They fought to the very end, playing with ten men, and tried everything. But in the end, Darmstadt had to settle for a 3-3 draw against SV Elversberg in the sold-out Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. How do the Darmstadt players and staff assess the passionate 90 minutes at the Bölle? What did both head coaches have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
„The first few minutes didn’t feel so good, but we got into the game better with the quickfire double. And then we conceded two goals that should never have happened. Then came the worst-case scenario just before halftime with the red card and the resulting goal to make it 3-2. We went into halftime with a brutal setback, but we regrouped and, in my opinion, played an extremely good second half. Those 45 minutes showed me once again the strong foundation this club has, the foundation on which it stands and always will. To deliver such a performance against such a top-class team, one that poses problems for every opponent in this league, especially playing with ten men, is incredibly impressive. We pushed ourselves beyond our physical limits, we ran hard, and we were always there for each other. Nevertheless, to be honest, this point isn’t enough to put any more pressure on the top three. But it was an incredibly awesome evening at the Bölle. This is how second-division football on a Saturday night can be truly enjoyable.“
„What more could a football fan ask for! We actually started the game well, then suddenly we were 2-0 down, but we came back very strong, and I’m very proud of my team. We shouldn’t be too critical; the lads managed to turn things around from 2-0 down to 3-2 up. A point is a point. In the second half, you could feel the magic of the Bölle stadium. During that period, you wouldn’t have guessed we had an extra man. The opposition defended with great passion and still managed to get into pressing situations. We need to play with more composure, but that also takes an opponent, and they were running like two men at times today. They really gave us a hard time, and we had to fight. In the end, we battled to a 3-3 draw.“
„It was a completely wild game. What happened after halftime is extremely important, in my opinion. The lads gave it their all while playing with ten men, that was really good. It was a strong performance from the team, the coaching staff, the support staff – simply from everyone at the Bölle today. Elversberg is a strong team, and they showed that again today. But we ran until we had blisters and then we deserved the point.“
„It was an absolutely top-class match for me. Two teams desperately wanted to win. It was a goal fest with six goals. Everything was possible, but I’m incredibly proud of the team and how we fought back in the second half. The way we presented ourselves was truly a Darmstadt 98 performance. A team that fights for everything, that absolutely shows the passion and the will to win the game. There were moments where we could have defended better, but the important thing is: we stuck with it, especially after the red card. With ten men on the pitch and the many chances we had in the end, I can only be satisfied.“
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.