A fast-paced start, a disjointed first half after Marcus Müller's sending-off. However, Darmstadt showed a different side at the start of the second half. After an early double strike in the second half from goals by Isac Lidberg and Niklas Schmidt, the team from southern Hesse cruised to a comfortable home victory.
„It was an open game with Kiel having a slight advantage as long as we were playing eleven against eleven. We could have fallen behind in the third minute, and although we did have some attacking moves ourselves, it was predictably difficult for us. Even though the red card helped us, it’s not always easy to play through that. We were very consistent and calm in our play until we were 2-0 up. Then we got a bit sluggish. But we recovered, and in the end, it was a deserved home win after a difficult week for us. A defeat can affect a team, but we handled it very well – especially considering the many key players we were missing. Schuh put it brilliantly in his pre-match speech: We’re not individual players, we’re Darmstadt 98. We knew we were up against a top opponent with a fantastic style of football. We had immense respect for them, and to win this game 2-0 is a huge joy.“
„Congratulations to Flo and Darmstadt on their victory. We made it easier for Darmstadt by playing with ten men. Nevertheless, even with one man less, we tried to give our all and invest everything. Up until the red card, we were playing very well, had scoring opportunities, and really should have taken the lead. After that, it was simply difficult. We worked hard and defended well. Therefore, I can’t fault my team. Apart from the result, I’m very satisfied with them. We’re on a very good path. And we’ll earn our luck.“
„After the red card, the game was really tough. We adapted our game very well in the second half, and the coach recognised that perfectly. We immediately felt we were creating a lot of chances and then scored the goals. Overall, we did very well in the second half. The team is very cohesive. Even when you win games, you honestly assess each other: what went well and what went badly. We’d be happy if everyone is fit; we need that now in this crucial period. You can see how deep the squad is and that you can rely on the lads.“
Regarding his goal:
„I’m happy about my goal, but I’m not going to go off on a tangent and take my clothes off in the locker room (laughs). I’m going to have a nice meal today. Tomorrow is for recovery, and then we want to win in Magdeburg.“
„The first ten to fifteen minutes were very evenly matched. Then, of course, the red card helped us push Kiel back into their own half. However, we didn’t create as many chances in the first half as we had hoped. After the break, we switched to a back four, and after that, it was a very one-sided game. Isac’s goal was the breakthrough, and we had further opportunities after that. It was an absolutely well-deserved victory. We are a very cohesive team where everything fits together very well.“
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: