A thrilling match ends without a winner: Darmstadt and VfL Bochum drew 3-3 (2-2) in a captivating and entertaining game. The mood ranged from frustration at not securing two more points and dissatisfaction with their own shortcomings to a resulting sense of satisfaction with the away point. After the rollercoaster ride in Bochum, the players assessed their start to the second half of the season.
„For a neutral observer, it was a great start to the second half of the season in a very cool atmosphere. Could we win the game today? Yes, absolutely. Could we lose it? Yes, absolutely as well. A draw is therefore a fair result. There were phases where both teams could have taken control of the game. We definitely gifted Bochum their two goals in the first half with individual errors. The second half went more in Bochum’s favour, but we had one outstanding moment from Patric Pfeiffer and Luca Marseiler. Then we conceded the equaliser to make it 3-3 because Bochum pressed forward and created some real pressure. Shortly before the final whistle, both teams had a clear-cut chance with a header. Therefore, overall, a draw is a fair result.“
„I wasn’t quite sure where we stood. I saw 80 percent of what we wanted to do well today. In the first ten or fifteen minutes, we failed to prevent Darmstadt’s crosses and weren’t clinical enough. Darmstadt had some great chances and scored the goal. We were playing against the best team in transition today. That’s a huge challenge. Darmstadt can score at any stage and demanded everything from us. Nevertheless, I thought we were the better team. We managed to create chances and score goals. The third goal we conceded is incredibly frustrating, though. Overall, it was a decent performance from us, which gives me confidence for the upcoming challenges. I’ll take the point today.“
„Overall, we didn’t play well, but we still scored three goals. We have to be satisfied with the point because we didn’t play cleanly. In the first half, we had solutions, especially down the wings, but we didn’t capitalise on them. It was a wild ride: good for the spectators, but not for us, because we want to play differently. But you could also see the energy this stadium can generate. We could have done better today and won the game; the first two goals we conceded were symbolic of that. That’s why we’ll take the point.“
„Looking at how the game unfolded, we’ll take the point today. We had a few chances in the first half, but we practically gifted Bochum their goals. Overall, we didn’t do enough today, especially in the second half where we sat too deep and didn’t win enough challenges. We wanted to show much more with the ball, and we didn’t manage that for long stretches. We simply didn’t have enough possession. And when we did, we made poor decisions and didn’t execute the basics well. We had to sweat it out more than we wanted to today. We knew the atmosphere here in Bochum was great and that VfL Bochum have a strong presence in the penalty area. We conceded too many opportunities to Bochum.“
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.