Premiere at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor: On Wednesday (August 27th), the first Lilien relay marathon will take place at the home stadium of SV Darmstadt 98, starting at 4:30pm. In teams of varying sizes and distances, the motivated runners aim to strengthen their team spirit. Additionally, on Sunday (August 31st at 7pm), the opponent SV Darmstadt 98 will face in the second round of the DFB Cup will be decided – here you’ll find everything you need to know about the cup draw. You can find out all this and more in our weekly column „Lilien Across the Board.“
With their successful opening match against VfB Lübeck, SV Darmstadt 98 has secured their place in the second round of the DFB Cup. These matches will be played on Tuesday (October 28th) and Wednesday (October 29th). The Lilies‘ opponent will be decided on Sunday (August 31st, 7pm) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. The draw will be broadcast live on ARD’s Sportschau program. Presenter Alex Schlüter will host the show, with former referee Dr. Felix Brych serving as the draw official.
The penultimate participant for the second round was determined on Tuesday (August 26th) in the duel between Eintracht Braunschweig and VfB Stuttgart – the Swabians narrowly prevailed on penalties. The final ticket for the next round will be awarded on Wednesday (August 27th, 8:45pm) in the clash between SV Wehen Wiesbaden and FC Bayern Munich.
| Bundesliga | 2. Bundesliga | 3. Liga | Regionalliga |
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | SV Darmstadt 98 | Energie Cottbus | FV Illertissen |
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1. FC Magdeburg | ||
| Hamburger SV | Arminia Bielefeld | ||
| 1. FC Heidenheim | VfL Bochum | ||
| TSG Hoffenheim | SC Paderborn | ||
| Eintracht Frankfurt | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | ||
| Leipzig | Karlsruher SC | ||
| FC St. Pauli | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | ||
| VfL Wolfsburg | FC Schalke 04 | ||
| SC Freiburg | SV Elversberg | ||
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Holstein Kiel | ||
| 1. FC Köln | Hertha BSC | ||
| FC Augsburg | Fortuna Düsseldorf | ||
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |||
| Borussia Dortmund | |||
| VfB Stuttgart |
Bartosz Bialek has started his time with the Lilies with great joy and confidence. „The first few weeks have been very good for me here in Darmstadt. I think the quality of the team is great, and the players are top-notch. I also feel very comfortable in the city – I’ve even found an apartment. So everything’s going perfectly so far,“ the 23-year-old explained in a media briefing on Wednesday (August 27th). The attacker also feels physically ready: „I’m healthy, I can train and play – that’s the most important thing. When I’m healthy, I can help the team because I know I have a lot of footballing ability.“
For me, the coach was the deciding factor, as was the country here.
His development continues to progress, which Bartosz Bialek attributes primarily to the club’s clear approach: „The team was already a bit further along when I arrived because they were able to participate in the preseason. But the club has a clear plan for me, which helps enormously. I love football and will do everything I can to get me playing.“ The decisive factor for his move was, above all, the coach’s trust: „For me, the coach was the deciding factor, as was the country here. I know that discipline and hard work are important – I like that. I know the coach very well and know he always has a plan. The club also has good physios, which is very important to me. That’s why I couldn’t say no to Darmstadt.“
Even though he narrowly missed scoring his first goal against Hertha BSC, his anticipation remains high: „Of course, it’s a shame my shot didn’t go in. I’m very grateful for every minute on the pitch. I hope a shot like that goes in next time.“ Bialek isn’t surprised by the Lilies‘ successful start: „We have a lot of quality in the team and get along well. The competition is also very fierce among us strikers – and that’s exactly what’s important in football.“
On Wednesday (August 27th), SV Darmstadt 98 Stadion GmbH is inviting runners to its first dedicated running event around the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Running enthusiasts can compete in teams of two to eight people and complete a marathon or half marathon distance together. The stadium opens at 4:30pm.
Whether with colleagues, friends, or a club – the Lilien Relay Marathon focuses not only on athletic performance, but above all on team spirit. The start and finish area is located directly within the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. From there, the route leads through the adjacent forest, offering a variety of terrain. A water station provides refreshments along the way, and cool drinks await all participants at the finish line. Additionally, cold drinks and typical stadium snacks are available at the stadium kiosks – the perfect opportunity to round off a day of sport together.
Marathon Relay
Half Marathon Relay
After four competitive matches without defeat at the start of the season, the SV Darmstadt 98 U19s suffered their first defeat in the DFB-Nachwuchsliga (German Youth League). On Sunday (August 24), the young Lilies lost 5-2 away to Karlsruher SC. The match started promisingly: Bittroff gave SVD the lead in the 6th minute. But the hosts responded promptly, turning the game around within two minutes with goals in the 17th and 19th minutes. The team went into halftime with a 2-1 lead for Karlsruher SC.
After the restart, a penalty (54th minute) and another goal in the 60th minute made things clear early on. Although the Lilies managed to make it 4-2 through Smailji in the 76th minute, Karlsruhe made it 5-2 just five minutes later. For the Lilies, the defeat initially means no change in the standings: The U19s remain in second place in their DFB Youth League group. After a challenging start, the U19s now have a chance to regroup. Their next match in the DFB Youth League is not until Sunday (September 14th, 11:00am) at home against SV Sandhausen. However, they can’t do without football entirely: On Friday (September 5th, 5:00pm), the SVD will play a friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt’s U19s.
Anyone who still can’t do without the young Lilies in the meantime can look forward to something: SV 98’s B-Juniors kick off their competitive season on Sunday (August 31st, 1pm) with an away game against Karlsruher SC. The South Hesse team lost their dress rehearsal 3-1 away to SC Freiburg on Saturday (August 23rd).
This is how it should continue: The SV Darmstadt 98 fan base seems to be slowly finding its feet in the new league after being promoted to the Kreisliga B (District League B). The „second second team“ secured its first win of the season at home against SKG Gräfenhausen on Saturday (August 23rd). The decisive goal for the 1-0 home victory came right at the start of the game: Timo Frohberg fired the ball into the net in the 4th minute, which also marked the only goal of the game.
Despite a second yellow card in the 58th minute, the fan base fought until the end and thus secured the victory. The victory moves the „second second team“ out of the relegation zone and into 13th place in the table, where they are level on points with four teams. The Lilies hope to carry on the momentum on Tuesday (September 2nd, 7:30pm), when they travel to table neighbours and fellow promoted team SKG Roßdorf.
As a socially responsible sports club, SV Darmstadt 98 is committed to fostering historical awareness and creating spaces for shared exploration of the past. Therefore, the Lilies invite you to a visit to the memorial site of the former Osthofen concentration camp on Saturday (September 6th). The excursion offers an opportunity to delve deeply into the history of National Socialism and keep the memory of the victims alive.
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
