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.“
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.