The Christmas season is getting closer – and the anticipation is rising for the Darmstadt Christmas singing in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor! Advance sales for the event have already begun, we will provide you with all the information. There are also two national players in action, Fabian Nürnberger and Isac Lidberg. An English week awaits the “Zwote zwote” of SV 98. You can find out all this and much more in our weekly section „Lilies across the Board“.
Alexander Brunst is not just a goalkeeper at SV Darmstadt 98. No, this Wednesday (November 13th) he is also working as a social media editor. The keeper takes over the official role for one day WhatsApp-Channel of the Lilien and shows you his daily training routine at the Böllenfalltor. Whether it’s a post about the daily routine, a selfie survey, training content or lunch: Alex alone is responsible for all WhatsApp messages! In order not to miss any heat posts, subscribe to the SV 98 WhatsApp channel for free.
Fabian Nürnberger has already appeared on the pitch for the Bulgarian national team three times – and the Lilies‘ left-back is back in action for Bulgaria during the current international break. In the UEFA Nations League (League C, Group 3), there is an away game against Luxembourg on Friday (15.11/8:45pm) before the team meets group runners-up Belarus on Monday (18.11) at 8:45 p.m. at home.
These two matches are the last group games in the Nations League. Bulgaria could then continue in the knockout phase. But in a balanced group, points are urgently needed. With two wins, the Bulgarians around Nürnberger could even jump to first place and secure an excellent starting position for the next round. You can watch both games live on the DAZN streaming service.
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Points |
| 1 | Northern Ireland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Belarus | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 5 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 2 |
There could be a first for Isac Lidberg. The Swedish striker from SV Darmstadt 98 was called up for his home country’s senior national team this week. It is the first call-up for the Lilien attacker, who leads the top scorers list in the 2nd Bundesliga with nine goals this season. Previously, Lidberg was only used for several Swedish junior national teams. Now he could make his debut in the UEFA Nations League. The home game against Slovakia awaits on Saturday (16.11/8:45pm) – the top game of Group 1 in League C. Both teams lead the group with equal points, but Sweden has the better goal difference. Afterwards, another home game awaits the Swedish selection on Tuesday (19.11/20.45pm): The national team from Azerbaijan, who remain pointless are the visitors.
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Points |
| 1 | Sweden | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 8 | 10 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | Estonia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | -5 | 3 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:11 | -8 | 0 |
It’s going to be Christmassy at the Bölle! On December 21st, SV 98’s Stadion GmbH invites you to Christmas singing in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, moderated by the popular comedian Woody Feldmann. The evening’s music will be provided by the Darmstadt band Silverballs, the almost 80-strong pop choir 21 from Bergstrasse and the Mikado choir – a powerful vocal experience that will put fans in the Christmas spirit. Tickets for this special evening are already available in advance and can be purchased online as well as in the ticket shop at the Merck Stadium. If you prefer standing room, you can also find these tickets in the City Fan Shop.
Last Sunday (November 10th) the ball rolled across the pitch again in the Darmstadt district league. In the home game, the SV 98 fan team welcomed the second team from TSG Wixhausen. Thanks to a late goal from Julian Schreiber in stoppage time, the “zwote Zwote” were able to fight for a 1-1 draw and thus secure a valuable point. The team is currently in sixth place in the table.
The next games are coming up soon: On Wednesday (November 13th) at 7:30pm they will play on home court against FTG Pfungstadt II. The following Sunday (November 17th) the team will face league leaders VFR Eberstadt at 3 p.m. Both games will take place on the artificial turf pitch on Ostendstrasse in Pfungstadt. The Lilies fan team is happy about any support from both parties.
Long shall they live! On Saturday (November 16th) there will be two reasons to celebrate in the Lilien family: Christopher Busse, athletic trainer at SV 98, is celebrating his 35th birthday. Marco “Toni” Sailer can also look forward to his special day on the same date. The man with the beard is 39 years old. We wish you both a happy birthday!
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
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.
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.
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.
