“We want to end the current phase as quickly as possible”

About the current situation of the Lilies. About training impressions as well as positivity and conviction. About the upcoming opponent and the upcoming game. Florian Kohfeldt spoke about exactly these and other topics at the press conference on Friday afternoon (February 21st). Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against FC Schalke 04 (23.02/1:30pm), the head coach was available to speak to the journalists present. We have summarised the most important statements for you.

Organisational information for the Schalke game

On Sunday afternoon (February 23rd/1:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 welcomes FC Schalke 04 and asks you to pay attention to the following information.

Opposition Check: FC Schalke 04

Manuel Neuer, Mesut Özil, Julian Draxler, Leroy Sané – and many other well-known footballers. They all come from the famous club of FC Schalke 04. The club always succeeds in promoting young talents who make it to the top of professional football. Schalke have already celebrated four German championships and two cup victories with their U19s. Although there have been no major successes recently, two talents, Taylan Bulut and Max Grüger, have once again made it into the professional squad.

Renovation work completed: public training possible again

SV 98 has completed the renovation work on its training ground. This means that viewers will be able to follow public training sessions live again from next week. This was not possible during the measures to expand the lawn area due to the construction site.

Figures & facts: The top facts about the Schalke game

Maybe on Sunday? The Lilies are waiting for their first win of the second half of the season. This should happen this weekend against FC Schalke 04 in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. A good omen for this could be that Schalke have not won two games in a row this season. The six wins were followed by four draws and two defeats. We have even more good omens for you in our numbers before the game on Sunday (23.02/1:30pm) & Facts about the Schalke game summarised.

Marcel Schuhen Stays a Lilie

SV 98 can continue to count on the services of Marcel Schuhen in the future. The goalkeeper extended his contract on Thursday (February 20).

We’re thinking of you, Johnny! | „I feel that everything is coming back“

You have to fight. On his 35th birthday we think together of Jonathan „Johnny“ Heimes After Jean-Paul Boëtius introduced himself in the inaugural video last week, a media round with journalists followed this week. We report on it. The youth teams also played further games in the main round of the DFB youth league and the fan team won a high-scoring test match. The eFootballers, however, had to admit defeat to SC Freiburg. You can read all this information bundled up in “Lilies Across the Board”.

SV 98 calls for participation in the election: Lilien play their home game in special jerseys

On the occasion of the approaching federal election on Sunday (February 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98 will wear a special jersey against FC Schalke 04. Under the motto “Choose democracy. Against exclusion and racism”, which will adorn the chest of the Lilies on the 23rd matchday, the club calls on people to make use of their democratic rights and to take part in the election.

U21 starts 2025 victoriously

After the winter break, the U21 Junglilien also returned to the football field last Sunday (February 16th): On the 23rd matchday of the Lotto Hessenliga, the Lilies welcomed VfB 1905 Marburg and celebrated their eleventh win of the season with a 3-1 win.

Away in Köln: Member presale starts Wednesday

Saturday evening game for SV Darmstadt 98! The Lilies travel to 1. FC Köln on the occasion of the 26th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga on March 15th. The game kicks off at 8:30pm. And this is how you can be there live: Member advance sales for this duel start next Wednesday (February 19th/12pm) – both online and in the ticket shop at the Merck Stadium. You can find all further ticket information in this message.