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!
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:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
