Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Darmstadt 98 face Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga today.

Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.

At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

SV Darmstadt 1898 4 - 2 SV Werder Bremen

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:25

Match ends, Darmstadt 4, SV Werder Bremen 2.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:24

Second Half ends, Darmstadt 4, SV Werder Bremen 2.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:25

Attempt saved. Milos Veljkovic (SV Werder Bremen) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:23

Bartol Franjic (Darmstadt) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:23

Nick Woltemade (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:23

Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:23

Foul by Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:21

Foul by Dawid Kownacki (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:19

Foul by Nick Woltemade (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:15

Attempt saved. Dawid Kownacki (SV Werder Bremen) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Justin Njinmah.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:15

Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Nicolai Rapp replaces Christian Groß.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:15

Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Dawid Kownacki replaces Jens Stage.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:15

Foul by Tobias Kempe (Darmstadt).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:13

Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Matej Maglica.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:13

Attempt missed. Mathias Honsak (Darmstadt) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Tobias Kempe.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:11

Attempt missed. Matthias Bader (Darmstadt) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Fraser Hornby with a headed pass.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:09

Substitution, Darmstadt. Frank Ronstadt replaces Fabian Nürnberger.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:07

Goal! Darmstadt 4, SV Werder Bremen 2. Milos Veljkovic (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:06

Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Matthias Bader.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:06

Attempt blocked. Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:06

Attempt missed. Mathias Honsak (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box following a corner.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:05

Corner, Darmstadt. Conceded by Christian Groß.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:04

Foul by Justin Njinmah (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:02

Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Matej Maglica.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:01

Mitchell Weiser (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:01

Substitution, Darmstadt. Fabian Schnellhardt replaces Marvin Mehlem.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

16:01

Substitution, Darmstadt. Bartol Franjic replaces Fabian Holland.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:59

Goal! Darmstadt 4, SV Werder Bremen 1. Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mitchell Weiser with a cross.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:59

Offside, Darmstadt. Matthias Bader tries a through ball, but Fraser Hornby is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:59

Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Naby Keïta replaces Romano Schmid.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:56

Foul by Nick Woltemade (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:56

Nick Woltemade (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:55

Offside, SV Werder Bremen. Amos Pieper tries a through ball, but Justin Njinmah is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:55

Mitchell Weiser (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:52

Dangerous play by Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:50

Goal! Darmstadt 4, SV Werder Bremen 0. Tobias Kempe (Darmstadt) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:49

VAR Checking: Darmstadt Penalty.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:49

Corner, Darmstadt. Conceded by Christian Groß.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:50

Penalty conceded by Christian Groß (SV Werder Bremen) with a hand ball in the penalty area.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:49

Attempt blocked. Mathias Honsak (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fraser Hornby with a headed pass.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:49

Substitution, Darmstadt. Fraser Hornby replaces Luca Pfeiffer.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:49

Substitution, Darmstadt. Mathias Honsak replaces Tim Skarke.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:47

Foul by Jens Stage (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:49

Attempt blocked. Jens Stage (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Justin Njinmah.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:49

Attempt blocked. Nick Woltemade (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mitchell Weiser.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:46

Justin Njinmah (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:46

Offside, SV Werder Bremen. Christian Groß tries a through ball, but Mitchell Weiser is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:46

Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:44

Attempt saved. Justin Njinmah (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nick Woltemade.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:43

Foul by Amos Pieper (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:41

Fabian Holland (Darmstadt) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:41

Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:39

Goal! Darmstadt 3, SV Werder Bremen 0. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matthias Bader with a through ball.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:38

Foul by Amos Pieper (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:36

Foul by Matej Maglica (Darmstadt).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:36

Justin Njinmah (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:35

Foul by Jens Stage (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:34

Second Half begins Darmstadt 2, SV Werder Bremen 0.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:34

Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Nick Woltemade replaces Senne Lynen.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:34

Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Justin Njinmah replaces Rafael Borré.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:17

First Half ends, Darmstadt 2, SV Werder Bremen 0.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:16

Foul by Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:13

Offside, Darmstadt. Luca Pfeiffer tries a through ball, but Fabian Holland is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:12

Offside, SV Werder Bremen. Senne Lynen tries a through ball, but Rafael Borré is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:11

Attempt blocked. Marvin Ducksch (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:11

Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:11

Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:10

Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Marvin Mehlem.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:09

Rafael Borré (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:08

Foul by Tim Skarke (Darmstadt).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:08

Offside, SV Werder Bremen. Marvin Ducksch tries a through ball, but Christian Groß is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:05

Foul by Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:05

Amos Pieper (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:04

Mitchell Weiser (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:03

Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:03

Foul by Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:01

Amos Pieper (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:59

Attempt saved. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:57

Foul by Rafael Borré (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:55

Goal! Darmstadt 2, SV Werder Bremen 0. Tim Skarke (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the left side of the box.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:54

Hand ball by Rafael Borré (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:54

Attempt missed. Luca Pfeiffer (Darmstadt) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Tobias Kempe with a cross following a set piece situation.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:54

Foul by Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:51

Corner, Darmstadt. Conceded by Jens Stage.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:50

Foul by Rafael Borré (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:49

Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:50

Foul by Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:49

Attempt missed. Klaus Gjasula (Darmstadt) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Tobias Kempe with a cross following a set piece situation.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:48

Foul by Christian Groß (SV Werder Bremen).

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:47

Offside, SV Werder Bremen. Marvin Ducksch tries a through ball, but Rafael Borré is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:48

Attempt saved. Marvin Ducksch (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:46

Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:45

Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:44

Attempt blocked. Tim Skarke (Darmstadt) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:42

Attempt blocked. Rafael Borré (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:39

Jens Stage (SV Werder Bremen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:36

Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

15:29

Offside, SV Werder Bremen. Milos Veljkovic tries a through ball, but Rafael Borré is caught offside.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:35

Goal! Darmstadt 1, SV Werder Bremen 0. Matthias Bader (Darmstadt) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Klaus Gjasula with a headed pass.

Darmstadt 98 vs Werder Bremen

14:33

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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