Matchday Compact: All Information for the Düsseldorf Game

The 2nd Bundesliga returns to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On the first matchday of the 2024/25 season, the Lilies will host the Fortuna Düsseldorf team. The game kicks off on Sunday afternoon (August 4th/1:30pm), for which the Lilies' fan scene will adopt the motto „All in Blue“ announced is at 1:30pm. The teams of the two head coaches Torsten Lieberknecht and Daniel Thioune will meet again in the Merck Stadium for the first time in two years. Back then, the blue-whites got a narrow 1-0 home win – Repeat desired! However, before the ball rolls again at the Bölle, we will provide you with all the information about the duel between the Lilies and the guests from Düsseldorf.

Happy Birthday, Hans Kessler!

SV Darmstadt 98 congratulates Hans Kessler on his birthday. The Honorary President of the Lilies celebrates his 75th birthday on August 3rd. Kessler has made invaluable contributions during his presidency (2007 – 2012) and as a member of the Board of Directors (2012 – 2015).

“We want to be a team that quickly builds identification”

It starts again! On Sunday afternoon (August 4th/1:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 starts the new 2024/25 second division season with the home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. On the occasion of the first match day, the press conference before the game with Torsten Lieberknecht took place on Friday (August 2nd). The head coach of SV 98 answered questions about the mood in and around the club and the team, the upcoming opponent and the squad composition. You can read the most important statements here.

Opposition Check: Fortuna Düsseldorf

For many Fortuna fans from Düsseldorf, May 27, 2024 will certainly remain an unforgettable date for a long time. However, in connection with a negative experience. Because that evening, their favourite team's almost certain promotion to the Bundesliga was snatched out of their hands. Daniel Thioune's team won the relegation first leg in Bochum 3-0, but the Bochum team managed a sensational comeback in the second leg and Fortuna remained in the second division. And the new season now begins with the away game at the Böllenfalltor. The goal for the upcoming season? To be just a little bit more successful than last year. Because that would automatically mean promotion. We take a closer look at our opening opponent.

Figures & facts: The top facts about the Düsseldorf game

Finally second division football again in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! On Sunday (August 4th) SV Darmstadt 98 welcomes the Fortuna Düsseldorf team. Before the ball rolls from 1.30pm, we'll look at the most important facts and figures ahead of the 21st meeting between the two teams. How did the Lilies' last home game against the Rhinelanders end? Why were Fortuna so strong last season? And what connections are there to Düsseldorf? We'll tell you.

After seven years: Mehlem’s time at SV 98 ends

Marvin Mehlem will no longer wear the Lily on his chest in the future: The midfielder is moving from SV Darmstadt 98 to the English Championship side Hull City. The clubs agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.

Protect children – support families: Zimmermann presents gifts

The Darmstadt model “Protect Children – Support Families” is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. In keeping with this, following the birth of the 98th Darmstadt baby this year, there was a tribute to the young family: Baby Elisabeth with her parents Daniel and Melanie together with SV Darmstadt 98. More than 20,000 welcome gifts from the club, for example small blue and white soft balls with a Lily motif have been presented to families in the 15 years since the specialist service began. This summer, Lily professional Christoph Zimmermann presented the welcome gift for baby Elisabeth.

Member presale for Elversberg starts Friday

We are travelling to Elversberg! On matchday 4, SV Darmstadt 98 will be visiting SV Elversberg on Saturday (August 31st/1pm) in the URSAPHARM Arena on the Kaiserlinde. Tickets for the game will be available in advance sales for members starting next Friday (August 2nd/12pm) – both online and in the ticket shop at Merck Stadium. You can get all further information here.

Organisational information for the home game against Düsseldorf

On Sunday (August 4th/1:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 welcomes the Fortuna Düsseldorf team and asks you to pay attention to the following information.

Lilies tie down El Idrissi

SV 98 has given Othmane El Idrissi a licensed player contract. The 17-year-old was already used in test matches for the professional team during the preparation and scored a goal in the U21's Hessenliga opener.