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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!
„We want to continue this path in Karlsruhe“
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.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
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?
Fan Information for the Karlsruhe Game
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.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
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.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
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.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
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.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
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.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
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.
With the right mindset and positive development
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.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
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.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
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: