No points for SV 98. The Lilies, who were weakened by injuries, ultimately lost 3-0 against SV Elversberg. The South Hessians are still waiting for their first win in 2025. The people of Darmstadt were dissatisfied with the performance and the current phase on the microphones after the game. We have summarised the quotes for you.
“Congratulations to Horst and Elversberg. It was a deserved victory for Elversberg. It was a game that could have gone either way for a long time. We won the ball in the first half where we ran towards the box or had free feet in the penalty area. I have to totally protect the team because they really wanted to. But they got wild in the final phase, which wasn’t smart. The red card is inexcusable. This was a stupid thing that wasn’t right. Overall, we have had a lot of setbacks in the last few days and weeks. This is not an excuse, it is simply the facts. We already had a long list of injuries before the game yesterday. Then Sergio Lopez was injured in the final training session and Fraser Hornby was also out five minutes before the start of the game. Many factors are currently working against us. But we must not use them as excuses, we must name them and continue to act. Except for the last 20 minutes, we put in a performance that made it not unlikely that we would win the game today. We had a very good development. But we now have a dent in the results and the euphoria. Now we have to be clear and stay with ourselves.”
„Thanks for the congratulations. It was a hard-fought game. Both teams tried to bring their solutions forward and defend properly. Ball control wasn’t there in the first half as I would have liked. But that also had to do with defending and attacking the opponent. It went back and forth for long stretches. The game could have gone one way or the other. Thank God we pulled it for ourselves. After 3-0 we felt like we could pull it off. We had to defend a lot of attacks without allowing much. I’m glad that the boys were rewarded for their good performance. Basically it’s a great result and a deserved win for us.”
“We are in a difficult phase. At the front there is no last desire to score a goal and at the back there is no last conviction to prevent a goal being conceded. What was taken for granted for a long time is currently missing a little. There are also bad passes that we haven’t had in a long time. Elversberg was very strong and difficult for us to take hold of. We knew what to expect and were still usually a step too late. This is also how the goals were created. The failures are of course bitter, we are missing important players. Still, everyone in the squad is good enough to replace these guys. It’s not that. Nevertheless, we are still convinced of our plan and that we are a good team. I am sure that we will show a reaction in Braunschweig.”
“It wasn’t our day today. We weren’t good enough. After coming on as a substitute, I wanted to help the team, perhaps with a goal. But we immediately conceded 3-0 and had a man sent off, which made it even more difficult. We have to find a way to regain our form from last year. It’s not a good phase at the moment. Each of us has to improve. Nevertheless, we are a good team with a good plan.”
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.