For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.
Darmstadt host Fortuna Düsseldorf! Florian Kohfeldt has made four changes to his starting lineup. Fraser Hornby (returning from illness) and Isac Lidberg (recovering from a thigh injury) return to the starting eleven, replacing Luca Marseiler and Merveille Papela. Niklas Schmidt starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, and Fabian Holland replaces Fabian Nürnberger, who is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.
SV 98 answers the most important questions about the postponed friendly match of the Lilies against their cooperation partner San Antonio FC.
With the upcoming trip to San Antonio (Texas) in mind, SV 98 has decided to postpone the planned friendly match against its cooperation partner San Antonio FC to September 29, 2026. The delegation trip with representatives from the board and management will still take place.
Darmstadt 98 are unbeaten in exactly twelve matches and aim to extend this run in their home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (February 21st). Kick-off is at 1pm. All the important information about the 23rd matchday of the second division is clearly summarised for you in our 'Matchday Guide'.
What's the personnel situation like at Darmstadt? How is the team dealing with their current sporting situation? And what are Fortuna Düsseldorf's strengths? Florian Kohfeldt answered these and other questions at the press conference before the 23rd matchday of the second division. We've summarised the most important statements from the Darmstadt head coach for you.
Last Wednesday (February 18th), around 60 young Darmstadt 98 fans and accompanying persons met in the ENTEGA VIP Lounge at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor for the launch event of the newly founded U18 club of SV 98. The aim is to create a stronger membership offer for young Darmstadt 98 members between the ages of 13 and 18.
