How is Isac Lidberg's fitness? What can Darmstadt expect from Eintracht Braunschweig? And what is the current competition for places within the team? Head coach Florian Kohfeldt answered these and other questions ahead of Saturday's match at Eintracht Stadium (February 14th, 1pm). We've summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
From the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to the Eintracht Stadium! SV Darmstadt 98 fans face a roughly 370-kilometre journey on Saturday to reach Braunschweig. The Lilies will be playing there at 1pm (February 14th) for the 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. All relevant fan information can be found here.
He needs a lot of sleep. That's why you often see him lying down. But when he rears up, weighing in at 200 kilograms, and moves his sandy-colored, 250-centimetre-long body, his elegance and majesty are hard to surpass. His roar can reach up to 114 decibels – as loud as a jackhammer. Muscular yet dynamic, with powerfully developed jaw muscles. An impressive sight! He is at the top of the food chain. He is the king of the jungle: the lion. His eyes are perfectly adapted for hunting at night.
SV Darmstadt not only presents a focused defence but also a versatile attack. The current league table makes the Lilies appear significantly stronger than Eintracht Braunschweig. However, Braunschweig's form is clearly trending upwards, so one shouldn't be misled. We've compiled all the important facts and figures for Saturday's match (February 14th, 1pm) here for you.
On matchday 26 of the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 will face 1. FC Magdeburg at the Avnet Arena. Kick-off is at 6:30pm on Friday (March 13th). Advance ticket sales for members for the away game begin at noon on Friday (February 13th). All ticket information can be found in the press release.
Fraser Hornby reflects on the current sporting situation and his beginnings at SV 98. He's now in excellent form and impressing in his role on the field. Meanwhile, a visit from the Bölle Gang to Maxiland brought smiles to the children's faces and lots of fun. We also report on two birthdays within the Lilies family, as well as the Young Lilies and the SV 98 eFootball team.
In March, Darmstadt 98 can look forward to two home games at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. First, they host Holstein Kiel on Saturday afternoon (March 7th, 1pm), before FC Schalke 04 visits Darmstadt two weeks later for a top-of-the-table clash under the floodlights (March 21st, 8:30pm). Advance ticket sales for members for both home games begin next Wednesday (February 11th) at noon. You can find all further information in this announcement.
Is there anything to complain about? Not this time. Darmstadt extended their unbeaten run with an impressive 4-0 home win against 1. FC Kaiserslautern, a match where everything just clicked. After 21 second-division matchdays, the team from southern Hesse has already surpassed the 40-point mark. In our analysis, we look back at a very special moment after the final whistle and give you at least three good reasons why this comfortable home victory was possible.
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.
The match was billed as a top game, and Darmstadt lived up to the billing from the outset. Two early goals put SV 98 on the right track, and the team from southern Hesse had already established a three-goal lead before halftime. With this comfortable advantage, they didn't let up in the second half, and Luca Marseiler capped off their performance with a fourth goal shortly before the final whistle. What did the key players have to say about the 90 minutes at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.