Control of the game and significantly more possession of the ball, but no goals. SV Darmstadt 98 added another point to their points account after the goalless draw against Preußen Münster. How do the Darmstadt protagonists classify the 0-0? What do the two head coaches say? We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
“We had a lot of control for almost 90 minutes. However, we were unable to convert this control into compelling scoring opportunities. Even though we certainly had opportunities to score, like in the first half through Förster or after the break through Riedel. I am very satisfied with the defensive behavior. We hardly offered a mistake and allowed very few tricky moments. Overall, Münster earned the point through an outstanding defensive performance. On the other hand, we lacked that last shot of confidence on offense to win the game. We take the point and are happy about our first clean sheet of the season.”
“We have big plans against the team of the moment from Darmstadt. We also had great respect. In the first half we made it difficult for Darmstadt to build up the game and didn’t allow this final scoring opportunity. In the second half we knew that a force was coming and we had to fight it with everything we had. And we defended outstandingly. Nevertheless, with Darmstadt’s quality, a ball can always slip through. Towards the end we freed ourselves very well. With the two top chances you might even be able to win a game like this. Overall, I am very satisfied with the team unity and passionate defense. Getting a 0-0 draw in Darmstadt is very good for us.”
„Today’s game was reminiscent of the game against Ulm: a very, very deep opponent who was waiting for the space and just waiting for our mistakes. When the opponents start playing like that against us, it’s also a compliment for us. We had the game to win the game. But we didn’t have the clarity of chances. It was still a big step forward. It’s about not losing a game like that, but then getting a point with good remaining defense in the important situations and defended well. We’ll take the point with us today. It was also important to keep a clean sheet – even if it took far too long to get the first clean sheet.“
„Of course we wanted to win. Everything was set up. Saturday night, 8.30pm, floodlit game. But we finally kept a clean sheet. And the result was okay. Münster closed the spaces between the chains very well and the field very well. We had to play a lot from the outside and get crosses, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to score a goal. It was important that we had good protection despite our dominance, and we were able to do that for the most part. We’re going to Bremen and want to play good, courageous football there too. We’re on a really good path and we’ll continue on this path.“
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.