implement the team in this way. And of course we want to fill this team with life. Understandably, there was the hurdle regarding league affiliation and it is nice that the Hessian Football Association has now made the decision to let the team compete in the Hessenliga. The Hessenliga is a great league so that our boys can get used to men’s football. This is also an advantage for our talent acquisition because young players often ask questions about playing practice. We have often been second winners there because other teams were able to guarantee this high level of match practice.
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".