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.
„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.“
„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.“
„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.“
„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.“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
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: