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 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.