Showing great character: SV Darmstadt 98 demonstrated their comeback qualities in the second half. After SpVgg Greuther Fürth took a 2-1 lead, the Lilies quickly struck back with two more goals and sealed the home victory with a 4-2 scoreline in the closing stages. We've gathered all the post-match reactions for you.
„From the 60th minute onwards, we played really good football and created a lot of chances. It’s not a given that we play like that. We had great support from the bench today. Fabian Nürnberger, Marco Richter, and Mey Papela played very well and were a real boost. The first 60 minutes belonged to us, but also to Fürth, who did a very good job. They marked Fraser and Killian very well, not allowing us the kind of opportunities we like. The first 10 minutes were okay, then Fürth controlled the game for 50 minutes, and then we played really well in the last 30 minutes. Based on the chances we created, the win was deserved, but against a very well-organised opponent.“
„It was a very intense game. We had a tough start. The team kept their composure after conceding, stayed focused, and then played a very good game. We deservedly went into halftime at 1-1, and then turned the game around in the second half with a very good attacking move. When you’re leading 2-1 away against a very good opponent who rightfully belongs at the top of the table, you simply have to give everything to take points home. Then you concede two goals from set pieces, which is extremely bitter. If you want to get points, you can’t concede four goals. We left too much space and had seven or eight minutes where we let the game slip away. I’m not one for looking to blame others. But the 2-2 goal was clearly offside.“
„I’m delighted to have scored a header today, and I hope it continues like this. I scored plenty in my youth, but this was my first header at the professional level. I think we got off to a good start. After the short break, we needed a little time to recover. The coach had some good things to say at halftime. The substitutions also brought a lot of energy to the pitch. This shows that everyone is needed and that we’ve grown together as a team. The players coming off the bench are just as important as those starting. Our focus is now on the weekend in Elversberg; we know how tough it is there. We didn’t perform well there last year, and we want to put on a different performance this time.“
„In the end, it was deserved. We started well, especially in the first ten minutes leading up to our first goal. We combined very well and were in control. Then our passing wasn’t quite right, the timing wasn’t perfect, and to some extent, we invited Fürth in. At halftime, we drew the right conclusions and made some tactical adjustments. That did us good, despite Fürth going 2-1 up. Then we showed the right mentality to get the game back under control. In the end, we scored four goals, and then you leave the pitch as deserved winners.“
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: