Press conference with Florian Kohfeldt. The head coach of SV Darmstadt 98 was available to the journalists present on Thursday afternoon (September 26th) as a conversation partner before the Lilies' home game against 1. FC Magdeburg (September 28th/1pm). The coach talked about the upcoming encounter, but also looked back on the win against Schalke. He also answered questions about his own game idea and the two new additions. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: In addition to the long-term injured Fabian Holland, Matthias Bader and Paul Will, Oscar Vilhelmsson is still missing. Klaus Gjasula and Tobias Kempe missed the week due to illness. Whether they are an option for the squad will become clear later in the week.
If you look at the season so far and the development of FCM, Magdeburg is the favourite on paper. However, I feel that we are very willing to get our first home win. We didn’t lose twice at home. The win at Schalke also built a bridge for us into the season. We now have to go over these. We have a clear intention of getting a home win. There is a desire within the team to say against a top team in the league: “Hey, we have to beat us first.” This mentality is good for us. We should combine them with another step forward in football content. We will need this. Because Magdeburg will be the most challenging game in terms of content.
I try to weight the elements of our idea of football towards the opponent so that the elements that best suit the opponent are more prominent. But it won’t be a completely new idea.
We didn’t have 90 top minutes at Schalke last week. Especially in the first half we can talk about our defensive performance, which wasn’t good. But we had extremely good offensive actions in the first half, and in terms of chances, it was definitely not a two-goal gap at the break. We achieved something in the second half. Of course the win at Schalke gives us self-confidence. However, it must not lead to us working even one millimeter less.
I am very pleased that we were able to respond to a difficult market. Big compliment to the sports management. We got what we wanted in both positions. With Marco Thiede we have received an experienced second division player. He is an incredibly good guy and a team player who can be used without hesitation. His signing was of course very important after Matze Bader was out. With Philipp Förster it was an extraordinary constellation that we were able to sign him. The overall Darmstadt 98 package convinced him – both the game idea and the basic sporting approach to developing into a dominant team, as well as the absolutely modern work around the team. In terms of potential, he is a first division player and has already proven this. He has a lot of creativity and calmness on the ball. He can play the last pass and also be a goal threat himself. Overall, it fits our style of play very well. Now it’s up to both of them to prove themselves. Both newcomers will probably be in the squad on Saturday.
I see Isac being extremely effective in combination with the rest of our players. He gives us depth and has a very good one-on-one game. It’s obvious that he has an incredible finish. He also sacrifices himself enormously for the team and makes a lot of runs that open up space for others. Isac is the mix of a central striker and a winger, while Fraser Hornby is the mix of a central striker and a number 10. In the combination behind him with the creative players like Killian Corredor, Luca Marseiler and now Philipp Förster, Isac has guys behind him who can serve him. Overall, we have a certain facet on offense.
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.