Arminia Bielefeld hosted SV Arminia Hannover and delivered a performance that remains unmatched to this day. DSC Bielefeld swept aside their opponents with an 11-0 victory. It was not only an extraordinary rout, but also remains the biggest win in the history of the 2. Bundesliga.
But that one afternoon was just the culmination of a historic season. The team from East Westphalia dominated the 1979/80 second division season, setting several records in the process. Arminia Bielefeld remained unbeaten for 28 consecutive matches – a league record they still share with FC St. Pauli. Remarkably, DSC Arminia achieved this run within a single season.
The Bielefeld Alm stadium also became a virtually impregnable fortress. Arminia secured 18 home wins that season, equaling the then-current second division record held by FC 08 Homburg. Even more impressive was their goal difference: they finished with an incredible +89.
Christian Sackewitz and Norbert Eilenfeldt were particularly symbolic of the team’s enormous attacking prowess. Both players surpassed the 30-goal mark that season. Eilenfeldt scored 30 goals, Sackewitz even 35. To this day, it remains the only time in the history of the 2. Bundesliga that two players from the same club have each scored at least 30 goals in a single season.
The 1979/80 season thus remains one of the most extraordinary seasons in Bielefeld’s club history. A team on a record-breaking spree, the Alm stadium transformed into a fortress, and statistics that still stand the test of time more than four decades later.
Oliver Kirch’s team failed to win a single away game, neither in the cup nor in the league. Four points from their home matches so far put Arminia in tenth place in the table.
| Opposition | Result | Outcome |
| St. Pauli (H) | 2:2 | 1 |
| FC Nürnberg (A) | 1:4 | 0 |
| Sonnenhof Großaspach (A) (Pokal) | 2:5 A.E.T (Pens) | Eliminated |
| Energie Cottbus (H) | 3:0 | 3 |
| Karlsruher SC (A) | 1:2 | 0 |
| Top Scorers | Top Assists |
| Joel Grodowski – 4 Goals | Henri Koudossou – 1 Assist |
| Marvin Mehlem – 1 Goal | Isaiah Young – 1 Assist |
| Marius Wörl – 1 Goal | Jonas Kersken – 1 Assist |
| Jannik Rochelt – 1 Goal |
Oliver Kirch
Head coach of Arminia BielefeldArminia Bielefeld’s defence is generally very solid. They’ve conceded just 3.98 expected goals this season, the best figure in the entire league. Anyone who manages to get a shot off against the East Westphalians rarely finds themselves in a truly promising position. The problem from Bielefeld’s perspective is that their opponents have been surprisingly efficient in front of goal. Despite their low xG value, Arminia have already conceded eight goals – more than twice as many as would be expected based on the quality of their chances. While Kirch’s team is successfully clearing their opponents from dangerous areas, they’ve been punished for almost every mistake so far.
At 22 years old, Marius Wörl is already a true icon at Arminia Bielefeld. His move to East Westphalia initially began as a loan. In the summer of 2023, the midfielder transferred from Hannover 96 to Arminia, and the loan was extended a year later. After the historic 2024/25 season, Wörl had become an indispensable part of the Bielefeld squad. In August 2025, DSC Arminia Bielefeld made the transfer permanent. This season, Wörl is once again a key player in Bielefeld’s midfield and has already scored one goal in the first four second-division matches.
His footballing journey began far from the Alm (Arminia’s stadium). Growing up in Gosseltshausen in Upper Bavaria, Wörl first played for TSV Rohrbach before joining the youth academy of FC Bayern Munich as a child. In 2018, he moved to TSV 1860 Munich, where he later took his first steps in professional football. His journey took him from Hanover to Bielefeld – and it was there that the former German U20 international experienced his greatest moments to date. In the 2024/25 season, he celebrated the 3. Liga championship and promotion with Arminia Bielefeld. At the same time, Bielefeld sensationally reached the DFB Cup final. Wörl contributed three goals and three assists on the road to Berlin, including scoring the equaliser to make it 1-1 in the semi-final victory against Bayer Leverkusen.
His extraordinary cup run later earned him a very special honour: Wörl was named „Cup Hero of the Season,“ and his footprints have since been immortalised on the DFB Cup Walk of Fame at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. The midfielder has also left his mark in Bielefeld – quite literally: A huge graffiti mural on the east stand of the SchücoArena commemorates Wörl and the historic cup run. Despite these experiences, the Bavarian native remains deeply connected to his home region. Wörl describes himself as a family man; his parents regularly make the long journey from Bavaria for his home games. And sometime after his career, he might even return to Gosseltshausen. Until then, however, his sporting life will likely remain centred at the Bielefeld Alm stadium.
Darmstadt host Arminia Bielefeld. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the defeat in Kaiserslautern. Carlo Sickinger starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, who is out with a thigh injury. Returning player Marco Richter replaces Lars Kehl in the starting eleven, and Hojae Lee starts instead of Lance Duijvestijn.
Floodlight Friday! On Friday evening (Sept. 11, 6:30pm), SV 98 takes on Arminia Bielefeld in Matchday 5 action. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match? And where can you follow the game? As always, we’ve gathered all the key information about the match against Bielefeld for you in "Matchday Guide."
For the upcoming home match on Friday (September 11, 2026, at 6:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Starting this season, we are introducing dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance offering easier access at Karl-Hess-Platz.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team won 3-1 (0-0) against SV Rot-Weiss Walldorf. In a heated match, Patrick Kurt's team prevailed and remain undefeated at home.
Ahead of the first evening match of the season against Arminia Bielefeld (September 11th, 6:30pm), our head coach Florian Kohfeldt spoke about returning player Marco Richter, the bond between fans and the team, and the upcoming opponent. We've summarised the most important points for you here:
On Thursday (September 10), the Bundesliga finalised the exact scheduling for Matchdays 7 through 13. For Matchday 7, we host Energie Cottbus on a Saturday. A week later, we travel on a Sunday to face Karlsruher SC at the Wildpark, before welcoming FC St. Pauli to the Böllenfalltor for a Friday evening match under the floodlights on Matchday 9. The following two matchdays—at home against Magdeburg and away in Nürnberg—are both scheduled for Saturdays. Matchdays 12 and 13 will subsequently take place on Friday evenings.
A familiar face is returning to SV 98: The "Lilies" have signed Marco Richter. The 28-year-old previously played for the South Hessian club on loan last season. Richter had agreed to the termination of his contract with 1. FSV Mainz 05 on September 1st, making it possible to sign the attacking midfielder even after the transfer window had closed.
September 10th marks the tenth anniversary of a very special moment in the recent history of SV Darmstadt 98. During the Hessian derby against Eintracht Frankfurt on that day in 2016, Sandro Sirigu scored the decisive goal—and secured an unforgettable 1–0 home victory for the Lilien—shortly before the final whistle with a delivery that was actually intended as a cross. Ten years later, we spoke with him again about that special goal, his memories of his time at the Bölle, and his enduringly close connection to SV 98.
On Friday (September 11th), Arminia Bielefeld will be visiting the Böllenfalltor stadium. For two players, the match will be a reunion with their former club. Christopher Lannert will face Arminia for the first time since his move to Darmstadt, while Marvin Mehlem will be celebrating his birthday at the Bölle. Find out here what other connections exist between the two clubs and which statistics are particularly interesting ahead of the match.
Under the motto "An Evening Dedicated to the Lily," SV Darmstadt 98 and Klöber Insurance Brokers invite you to the first ever Heart Lily Charity Gala at the Da Capo Varieté Darmstadt on November 25, 2026, at 6pm. All net proceeds from the evening will be donated to three organisations in the region.
Clear words, full steam ahead, and a cup draw in Saarland: Marcel Schuhen speaks after the Kaiserslautern match about responsibility, team spirit, and dealing with setbacks. Meanwhile, our veterans team is on a trip to Regensburg, 180 new bicycle parking spaces are being built around the Bölle stadium, and SV Elversberg awaits in the DFB Cup. The young Lilies also have little time to catch their breath: their next Hessenliga match is already scheduled for Wednesday evening (September 9th). As usual, you'll find all the news and stories from SV Darmstadt 98's club life in "Lilies Across the Board".
Once again this season, our premium partner ENTEGA is creating unique stadium experiences. For every home match, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP Lounge. The application deadline for the match against Bielefeld is Wednesday (September 9th) at 12pm.