What awaits the Lilies on Saturday evening (March 15th at 8:30pm) in Köln? How does Florian Kohfeldt view the clash with Effzeh? And what will SV Darmstadt 98 need to do to successfully defeat the second-placed team in the 2. Bundesliga? The SV 98 head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Thursday (March 13th). We've summarised Kohfeldt's most important comments for you.
What a spectacular Friday evening it was at home at the Bölle last October! With a 5-1 home win against 1. FC Köln, the Lilies secured their first win in front of a home crowd in the first half of the season. Now the return match in Köln is coming up (March 15, 8:30pm), and we're naturally hoping for a similarly energetic performance. Here's a summary of the most important "figures and facts" about the match before Saturday evening's game at the RheinEnergieStadion.
Guille Bueno answered journalists' questions in a media round on Wednesday (March 12). He spoke, among other things, about the rhythm of the game and the interaction with Killian Corredor on the left flank. This week continues with a panel discussion on structural sexism and sexualised violence in men's football. "LILY - The Contact Point for Lilien Women" is inviting people to the event at the Darmstadt Fan Project to raise awareness of this important topic. We will also be reporting on the successful week for the Lilien youth teams. You can read about these and other topics in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
SV Darmstadt 1898 e.V. and liability fund VVaG are committed to ensuring that volunteer work and the associated selfless commitment to the common good deserve both attention and public recognition. Since 2023, both partners have annually honoured a total of four initiatives that have achieved exceptional success through their extraordinary work. This year, the Volunteer Award, along with a grant of €3,000, will be presented again.
Kölle Alaaf! On Rose Monday, the traditional "Zoch" (parade) once again paraded through the streets of Köln starting at 11:11am. 1. FC Köln's parade number 72 was right in the middle of it all. But unlike in the second division, the Billy Goats had to wait right at the back of the queue. On the festively decorated Effzeh float, selected players, coaches, and officials celebrated exuberantly with the crowd. Not there: coach Gerhard Struber. But not because he preferred to sit in his office and prepare for the upcoming opponent. Rather, he wanted to observe the spectacle from the outside at his first Carnival in Köln. Manager Thomas Kessler had given the team the green light for the celebrations, but one thing was clear to everyone: the next day was more hard work – preparation for the important match against SSV Ulm.
Kickoff for Saturday night's top match in the 2nd Bundesliga! Will the Lilies secure an away win in Köln? Stream the "WOW Match of the Week" between 1. FC Köln and SV Darmstadt 98 live on Saturday (March 15, 8:30pm) with WOW.
A literally tough away game for the young Lilies: The Darmstadt team had to play on a hard court in the Lotto Hessenliga against FSV Wolfhagen, who are in danger of relegation. In 16 degrees and bright sunshine, the U21s fought bravely on Sunday afternoon (9 March), but were unable to take anything home with them due to a 2 - 1 defeat and lost for the first time after three wins in a row.
Home game double in the member presale! The Lilies will first duel with Greuther Fürth on the 28th second division matchday (April 5th/1pm) in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and two weeks later they will face Hannover 96 on Easter Sunday (April 20th/1:30pm). Member presale for both home games starts next Wednesday (March 12th). You will find all further information in this message.
SV 98 has celebrated its next home victory. All those who support the Lilies had to hold their breath against Karlsruher SC for just a short time in the opening phase. As a result, the pendulum swung clearly in the South Hesse team's favor. With a night's distance, we take a look at the previous match in our usual analytical way and examine in particular the home team's approach.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, the fans of SV Darmstadt 98 will be doubly rewarded in the 2024/25 season. In addition to the joy and enthusiasm, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 liters of Krombacher Pils for each home goal scored by the Darmstadt team in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.