While Jean-Paul Boëtius is battling for World Cup qualification with Suriname and Isac Lidberg is anxiously awaiting news of Sweden's World Cup participation, back home the Bölle Gang is creating a vibrant atmosphere around the Bölle stadium with the 3rd Night Run! You can read about these and other topics in our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board".
Jean-Paul Boëtius and the Suriname national team are on the cusp of a historic moment: For the first time in the country’s history, qualification for a FIFA World Cup is within reach. They even hold their destiny in their own hands. After convincing performances in the qualifying campaign so far, Suriname currently leads their group by a narrow margin – level on points with Panama and just one point ahead of Guatemala.
Boëtius played a crucial role: During the last international break, the SV Darmstadt 98 midfielder provided the assist for the equaliser in stoppage time against Guatemala, securing a vital point for his team.
Now the decisive matches are upon us. On November 13 (11pm, German time), Suriname will host El Salvador at their home ground, the Franklin Essed Stadium, before the potentially decisive clash takes place on November 19 (2am, German time) at the Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera in Guatemala.
With two good results, Suriname could secure its historic World Cup qualification on its own merit – a success that would make football history for the country.
Isac Lidberg has once again been called up to the Swedish national team. The forward, who made his debut for the „Tre Kronor“ in November 2024, is now in his country’s squad for the second time this season.
However, Sweden’s situation is precarious: After just one point from four games, the team under new coach Graham Potter (in charge since October 20th) is under immense pressure. Switzerland leads the group with ten points, followed by Kosovo (7 points) and Slovenia (3 points). While Sweden is currently in last place, it still has a slim chance of qualifying for the World Championship. Since only the group winners qualify directly and the runners-up can hope for a playoff spot, Sweden’s only option is to go through this additional round – but that will require a minor miracle.
On November 15 (8:45pm), Sweden will face group leaders Switzerland in Geneva. Only a victory for Sweden, coupled with a Slovenian win against Kosovo, will allow the team to hope for a final against Slovenia on November 18th (8:45pm) in Solna. If Sweden also wins there, and Switzerland defeats Kosovo at the same time, Sweden, with Lidberg, could actually secure a playoff spot at the last minute.
Darmstadt’s second team celebrated a convincing victory against SV Erzhausen on Sunday. Deniz Guellueoglu put Darmstadt ahead in the 10th minute. Just four minutes later, the 98ers doubled their lead to 2-0. Shortly before halftime, captain Julian Schreiber took charge, scoring to make it 3-0 at the break.
After the restart, Darmstadt continued to dominate: In the 55th minute, the referee pointed to the penalty spot for Darmstadt. Schreiber stepped up and confidently converted to make it 4-0. Just five minutes later, the captain completed his hat trick, extending the lead to 5-0. Although the hosts managed a consolation goal in the 75th minute, it did nothing to change Darmstadt’s comfortable away win – final score 5-1.
With this victory, the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team secures another three points and now sits in 10th place in the Kreisliga B. Next weekend, the Lilies travel to face league leaders FSV Schneppenhausen. Kick-off is at 3pm on Sunday (November 16th) at Mörfelder Str. 31, 64331 Weiterstadt.
Around 120 participants experienced the stadium in a special evening atmosphere at the third annual lantern parade. Carrying gingerbread men, children’s punch, and colourful lanterns, the illuminated procession wound its way through all the stands. Accompanied by volunteers, traditional Lilies songs were sung together – a rousing finale with „Die Sonne scheint“ rounded off the evening.
Dear Bartosz, SV Darmstadt 98 sends you belated birthday wishes!
We hope you had a wonderful day and enjoyed it! For the new year, we wish you health, success, and many strong performances on the pitch! Last Tuesday (November 11th), the Polish forward for the 98ers celebrated his birthday.
Dear Christopher, the entire SV98 team wishes you all the best on your special day this Sunday (November 16th) – health, happiness, and continued success in your outstanding work as athletic trainer. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to the Lilies!
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.