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3060 minutes played | Club birthday with you
After 34 matchdays, the season came to an end last Sunday. Marcel Schuhen finally got a break, having played every single minute of the entire campaign. But unlike the professionals, the young Lilies can't rest just yet. There's still plenty to do for the reserve team. And there's also a lot going on off the pitch. We'll keep you updated here in "Lilies Across the Board" with all the latest news.
+++ Long-running hit +++
3,060 minutes. That’s two days and three hours. And that’s precisely the amount of time Marcel Schuhen spent on the pitch for Darmstadt 98 in the recently concluded second division season. Keen-eyed calculators will have noticed: 3,060 minutes means that the captain of SV 98 was between the posts in every single one of the 34 matches and didn’t miss a single minute. Besides the Darmstadt captain, only six other professionals reached this incredible mark: Seimen (SC Paderborn), Kristof (SV Elversberg), Noll (H96 Hannover), Wanitzek (Karlsruher SC), Reimann (FC Magdeburg), and Horn (VfL Bochum). But Schuhen doesn’t just shine in this statistic; with ten clean sheets, he’s one of only five goalkeepers in the entire league to have kept a clean sheet in double digits. Congratulations, Schuhen!
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Foto: SV 98 +++ “SV 98 Presidential Roundtable” enters its second round +++
Following the successful first edition of the board meeting, the second round will take place soon. On Wednesday (June 3rd), SV 98 invites members to „Dein Hofgut“ in Reinheim for an informal exchange between members and the board of directors. Members can register for the event free of charge until May 29th. A small meal and a drink will be available on site for €18.98. Click here for free registration!
+++ Club anniversary with free drinks for members +++
On Friday (May 22nd), the time has come: SV Darmstadt 98 will celebrate its 128th anniversary with its members and fans. A special feature: SVD members will receive free drinks at the party on the founding site at Schlossgartenplatz in Darmstadt – while supplies last. Important: Members must register in advance free of charge. Only with the QR code sent to you after registration will you receive the coupons for your free drinks on May 22nd. Come along, all 98ers are invited to celebrate the club’s 128th anniversary on its founding day!.Click here for free registration!
+++ Young Lilies season nearing its end +++
In their penultimate match of the season, the SV Darmstadt 98 U19 team suffered a crushing 8-0 defeat against MSV Duisburg on Sunday (May 17). They will have a chance for a more positive end to the season on Saturday (May 23, 1pm) away at SC Fortuna Köln. The goal will be clear: to finish the season with a win!
It was a close call. On Saturday (May 16), the SV Darmstadt 98 U17 team played their final match of the DFB U17 Youth League. They narrowly lost 2-1 away to FC Memmingen. Even though the regular season is over and they finished in a solid fourth place in their League B group, the next match is already on the horizon. The young Lilies will have the opportunity to test themselves in a friendly against Germany’s U16 national team next Tuesday (May 26, 4pm) in Frankfurt.
+++ "Second Second Team" makes it even more exciting +++
The fight to avoid relegation is intensifying. After the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team’s defeat on Sunday (May 17th) against bottom-of-the-table SKV Hähnlein, the second team finds itself once again in the relegation zone. A quickfire double for Hähnlein sealed the fan team’s fate – the visitors found the net in the 53rd and 55th minutes, and the second team’s resurgence was only rewarded with a consolation goal in the 75th minute. The final score was 2-1. The fan team is now only three points away from the relegation zone, but nothing is decided yet. With two matchdays remaining, seven teams are still vying for survival. Next up is another match this Thursday (May 21st, 7:30pm) against TSV Braunshardt, where the second team could secure some crucial points. Good luck!
+++ How are things going in San Antonio? +++
Onwards and upwards! While the German clubs have entered their summer break and deservedly put the ball to rest, the USL Championship is still in full swing. This is also true in San Antonio. After a weekend off, SAFC resumes play this coming Saturday (May 23rd, 2:30am German time) at home in Toyota Field, hosting Sacramento Republic FC. The Darmstadt 98 affiliate will be looking to defend their top spot in the standings and finally secure a win after two recent draws. Good luck from Darmstadt!
“Our belief in this path is immense.”
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.
Outnumbered: Lilies Lose to 96ers
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.
Team News: Three Changes in the Starting XI
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.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Hannover Game
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"
Transfer News: Mikelbrencis strengthens SV 98
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.
“I’d be up for it”
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.
Opposition Check: Hannover 96
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.
Jonathan Heimes Square is officially opened
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.
Facts & Figures: The top stats about the Hannover game
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.
Fan Information for the Home Game against Hannover
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.
Good morning! | Riedel against Real
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"
Tour of Historic Venues
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.