Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
The KSC shines not only on the pitch, but especially in the boxing ring. When the action is fast and furious, a Karlsruhe boxer usually triumphs – at least that’s what the impressive trophy case suggests: 27 German championships and over 160 Baden championship titles are among the KSC boxers‘ achievements.
But the KSC’s success isn’t limited to the ring; they also know where to land their shots in darts. In 2023, they not only celebrated the national darts title, but also successfully defended it the following year. The Baden track and field athletes have amassed titles on an even grander scale. From the 1920s to the 1960s, they won German championships, Olympic medals in Rome, and set world records. The KSC is thus historically and currently very well represented in grassroots sports. But let’s now turn our attention back to the football stadium and the current form of the Baden team.
Sitting in ninth place with 40 points, the club from the Wildparkstadion no longer has to fear relegation, and there’s no chance of moving up the table either. In their last five matches, KSC faced three of the top five teams and lost every one. However, unlike Darmstadt, Eichner’s team managed clear victories against Fürth and Bielefeld. Overall, they have earned six points from their last five games.
| Opposition | Result | Points |
| Hannover 96 (H) | 1:3 | 0 |
| SV Elversberg (A) | 0:3 | 0 |
| Arminia Bielefeld (H) | 4:1 | 3 |
| FC Schalke 04 (A) | 0:1 | 0 |
| SpVgg Greuther Fürth (H) | 3:1 | 3 |
| Top Scorers | Top Assists |
| Marvin Wanitzek – 14 Goals | Marvin Wanitzek – 9 Assists |
| Fabian Schleusener – 10 Goals | David Herold – 6 Assists |
| Louey Ben Farhat – 6 Goals | Fabian Schleusener – 4 Assists |
| Lilian Egloff – 4 Goals | Christoph Kobald – 3 Assists |
| Shio Fukuda – 3 Goals | Philipp Förster – 3 Assists |
Chistian Eichner
Head coach of Karlsruher SCA person is born every eight seconds, a ray of sunlight reaches the Earth every eight minutes, and KSC scores every eight shots on goal. That’s pure efficiency and a top statistic in the second division – shared with SV 98. But Eichner’s team isn’t just succeeding according to the motto „better now than later,“ they’re even exceeding statistical expectations. With an xGoals value of 41, they’re outperforming their own season average by seven goals; only Greuther Fürth can match that in the league.
20th minute. A through ball. He whips down the left flank on his way to the Magdeburg goal, cuts across the players‘ paths, moves into the middle, and, surrounded by three defenders, curls the ball into the top left corner for a 1-0 lead for KSC.
53rd minute. A misplaced pass from KSC, easy pickings for the Magdeburg defence. But one player reacts quicker, intercepts, turns, and from 16 metres, he curls the ball into the top corner again – 2-0 for Karlsruhe. Louey Ben Farhat not only knows where the goal is, but also where the keeper can’t reach it. And when he scores, he scores beautifully, really beautifully. As Ben Farhat impressively demonstrated with his brace against FCM. What’s more, whenever the 19-year-old has scored this season, KSC has always earned points. But his season hasn’t been quite that simple.
The 19-year-old suffered a metatarsal fracture on the third matchday, forcing him to the bench until the 18th matchday. But he’s back, and not just in Karlsruhe. The Waiblingen native, who plays as a second striker for KSC, also represents the Tunisian national team. He featured in the last two pre-season friendlies for the North Africans. Could his path lead from KSC to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA?
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
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: