Back to Darmstadt without anything countable. The Lilies lost 3-0 to VfL Wolfsburg on the 32nd Bundesliga matchday – An early double strike and a goal in stoppage time sealed the defeat in Lower Saxony. The Darmstadt protagonists were correspondingly disappointed with the outcome of the game on the microphones after the final whistle. We have compiled the quotes from the game in the Volkswagen Arena for you.
„Congratulations to VfL Wolfsburg on their deserved victory. We had the opportunity to take the lead through Tim Skarke in the first few minutes. But in the phase after that we made mistakes that are punished at this level. That’s how we ended up with 0: 2 behind. In our situation it is of course very difficult mentally to be down by two goals so early, but we managed to close the wings better and find our way into the game in the air, but in the end VfL got through the game confidently and deserved to win.“
„We solved it very seriously at the beginning and played out the situations very well. After the second goal, the opponent changed things a little, it became more difficult, so we were a little lacking in solutions. After the break we had more switching actions, wanted to allow the opponent come a little bit, that definitely worked, but we didn’t make the most of our situations. At 2-0 you’re still a little nervous on the sidelines, but you could always feel a positive tension and concentration. Congratulations to my team.“
„We were 2-0 down after 10 minutes. After that, it was important that we stayed clear in our heads and didn’t get caught up in a whirlwind. After that, we got into the game better and were more courageous with the ball. We even had that one or two chances, but didn’t score the goal. In the second half, the game just sputtered along. We did the bare minimum. That reflects the season: a lot of effort, little results. Overall it was a deserved victory for VfL Wolfsburg.“
… about his start:
„The idea has been around for a while, but unfortunately I’ve had muscular problems in the last few weeks. After relegation was unfortunately sealed, it quickly became clear that I would still get one or two games – because I deserved it, always put my foot down and kept my foot on it, it was an honour for me to be able to play another Bundesliga game.“
„We noticed straight away in the first ten minutes that we didn’t get into our pressing, were too timid and couldn’t implement what we had planned. When we conceded goals, we didn’t defend them consistently and ended up with a 2-0 deficit, after ten minutes it was of course a Herculean task. It was important that we stabilised and at the end of the first half we had our chances to possibly score the next goal. After the break we defended well but we didn’t really have any high-percentage chances ourselves. Wolfsburg played it down confidently and in a ruthless manner. The third goal hurt because it obviously made the result look very clear. But we didn’t collapse after the 2-0 defeat, we woke ourselves up because of it. You can already see that we were seized by the honour and didn’t want to be dismantled here. We know which coat of arms we wear on our chest and we want to represent the lily in every game. You can still see that this team is intact and nobody is tearing each other apart on the pitch. It remains a privilege for us to play in the Bundesliga. Accordingly, we want to play the remaining two games professionally and tackle them with joy.“
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.