How does Torsten Lieberknecht look at the upcoming away game at SC Paderborn (11.08/1.30pm)? What does it take to be successful in the next week? And what insights were the Lilies able to draw from the last duel with Fortuna Düsseldorf? The head coach of SV Darmstadt 98 answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday (August 9). We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: In addition to the injured Fabian Holland and Alexander Brunst, Othmane El Idrissi is missing and suspended. All other players are available.
We have carefully analysed the duel with Fortuna Düsseldorf. The course of the game could have brought a different result. There were different phases in the game. But it was a lot about conviction – when the opponent has the ball, but also even in the front third. We work and process a lot of things correctly. But we struggled to build solidity in and around the box. There is still room for improvement. We not only talked about this, but also tried to adjust it during training. Without being anything rosy, we also noticed a lot of positive things. Defensively, everyone worked well and our structure was variable against the ball.
Paderborn has a different basic structure than Fortuna Düsseldorf. It will be a completely different game. They actually play a 3-5-2 system, but are very variable, especially in attack. They are moving a lot up front, with a lot of castling. This can make things look wild on the pitch.
We need conviction. And we want to make up for the result from the Fortuna game. We showed a lot of good things there that should make us strong on our path. Of course you need points, but you also need the conviction that a lot of what we did against Düsseldorf wasn’t bad.
I didn’t get any tips from Kai, and I won’t do that either. He should concentrate on his game. Kai did really well in the first game.
The crowd’s reaction to Otto’s sending off was outstanding. As well as the reaction of his teammates. This also shows that all players – including the newcomers – already show a great deal of identification with the club and want to live this identification. I think it’s a shame that Otto is now out. Because he’s a bit out of rhythm with his game. But he won’t fall into the abyss. He’s too keen on football for that, which we noticed again in training this week.
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.