The home winning streak continues! Thanks to an improved performance after halftime, SV 98 won their first match of the new year at the Bölle stadium 2-0 (0-0). Their last defeat at the Bölle dates back to last season. What did the players and both head coaches, Miroslav Klose and Florian Kohfeldt, have to say about this Friday evening match?
„I saw a very good Nürnberg team in the first half. To be honest, I didn’t think we played that badly in the first half. Nürnberg were really good, though. Nevertheless, we pressed bravely and found the gaps. I agree with Miroslav Klose that we could definitely have been behind at halftime. The good thing is that we stayed focused and changed one or two things after halftime. We also gained more control through the set piece. After the 1-0, we had several more scoring opportunities. So, in the end, the result is fair, but Nürnberg were a really tough opponent. That’s why this win means so much to me today. We remained solid, had the stamina, and also the necessary bit of luck before the break to avoid falling behind. So, compliments to my team.“
„We saw a good game. In the first half, we played some really good football and had good positional play. We had a few chances. I would have liked us to take the lead then, so we could have continued to build on our positional play in the second half. Darmstadt had to play more bravely, and after the break, they were more confident. In the second half, they were purposeful, using their size and power on set pieces. That’s always difficult to defend, but we did that well for the most part. But unfortunately, you can’t defend everything. Darmstadt then added to their lead because they are very good in transition and ultimately deserved the win.“
„We played a good game, especially towards the end. We started well, then the game was evenly matched, and Nürnberg applied some pressure before halftime. The team’s mentality shone through in the second half. We deserved to win, and I’m very happy with the team. Home is a magical place for us; our home run is fantastic. Keeping a clean sheet is especially important for every player. It was my first game as a left-back, and Nürnberg has a lot of good one-on-one players. It’s not easy, but I think I did well. I’m happy for Luca; that was a really nice goal. It was about time for him (laughs). He already said in the locker room that he was about to break through.“
„The game unfolded similarly to the first leg. Nürnberg is a strong team. We wanted to bring energy to the pitch from the start, and I think we did that. Nürnberg builds up play with a lot of men, and they did that well too. We were chasing the game a bit, but we weren’t really in any danger. Despite the one or two shots we had, I can’t recall a single clear-cut chance. In the second half, we opened the floodgates with the corner, and that did us good. We had more possession then, but that’s to be expected, because we’re a strong team.“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
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: