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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!
Three-quarters majority
The 2025/26 season for SV Darmstadt 98 came to an end with their home match against SC Paderborn. Looking at the final standings, points total, and many memorable moments, it’s a season that still deserves the label „remarkably good.“ From a broader perspective, the overall assessment of the year is overwhelmingly positive. However, the final weeks of the season, which proved quite challenging, are also part of the overall evaluation. We’ll take another look back at those weeks in our season analysis.
May 22nd: Club anniversary at Schlossgartenplatz
SV Darmstadt 98, founded in 1898, will celebrate its 128th anniversary this coming Friday (May 22nd). To mark this milestone, SV 98 invites all Lilies fans to the Schlossgartenplatz in Darmstadt from 5pm to 10pm. Club members will even receive free drinks – while supplies last.
Goal fest in Hanau: U21 wins 5-1
More crucial points. Away at 1. Hanauer FC, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team delivered a convincing five-goal performance in their fight to avoid relegation. With this victory, the young Lilies have amassed twelve points from their last five matches. With two matchdays remaining, direct relegation is no longer a possibility, and the U21s hold a nine-point cushion above the relegation zone. However, Darmstadt need more points to further distance themselves from the relegation playoff spot.
„I feel a tremendous amount of appreciation.“
Despite a valiant effort and several chances, SV Darmstadt 98 lost 2-0 to SC Paderborn. The Lilies still finish the season in fifth place. However, the main focus of the match for Darmstadt was the farewell to club legend Fabian Holland. What did the coaches and players have to say about this afternoon's game? We've compiled their reactions.
Season Ends in Defeat
They tried everything, but the goal just wouldn't come: Darmstadt lost 2-0 (1-0) to SC Paderborn. This means SV 98 finishes the 2025/26 season in fifth place with 52 points. Fabian Holland played 69 minutes in his final match for Darmstadt.
Team News: Holland starts as Captain
The last home game of the 2025/26 season – and a very special one at that. Fabian Holland will lead the team onto the pitch as captain in his 319th and final competitive match. He replaces Raoul Petretta in the SV 98 starting eleven. Furthermore, Florian Kohfeldt has selected Aleksandar Vukotic, who starts in place of the injured Patric Pfeiffer, and Sergio Lopez, who starts in place of Yosuke Furukawa, for the 34th matchday of the second division. Bartosz Bialek is unavailable for selection due to a foot injury.
Matchday Guide All Information for the Paderborn Game
One last time! One more football match this season, one last time at the Bölle, and one last time with Fabian Holland. On matchday 34, SV Darmstadt 98 will face SC Paderborn on Sunday (May 17th, 3:30pm). Who will referee the match? Where will it be broadcast? And will the sun be shining? You'll find all the answers as usual in "Matchday Guide" – clearly presented with everything you need to know about the matchday.
“We will do everything we can to make that happen.”
What about Fabian Holland's availability? What makes number 32 a true Darmstadt legend? How does Florian Kohfeldt view Sunday afternoon's match (May 17th, 3:30pm) against SC Paderborn? And what grade would he give the 2025/26 season? Many questions, detailed answers. We've compiled the most important statements from Darmstadt's head coach at Friday's (May 15th) press conference for you.
Lilies bid farewell to six players
SV 98 will bid farewell to a total of six players around the time of their final home game against SC Paderborn (May 17th/3:30pm).
Opposition Check: SC Paderborn
The situation is almost unique: 2nd place – 59 points, 3rd place – 59 points, 4th place – 59 points. Three teams are tied on points in the fight for direct promotion, and this is on the final matchday. Elversberg, Hannover, and then Darmstadt's opponent SC Paderborn: currently, goal difference will decide promotion, relegation play-offs, and the unenviable fourth place.
Heinerfest fireworks on the Lange Lui | Free drinks on the club’s anniversary
The season is drawing to a close, but there's still plenty going on around the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The ball is still rolling, and for the young Lilies, even a little longer. And with the Heinerfest in July and the club's anniversary in May, there's plenty to celebrate. You can also read Fabian Holland's words from his last media briefing and find out how you might help some of the Lilies' professionals receive an award. All this and a bit more can be found here in "Lilien Across the Board" at the usual time and place.
