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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
