No points against one of the top teams in the 2nd Bundesliga. The Lilies lose against 1. FC Magdeburg 1:2. The home team got into the game well and deservedly took the lead. But the increasing number of chances for the guests turned the score around. Accordingly disappointed – especially because SV 98 pushed for the equaliser in the last 20 minutes, but didn't have luck on their side – the Darmstadt protagonists have given their opinions. We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
Congratulations to Magdeburg and Christian on their victory. We had the clearer chances to score when we were better in the first half. It’s a shame we’re only leading 1-0. Through Marseiler, Corredor and Hornby we had great chances to score more goals. But then we lost control, but there were no fireworks of chances for the FCM. The two goals conceded before and shortly after the break were very annoying, as we lost the assignment and Magdeburg also played well. They are a team that is one of the top teams in the league in terms of style of play and structure. But we stayed brave in the second half and didn’t allow ourselves to be knocked down. A draw would have been at least deserved over the 90 minutes. But we didn’t use our phases to win the game. Magdeburg, on the other hand, did exactly that.
„It was a game that had different phases. Today we faced an opponent who had a lot of quality in their ranks. We didn’t start the game well. Darmstadt outplayed us to get into the box so dangerously. After, we needed a few minutes to manage the deficit, but then we regained control of the game and created more and more chances to score. After the break, we wanted to put more pressure on the opponent and then we no longer had the determination to make it. It was a different game after the sending off. It was important that we showed resilience. We didn’t allow anything for a long time, but Darmstadt still had some good chances that our goalkeeper was able to save.“
„We are of course disappointed after the defeat. We put a lot of pressure on, especially from the back, and hoped that we could still make it 2-2. Overall, Magdeburg put a lot of pressure on over a certain period of time. They always play well, especially from the back, which is their great strength. If we run behind the front and the defence falls further and further, it will be difficult to concede the goal to make it 1-1. Ultimately, we had good chances, it’s a shame that we didn’t have the luck we needed at the end.“
„It hurts that we couldn’t give the fans a home win. We started the game well. We scored the goal in the early stages, clearly had the better chances and should have made it 2-0. Then Magdeburg got it, of course they have a special style of play – with a lot of dribblers who are difficult to defend. When we conceded a goal in the first half, the goal was unnecessary. Nevertheless, we continued to fight and then had a man advantage. It was also forced to a certain extent because we had the advantage in terms of football and it was a one-goal game – unfortunately not with the luck on our side. Still, we didn’t have a bit of luck on our side I’m proud of the team, how we held up and created our chances to score against a top opponent. These things should be put in the foreground.“
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.