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A Deserved Point on the Road
The Lilies remain unbeaten in the eighth league game in a row: At Hamburger SV, SV 98 ended up with a 2:2 (1:2). Vukotic (33rd) and Corredor (63rd) scored for the Lilies. The South Hessians were in control of the game for most of the game, but the hosts were maximally effective in their opportunities.
In the away game at Hamburger SV, the Lilies had their first chance after just eight minutes: Isac Lidberg asserted himself strongly against his opponent, tried from a tight angle and saw his shot cannon off the post. The hosts did better two minutes later and took advantage of their first chance when Königsdörffer scored precisely in front of Marcel Schuhen. A goal that came against the run of play considering the bright start made by the Lilies.
The 98ers remained the much more active team later on and played patiently forward, only rarely managing to get into good finishing positions. After 33 minutes the spell was broken: Following a free kick, Killian Corredor crossed the ball into the middle and Aleksander Vukotic rose highest in the middle to head home.
Shortly before the half-time whistle, Lidberg and Andreas Müller both had chances to put us ahead but failed to take their chances. Then, again out of nowhere, Hamburg retook the lead: after a quickly taken free kick, Karabec scored unstoppably effort to make it 2-1. A few seconds later, Corredor had a great chance to equalise, but shot the ball over the box and Hamburg went into the dressing room with a lucky lead.
After the break, the home team had their best phase of the party and forced Schuhen into saves twice, but with shots from Muheim, three minutes into the half and then Mikelbrencis
in the 54th minute. The Lilies also repeatedly got into the dangerous zone, but usually couldn’t find the last gap to score.
After a little more than an hour, a nice combination was finally rewarded: Sergio López crossed to the far post, the Hamburg fullback misjudged the flight of the ball allowing Corredor to chest the ball down and stroke the ball home. In the 70th minute, Vukotic headed the ball again from a free kick, but this time he headed it over the crossbar. The hosts were also dangerous with their heads, but the Lilies were lucky and Elfadli’s attempt hit the crossbar on 75 minutes.
In the final minutes, both teams tried to leave the pitch as winners. Five minutes before the end, Schuhen parried a header from Selke. A little later, substitute Oscar Vilhelmsson put the ball just past the box on 87 minutes. Heuer Fernandes kept Hamburg on terms in the 88th minute as he pushed away a free kick from Fabian Nürnberger and then denied Vilhelmsson. In stoppage time, HSV again developed a small phase of pressure and should have won it through Selke but he failed to hit the ball cleanly with the goal at his mercy.
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+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.