15.07.2024 / English
Diary: “Here’s to a new one!”
In this year's summer preparation, the Lilies are taking part in two training camps. At the end of June, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht's team spent a few intensive days in the Black Forest, and since July 15th, SV 98 has set up camp again in the Palatinate. Until July 21st, the visitors from south Hesse will be visiting the Hotel Krone in Herxheim again and will be completing their sessions on the TV Hayna sports field. In our diary we take you through the days in the 2nd training camp.
"Here's to a new one!"
“We go there every summer now because we like it so much.” During the current holiday season, this sentence is heard more often from people who visit their favourite vacation spot and often even the same accommodation year after year. Why go other ways when everything fits in one place? The Lilies have a similar situation with their domicile in the southern Palatinate, more precisely in Herxheim-Hayna. The only difference is that instead of relaxation, the focus here is on hard work. It is the fourth year in a row that the SV 98 has stayed at the “Hotel Krone” in order to gradually work on the fine-tuning for the upcoming season. “Here’s to a new one,” was Clemens Riedel’s short message after the bus had dropped off the entourage from southern Hesse at the hotel.
Riedel is one of the players who were there for the inaugural visit in July 2021. The central defender was 17 years old at the time and reported in an interview with sv98.de about the sore muscles from the Palatinate. Riedel is now approaching his 21st birthday and is part of a group of 29 players who have made their way to Herxheim-Hayna. Only Fabian Holland is missing due to his knee injury. On the day of arrival, the first of numerous sessions was on the agenda in the afternoon; eight training sessions are planned until Friday before the test against 1. FC Saarbürcken on Saturday.
The SV 98 is likely to be accompanied by lots of sunshine and high temperatures; on Monday the thermometer already climbed to 30 degrees. Everything is set up for sweaty sessions in a familiar environment. „Here’s to a new one!“ The Lilies in Herxheim-Hayna.
Foto: SV 98 
Training camp squad
1 – Marcel Schuhen
22 – Karol Niemczycki
30 – Alexander Brunst
2 – Sergio Lopez
4 – Christoph Zimmermann
5 – Matej Maglica
6 – Marvin Mehlem
8 – Luca Marseiler
9 – Fraser Hornby
11 – Tobias Kempe
14 – Christoph Klarer
15 – Fabian Nürnberger
16 – Andreas Müller
17 – Kai Klefisch
19 – Fynn Lakenmacher
20 – Aleksandar Vukotic
21 – Merveille Papela
23 – Klaus Gjasula
26 – Matthias Bader
28 – Paul Will
29 – Oscar Vilhelmsson
38 – Clemens Riedel
40 – Filip Stojilkovic
42 – Fabio Torsiello
44 – Nico Baier
49 – Asaf Arania
Til Rohde (U19)
Max Pfister (U19)
Othmane El Idrissi (U19)
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
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.
„We held onto the belief in victory until the very end.“
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
Home win! Impressive winning streak continues at Bölle
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.