What a show of resilience from the the Lilies in their first competitive game in 2025! SV Darmstadt 98 came back despite being 2-0 down against Fortuna Düsseldorf and added a point to their points account thanks to a 2-2 draw. For the first time in over 30 years, the South Hessians were able to achieve anything worthwhile in Düsseldorf. The Darmstadt protagonists were accordingly happy about coming back and winning the point, but also critical of the two goals they conceded at the microphones after the final whistle. We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
„It was a game that needed a little bit of time to get going. We controlled the game in the first half, but we didn’t force it. After losing the ball, we were too disorganised in the duel and conceded the first goal. From my point of view, it was a strange result at the break. Afterwards we played 20 really bad minutes in which Fortuna deservedly made it 2-0 and could have possibly even added a third goal. A big compliment goes to my team for their morale „Even though they weren’t so clean in many small things today and didn’t reach their performance limit, it’s ultimately a well-deserved point, but one that was no longer necessarily to be expected after this game.“
„My feeling was that the opponent didn’t control the game in the first half. Both teams leveled off, it was an even game. We only allowed one shot against us and had a few shooting opportunities ourselves. The goal came when we played really well. So we went into the break with a good feeling. At half-time we adjusted our positioning against the ball and at the beginning of the second half we had more shots and made it 2-0. In the end it’s our own fault that we revived the opponent with an individual mistake and the subsequent penalty and that we left the winning ways. I’m therefore extremely dissatisfied with the result.“
„It was the difficult start to the second half of the season as expected from two teams on equal footing. We got going well in the first few minutes and controlled the game. We also had our chances. But due to a mistake on our part and their only chance to score in the first half, Fortuna took the lead. In the first half we still had the feeling that nothing was lost here. The 0-2 result was of course bitter, but we had good morale in the team to turn things around like this and I’m proud of the team.“
„We showed willpower. It’s by no means easy to come back here after a 2-0 deficit. Of course you always want to win, but we’ll take this point with us. We had a very difficult time getting into the game after the break and conceded the 2-0, but after that we found our game more and more, because Düsseldorf didn’t get any security. After the 2-1, things got really nasty for Düsseldorf and we were able to build up the pressure and make it 2-2 overall can we go home with a positive feeling.“
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:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.