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.“
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.