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Away Win! Lilien Victorious in Nürnberg
The spell is broken! The Lilies win 0-1 (0-0) at 1. FC Nürnberg, celebrating their first away win since November 2024.
In the first quarter of an hour, spectators were treated to a largely evenly matched game in which neither team was able to make a clear impact. The Lilies had three shots, but they weren’t dangerous. Soares had the first shot for Nürnberg after 19 minutes, but his long-range effort flew just wide.
In the 24th minute, Marco Richter came close to giving SVD the lead: Following a cross from Luca Marseiler, the new signing volleyed the ball but was denied by a strong save from Reichert in the home team’s goal. The Lilies had a slight advantage overall, but the South Hesse side couldn’t capitalise.
The game remained rather uneventful until halftime. Both teams neutralised each other for long stretches, and significant scoring opportunities were rare. Thus, the halftime break came without any major highlights.
After the break, the best chance of the game up to that point: Kai Klefisch played Hiroki Akiyama free in the penalty area, and the Japanese player aimed for the far corner, but keeper Reichert also parried this attempt, 3 minutes after the break. At the other end, substitute Telalovic also had a chance, but from a good position he couldn’t get the ball on target.
The game picked up significantly in the second half, but after the early chances, there were no clear shots on goal from either side. It wasn’t until just over an hour later that the danger returned: Following a free kick, Clemens Riedel fired the ball over the bar from a promising position in the 62nd minute. Shortly thereafter, the hosts had room for a counterattack, but Marcel Schuhen confidently parried Janisch’s shot.
Twenty minutes before the end, another double-double of chances came: First, Fabian Nürnberger’s long-range shot was saved by the keeper (70′), then Telalovic put the ball wide of the goal at the other end (71′). The hosts‘ best attempt came five minutes later, but Schuhen prevented the goal with a strong reflex save from a header by Robin Knoche.
In the closing stages, Nürnberg pushed harder for the lead, but in the 88th minute, Marcel Schuhen saved his team with a brilliant save, deflecting Gruber’s powerful header onto the crossbar. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, the Lilies then landed a lucky punch: Fraser Hornby cut the ball into the path of Killian Corredor, who decisively entered the penalty area and secured the 1-0 away win with a precise shot.
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„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
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.