23.08.2024 / English
“Assist or goal” | Fan team victorious for the first time
The Lilies are looking forward to the next league game against 1. FC Nürnberg. But before the ball rolls again at the Böllenfalltor in the Merck Stadium on Sunday (August 25th/1:30pm), Isac Lidberg told us more about himself and his debut in the Lilies jersey in his first media round. In addition, the fan team was in good shape and the U15 Junglilien worked successfully in the training camp. And the Lilien family can also look forward to two birthdays this week. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.
+++ Isac Lidberg with a successful Lilien debut +++
“Assist or goal?” Isac Lidberg was asked in his first media round as a Lily professional by the virtually connected journalists. Without much hesitation, the Swedish attacker replied: “Goal”. But it showed that he is also an unselfish striker Lidberg already made his competitive debut for SV 98 against Teutonia Ottensen when he passed the ball across to Oscar Vilhelmsson and thus prepared the decisive goal to make the final score 3-1. „Hopefully next time I’ll get an assist from him,“ joked new number seven for the Lilies with an eye on his Swedish teammate. When asked about his own strengths, Lidberg replied: “I’m good at going into depth. I’m pretty fast and always on the move.“ That’s exactly what he wants to prove in the league in the coming weeks.
+++ The first points for the fan team +++
With the Capitano comethe first points of the season. Fabian Holland acted as at least a little lucky charm for the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team last Wednesday (August 14th). In Darmstadt’s second game in the new District League C season, the Lilies collected their first point. While the injured captain watched the game against Germania Eberstadt II from the stands, the fan team scored a 1-1 draw. However, things went even better last Saturday when the “Zwote” were finally able to celebrate their first win of the season. The Lilies won a narrow 4-3 away win at SKG Nieder-Beerbach. With four points now in the bag, the game continues next Saturday (August 24th). The duel with TuS Griesheim kicks off at 4pm in Pfungstadt.
+++ Develop a sense of unity: U15 completes training camp +++
The newly formed U15 of SV Darmstadt 98 competed from August 15th to 17th, their training camp in Breisach am Rhein. In addition to sporting points, the focus was also on creating team spirit. With a total of five training sessions, the Junglilien completed their summer preparation and laid the foundation for the upcoming season. At the end, the U15 of the 98s were able to present themselves in three demanding test matches: As part of the Sibre Cup in Heiger, the Junglilien played 1. FC Köln (2-0), Schalke 04 (1-1) and Eintracht Frankfurt (0-0). “We are absolutely satisfied with our training camp and the conditions on site. In addition to further developing the sporting content, developing a sense of community also played an important role for us in the preparation. Our training camp created the optimal conditions for us to get to know each other even better and develop a feeling of togetherness,” said the head coach of the U15, Eric Ledwina, summarising the short but intensive time in the training camp.
+++ Happy Birthday, David Ackermann! +++
Physiotherapist David Ackermann will be 36 years old onThursday (August 22nd). Ackermann has been working as a physio for the Lilies since summer 2022. Thank you for your daily work and we wish you a happy birthday, David!
+++ Congratulations, Uwe Kuhl! +++
Next Saturday (August 24th) Uwe Kuhl will celebrate his 63rd birthday. He is a former Lilien professional and current presidential representative for the NLZ and sporting development at SV Darmstadt 98. Before he moved to the administrative side, Kuhl once wore the SVD jersey for many seasons. During his active playing career, he played 214 games as a center forward for the blue-whites and scored a total of 75 times, which moved him to second place on the SV 98’s all-time record goalscorer list. Today, Kuhl only hunts for goals for the traditional Lilien team. We warmly congratulate our long-time member of the Executive Board on his special day and wish only the best!
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
„We held onto the belief in victory until the very end.“
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.