Leaving the Alm Pointless
Darmstadt's away form continues to be shaky: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-1) defeat at Arminia Bielefeld. Maglica scored early for the visitors to give them a temporary lead. After 28 matchdays, they remain on 50 points.
04.04.2026 / English
‚Well-deserved home win for Arminia‘
After Darmstadt took an early lead through Matej Maglica, Arminia Bielefeld grew into the game and created several chances. Shortly after the break, the East Westphalians equalised and later scored the winning goal for a 2-1 victory. What did the players and the two head coaches have to say about Saturday's match? Read their reactions here.
Florian Kohfeldt:
„Congratulations to Arminia Bielefeld on their well-deserved home victory. Arminia brought incredible intensity to the pitch right from the start. We struggled to find solutions in response. The 1-0 halftime lead didn’t reflect the first half at all. Bielefeld were clearly the better team and had numerous chances. They equalised immediately after the break – and deservedly so. Then there was a period of ten to fifteen minutes where the game was a bit more balanced. Overall, however, it was a well-deserved home win for Arminia over the 90 minutes. We failed to implement the game-changing elements – winning second balls, playing clean passing, and maintaining our structure. Nevertheless, this team has earned an incredible amount of trust over the course of the season. We put in a superb physical performance today, considering our circumstances. You can’t deny that we didn’t want to win. But the little things just didn’t work. Today’s game is a blueprint for what we can expect in the last six matches.“
Mitch Kniat:
„Darmstadt makes it difficult for their opponents in almost every game. If you press them well, they play over the bar and have a good plan for second balls. We wanted to press high, win challenges, and be well-positioned for second balls. We did that very well from the start. After conceding a goal, a game can still turn around, but we brought a lot of energy to the pitch today. The game was perfect for us. The lads work hard every day, and that’s why they rewarded themselves. It was probably our best performance of the season today.“
Fraser Hornby:
„From the start, we didn’t show how we can play as a team. The lead at halftime was fortunate for us. We then discussed what we wanted to improve. But it wasn’t a good performance from us today. Credit to Bielefeld, they made it very difficult for us. We knew they were a team that plays with a lot of intensity. It’s very disappointing because we didn’t show what we’ve built up this season. Whenever you play away, you feel the support of the opposing fans, but that can’t be an excuse. Everyone needs to go home and look in the mirror. But we’re a really good group in the dressing room, and we definitely want to come back next week and show why we’re in this part of the table.“
Matej Maglica
„We talked about how it would be a difficult away game. We knew Arminia would put us under a lot of pressure and close down everyone with the ball. We had a tough time getting into the game after our goal. It was a difficult away game overall. We lost possession a lot, and then it’s hard to survive. Bielefeld then scored the equaliser after the break and then their second goal. In this league, there’s no team you can just easily beat. The table shows that. There’s no game you can just walk into and win. You have to give it your all in every game. And we’ll do that again next week.“
Team News: Corredor replaces Marseiler
Crunch time in the 2. Bundesliga! On matchday 28, Darmstadt 98 travel to Arminia Bielefeld (April 4th/1pm). Florian Kohfeldt makes one change to his starting eleven compared to the 1-1 draw against FC Schalke 04: Killian Corredor starts in place of Luca Marseiler, who will be sidelined for an extended period with a torn cruciate ligament.
Matchday Guide: All the information about the Bielefeld game
The international break is over. On to the crunch time of the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. Over the Easter weekend, on Matchday 28, Darmstadt 98 travel to Arminia Bielefeld. Kick-off at the Alm is at 1pm on Saturday (April 4th). What do both head coaches have to say before the match? Who will referee the game? And who will be the commentator? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match in East Westphalia for you in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
“There’s a buzz before every game.”
What awaits SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday afternoon against Arminia Bielefeld? How did the 98ers use the international break, and what are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on the final stretch of the season? The Lilies' head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Thursday before the match at the Alm (April 4th, 1pm). We've summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
Fan Information for the Bielefeld Game
The sun is shining on the Bielefeld Alm on Saturday afternoon (April 4th, 1pm). On matchday 28 of this second division season, DSC Arminia Bielefeld hosts SV Darmstadt 98. To ensure you have all the information you need for your trip to the SchücoArena, here's what you need to know about your visit.
Opposition Check: DSC Arminia Bielefeld
2025 was Arminia's year! After being relegated from the top German league in the 2021/22 season, Bielefeld were relegated all the way down to the third division. But their last season there belonged to Arminia: as champions of the 3. Liga in 2024/25, they were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga, and they also caused a major upset in the DFB Cup.
Numbers & Facts: The top facts about the Bielefeld game
While Bielefeld are looking to improve their record to secure safety at the end of the season, SV Darmstadt 98 are eager to finally pick up three points away from home. In Saturday's match (April 4th, 1pm) between Arminia Bielefeld and Darmstadt, the 15th-placed team hosts the fourth-placed side. You can read about the areas where the two teams are closely matched, as well as all the key facts and figures, in the Top Facts section below.
“I’m glad it’s continuing.” | Pfeiffer collects 21 minutes
Marcel Schuhen is eager to get back to Bielefeld and explained just that in a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon (April 1st). The Bölle Gang and numerous other kids were also out in force this week. With the Easter egg hunt at the Bölle stadium and the Merck-Lilien football camp at the youth academy, there was something for even the youngest Lilies to enjoy. You can read about these and other topics in "Lilies Across the Board". As usual, our weekly column features numerous articles about club life at SV Darmstadt 98.
U21: Strong performance by the young Lilies not rewarded
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team failed to secure any points away at SV Weidenhausen on Saturday (March 28th/3pm). Despite leading at halftime and putting in a strong effort, they ultimately suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat.
Texas Lilies
After their eventful days in San Antonio, the Darmstadt delegation concludes their trip to Texas in Beaumont. And the scene that greets the team from southern Hesse initially seems like a crazy dream. Far from home and under the Texas sun, a club wears the Lily on its chest and the Darmstadt name on its back.
“A great and very intense time”
A delegation led by Darmstadt 98 president Markus Pfitzner is using the current international break in March for a trip to San Antonio to further strengthen the connection with cooperation partner San Antonio FC, gain deeper insights into the local economy, and immerse themselves in the culture and history of Darmstadt’s sister city. We will be covering their time in Texas on this page.
DFL ends match days until the end of the season
The German Football League (DFL) announced the exact times for the remaining matchdays on Friday afternoon (March 27). The home game on matchday 31 against SV Elversberg will take place on Saturday evening (April 25) at 8:30pm. This will be followed by two away games against Karlsruher SC (May 3) and Preußen Münster (May 10), both at 1:30pm. On the final matchday, Darmstadt will host SC Paderborn at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor at 3:30pm. (May 17).