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.“
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.