It was the expectedly tricky away game: Against a passionate home side who demanded everything from Darmstadt, SV 98 took a point on matchday 26. After the break, Fabian Nürnberger was particularly in the spotlight, first scoring an own goal and then the equaliser. Read about his own experience of the evening and how the other key players assessed the 1-1 draw in the post-match interviews.
„Congratulations to 1. FC Magdeburg for a very good performance. I have to say clearly that we lacked the final coordination to disrupt Magdeburg’s possession game. In the first 60 minutes, FCM was clearly the better team. They deservedly took the lead, even if the goal was unusual. Nevertheless, Magdeburg could have been 1-0 up in the first half as well. I have great respect for my team for not losing their heads after going 1-0 down – despite all the setbacks we’ve had this week. The lads showed a certain stability on the pitch. It was important that we played the last half hour the way we did. Therefore, we’ll take the point. Looking at the 90 minutes as a whole, it’s a somewhat fortunate point against a very strong Magdeburg team that showed no signs of uncertainty. You have to put on a top-class away performance here to win. We didn’t do that.“
„Thanks, Flo. It’s really tough for me today. Because we lost 1-1. I don’t even know if we could have played better, with more passion and intensity. That’s how we want to play. We were completely dominant in the first half; we should have been 2-0 up. Darmstadt’s goal simply shows their quality. Even with few chances, they’re brutally efficient. It hurts me to only draw 1-1 in this game.“
„We are aware that Magdeburg is strong at home and had a few chances to win the game today. Therefore, we’ll take the point, even though we would have liked to win. We didn’t manage to find the spaces after winning the ball as effectively as we had planned. We wanted to be more clinical with the ball, so overall it was a difficult away game.“
„My own goal was very bitter. I was a bit lucky with my goal, but that’s part of the game. We had a few counter-attacking opportunities in the second half, but given Magdeburg’s performance today, we can definitely live with the point. Of course, we would have liked to get three points away from home again, but Magdeburg played a superb first half, especially before the break. Overall, though, we didn’t do too badly defensively.“
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: