Sergio Lopez is pleased about the return of two teammates: Matthias Bader and Paul Will were able to train together for the first time on Tuesday (September 30th). Furthermore, Lilien comfort blankets for newborns are now available in Darmstadt hospitals, advance sales for the Christmas Carols on December 22nd have begun, and the fan base experienced a busy week of training. This weekend, in addition to the away game against Holstein Kiel (October 4th at 1pm), there are also two birthdays in the Lilien family. You can read about this and much more in our "Lilien Across the Board" section.
Sergio Lopez has unfortunately experienced the rigours of a cruciate ligament injury firsthand in his career. His teammates Paul Will and Mathias Bader endured the same ordeal last year. But on Tuesday (September 30th), the Lilies were able to announce some good news: Will and Bader participated in team training together for the first time after a long period of suffering. Lopez is very pleased about this, as he emphasised in a media briefing on Tuesday. „At the beginning, I spoke to both of them a lot. I know how it feels to be off the pitch for so long,“ explained the Lilies‘ number two, adding: „Overall, they’ve worked very well and are now fit and ready to go.“ The fact that Bader, like Lopez, plays at right back doesn’t bother the Spaniard. Rather, he’s happy about the competition. „It’s good that he’s back now. You play better when someone puts pressure on you,“ Lopez said.
SV Darmstadt 98 is delighted to announce a very special campaign for the youngest members of the Heiner family in Darmstadt: Effective immediately, all parents whose children are born at the Alice Hospital or the Darmstadt Clinic will receive a blue and white Lilien comfort blanket as a gift. With this, the club aims to warmly welcome the new families and give even the youngest children their first taste of Lilien home.
In addition to the comfort blanket, parents also have the opportunity to integrate their child into the larger SV Darmstadt 98 community early on. A membership makes an excellent birth gift – and best of all, newborns are completely free of charge for the first year of their membership.
Attention, dear Lilien fans! SV Darmstadt 98 will host the grand Darmstadt Christmas Carol Concert – presented by Merck – for the second time on December 22, 2025. Ticket sales start now – you can secure tickets for the event both online and at the ticket shop at the Merck Stadium and join forces for the largest Christmas choir in southern Hesse. Shortly before Christmas, Christian Carra of „Strandakustik“ will lead you through an atmospheric Christmas story at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. A gospel choir and the band „The Silverballs,“ along with special guest Woody Feldmann, will also accompany the atmospheric festivities.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team travels to VfB 1905 Marburg next Saturday (October 4th). Kick-off is at 3pm. After the 3-1 defeat to KSV Baunatal, the Lilies are looking to continue their unbeaten streak of six consecutive matches without a loss. Keep your fingers crossed for the young Lilies in Marburg on the artificial turf pitch at Leopold-Lucas-Straße 50!
The SV Darmstadt 98 fan base experienced a busy week in the Kreisliga B. Last Wednesday (September 24th), the Lilies played at home against Türk Gücü Darmstadt II. The SVD fan base took the lead in the 27th minute, but Türk Gücü equalized shortly before halftime. In the second half, the visitors extended their lead with a goal in the 48th minute, making it 1-2. The Lilies‘ attack quickly countered, with Marius Wetter slotting the ball into the net just eight minutes later. Despite great commitment, Darmstadt 98’s second team could not withstand the visitors‘ strong attack. As a result, the Lilies conceded three more goals – the final score was 2-5.
Just four days later, on Sunday (September 28th), the fan team faced SV Kamerun Darmstadt. The hosts took the lead in the 25th minute, but the Lilies showed fighting spirit and equalised in the 36th minute through Julian Schreiber. The score remained a fair 1-1 until the final whistle.
With eight points now collected, the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team is in twelfth place after nine matchdays. Next Sunday (October 5th), the Lilies will play against third-placed RSV Pfungstadt. Kick-off is at 3pm on the artificial turf pitch on Ostendstraße in Pfungstadt.
Florian Kohfeldt has been coaching SV Darmstadt 98 for over a year. And on Sunday (October 5th), the Lilies‘ head coach will also be in the spotlight in his personal life. Kohfeldt will be celebrating his 43rd birthday. We wish the 98ers‘ head coach all the best on this special day, much success, happiness, and above all, good health. Dear Flo, enjoy your birthday (hopefully after an away win in Kiel) and have a great start to the coming week!
On Sunday (October 5th), another Lily celebrates his special day: Michael Richter, a long-time coach of the team, is celebrating his 53rd birthday. We warmly congratulate him and wish him health, happiness, and continued enjoyment in his work with the team.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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.
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.
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.
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:
