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.
On Saturday (21.02/1pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will host Fortuna Düsseldorf and asks you to take note of the following information.
Under the arena's floodlights, the red number/letter combination "F95" shines brightly on flags, scarves, and jerseys – a symbol instantly recognisable to every football fan. The Fortuna Düsseldorf crest represents victories, setbacks, and stories passed down through generations. It's more than just a club logo; it's the visible heart of a club deeply rooted in the city on the Rhine.
Will the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor remain a fortress against Fortuna Düsseldorf? Will Darmstadt's unbeaten run continue? And can the Rhinelanders once again rely on their solid defence? Ahead of the clash between the two teams next Saturday at noon (February 21st/1pm), we take a look at the most important facts and figures about the match.
"You have to fight!" – These words are inextricably linked to Jonathan Heimes and still stand for courage, unity, and unwavering faith. Johnny's message lives on – in the stadium, in the team, and throughout the entire Darmstadt 98 family. This is also reflected, to some extent, in the mentality of the current Darmstadt professionals. Week after week, SV Darmstadt 98 shows that it never gives up. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from the world of SV Darmstadt 98 every week.