Wednesday also had two units for the Lilies. While the professionals groaned and sweated in the background, Paul Fernie was available to media representatives for a media round during the morning training session. The conditions in the training camp, the squad and the general mood around SV 98 – many topics were discussed. The sports director commented…
We have everything we need here to get better. Hotel, nutrition, regeneration, a short walk to the sports field, weather. Now it’s about delivering performance.
The new recruits have integrated quickly and have delivered their performance so far. We are in a process of getting to know each other and building relationships. We are generally in a “growing together” phase at all levels in and around the club. Not just within the team, but also when it comes to the team and fans, as well as the team and the club. Days like last Saturday, for example, help enormously when we had a fan festival together at the stadium.
The position on the left is still open. We are in one conversation or another, but we want to make the right decision. We are not under time pressure where you might make mistakes. We would rather take the time necessary to find the right person.
There is a loose request for Marvin, but as of now there is no concrete interest in any of our players. I’m looking forward to all the guys who are here. We want to keep top performers like Marvin and will do everything we can to ensure that he stays. But the transfer window is still open for a little longer, so we have to be prepared for everything that comes.
The players must want to show: “Everything for the club”. Heart and soul, passion, energy, intensity, activity on the pitch. This is what Torsten and his coaching team expect from each individual. On and off the pitch. It is important to find the right types. It’s not just about football talent; there are several facets to squad planning. The human component is also extremely important. What we all want to see is heart and passion.
When I started out, the negative experiences of the season were already noted, and that’s only human. My job was to find solutions. So far we have all done this together and implemented new ideas. I’m currently feeling euphoria and energy around the team. Also in conjunction with the fans. It’s clear: we’re in the preparation phase; we haven’t achieved anything yet. But it feels different.
Integration and identification is only possible if you have dealt with the city and the club. That’s one of the reasons why we went on a bike tour on Friday and stopped at many places in Darmstadt to find out more about the city and the Lilies. At the end of the tour we watched a video that conveyed what had happened in this club in the last few years – both positive and negative. Our goal with the team must be to build a feeling of what it means to play for this club. And the least we can do is perform and give something back. That’s our turn and I hope the fans notice that too.
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.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.