SV Darmstadt 98 lost 2-1 (1-1) to 1. FC Köln after a tough match. Following the at times wild encounter, Florian Kohfeldt, Clemens Riedel, and Marcel Schuhen discussed the game. We've compiled all the comments from the match for you.
„Congratulations to FC on their home win. It was an exciting and eventful game, but after a minute, I wasn’t in a particularly good mood. My team’s reaction after going behind was very good; we remained emotionally stable. We had a slight advantage until halftime, without being dominant. Köln made a change after the break, which we struggled with for a moment, but then we changed things ourselves and regained control. We played with great passion while outnumbered. Nevertheless, it’s another game in which we didn’t get enough points for our performance. Overall, my team’s morale was very good, but they lacked a bit of cleverness.“
„We got off to a great start with the goal and were in control for the first ten minutes. But then we lost our way. With the penalty, we played into the opponent’s hands and brought them back into the game. We didn’t develop the control we had hoped for. We then made some changes at halftime, including with new personnel. We invested a lot, and the numerical advantage played into our hands. But we also built up this momentum. We still had many chances that we should have finished much better. Marvin Schwäbe had to save us from Vukotic in the 98th minute. Overall, I think we worked hard for the win, but we also deserved it.“
„The start wasn’t good, of course. Falling behind after a minute wasn’t good. What we did after that was very good. Köln didn’t have many opportunities and had few ideas about how to create chances. We had a good plan, which was rewarded with a period of pressure and the penalty. In the second half, FC changed things up, but we were still the better team. It became difficult with ten men, but Köln still needed a penalty to score. Otherwise, we defended well. And we even had a great chance through Vuko in the 98th minute. Even with ten men, we could have done better.“
„The sending off was certainly painful for us, because we obviously had to play differently after that. It was a tough fight, 8:30pm, and in the end, we suffered a bitter defeat. Being behind after a minute was a difficult start, but after that, we showed a good reaction and always knew we had something in it. We’ll work on this game as well and then want to play well against Ulm. We still need a few points.“
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.