Defeat in Fürth
No points in Franconia. After conceding two late goals, Darmstadt 98 lost 3-2 (1-1) to SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
28.05.2025 / English
End of season sale at LOOP5 | Participants confirmed
SV Darmstadt 98 will close its fan shop in the "LOOP" shopping center on June 17th. Until then, generous discounts await you in the store. Furthermore, following the relegation thrillers between Heidenheim and Elversberg, and Braunschweig and Saarbrücken, the field of participants for the 2025/26 second division season has been determined. We report on these and other topics related to SV Darmstadt 98 in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
+++ Everything must go! +++
Until June 17, the Lilien fan shop in the „LOOP5“ shopping center in Weiterstadt is offering many items at reduced prices as part of its end-of-season sale. All items are discounted by 18.98 percent. Starting June 1, the discount will increase to 25 percent. This applies to all products – while supplies last, of course. Simply stop by the fan shop in „LOOP5“ (Gutenbergstraße 5, 64331 Weiterstadt), browse, and take advantage of the great deals.
+++ Second division opponents for the new season have been confirmed +++
After the thrilling relegation playoffs between Heidenheim and Elversberg, and Braunschweig and Saarbrücken, SV Darmstadt 98’s opponents for next season have been confirmed. The Lilies can look forward to four new teams compared to last season. Holstein Kiel and VfL Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga, while Dynamo Dresden and Arminia Bielefeld are new additions from the 3. Liga. Braunschweig managed to avoid relegation in the relegation playoff against 1. FC Saarbrücken. SV Elversberg, on the other hand, missed promotion to the Bundesliga against 1. FC Heidenheim and will therefore compete in the lower tier of German football next season.
Here you can find more interesting facts about upcoming games in the 2025/26 season:
Geographically
- Longest away trip: Holstein Kiel (journey time by car: approx. 6h 30min - distance: 608 kilometers)
- Shortest away trip: 1. FC Kaiserslautern (journey time by car: approx. 1h 20min - distance: 111 kilometers.
Logistical:
- Stadium with the highest capacity: Hertha BSC, Olympiastadion Berlin (74,667 seats)
- Stadium with the lowest capacity: SV Elversberg, Ursapharm-Arena an der Kaiserlinde (10,000 seats)
+++ U17 finishes season with success +++
After the U17s secured their place in the DFB Youth League for next season with two matchdays to go, the final match of the 2024/25 season was on Saturday (May 24). The Young Lilies secured a comfortable and decisive 3-0 home victory against FC 08 Villingen. The B-Juniors decided the game within ten minutes of the first half: Three quick goals (29th, 34th, and 38th minutes) took the wind out of their opponents‘ sails. The Young Lilies then played the game confidently to the end. With the win, SV Darmstadt 98 overtook SpVgg Unterhaching on the final matchday and finished the season in third place in their group of the DFB Youth League B.
Darmstadt’s U19 team ended its competitive season last week with a defeat in the Hessen Cup. However, on Sunday (June 29th, 2pm), the U19 team will play another friendly away in the Ruhr region against VfL Bochum’s A-Juniors.
+++ World & European Veterans Champions +++
With three early ippons, Theo Keppl clinched his 5th European Judo Veterans Title (M9 class) in Riga, Latvia. Both Keppl and his opponents remained injury-free and unharmed throughout the tournament. For Theodor Keppel, a long-time member of SV 98, this victory is another major achievement following his title as Veterans World Champion in November 2024. SV Darmstadt 98 warmly congratulates him on this fantastic result!
+++ 75 years of loyalty +++
On Monday (May 26), Peter Schmidt, a member of the 98ers‘ Council of Elders, celebrated his 87th birthday. Schmidt attended his first Lilies games back in 1946 – back then at alternative pitches near the university stadium or at the cycling track in Bessungen. He has been a club member since 1950 and has had close ties to SV 98 since his childhood. His commitment to the club is impressive: Between 1963 and 1970, the Darmstadt native volunteered as the club’s youth leader. For many years, he watched his Lilies‘ games from the back straight before being elected to the Council of Elders in 2014 and has had his seat in the main stand ever since. We pay tribute to 87 years full of life and 75 years of unwavering loyalty to our SV Darmstadt 98. Dear Peter, happy birthday!
Team News: Three Changes
Away game in Franconia. On matchday 30 (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Isac Lidberg and Kai Klefisch return to the team after serving their suspensions, and Marco Richter also moves into the starting lineup. Matthias Bader will miss the match with a minor shoulder problem.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Fürth Game
Darmstadt 98 travel to Greuther Fürth for Matchday 30. On Sunday (April 19th, 1:30pm), Greuther Fürth will host SV Darmstadt 98 at the Sportpark Ronhof. You can find the opinions of both coaches, the refereeing team, and the TV broadcast details for Sunday midday here. As usual, we've summarised all the important information about the match against Greuther Fürth in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
“I see no lack of self-confidence.”
How does Florian Kohfeldt view his team's away record ahead of Sunday's match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth? How does he assess the Cloverleaf's defence, and what is the mood within the team? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday before the game in Fürth (April 19th, 1:30pm). We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
Fan Information for the Fürth Game
On Sunday (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Greuther Fürth. To ensure you are fully prepared for the away match against the Cloverleaf, we have compiled all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
Opposition Check: SpVgg Greuther Fürth
It was the sixth matchday of the 2017/18 season, a sunny Sunday in September, and the second division fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf was on the schedule. With Florian Neuhaus, Friedhelm Funkel, and Serdar Dursun on or off the pitch, the duel ended 3-1 for Fürth – thanks in part to a brace from Dursun. At first glance, probably just a typical second division victory. But historically significant and unforgettable for everyone in Fürth.
Numbers & Facts: The top stats about the Fürth game
Greuther Fürth hosts Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (April 19th). Kick-off in Franconia is at 1:30 pm. Can the team from southern Hesse continue their winning streak against Fürth? And will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg continue their winning streaks against Greuther Fürth? As usual, we've compiled the most important facts and figures about the match for you in our Top Facts.
Happy 75th birthday, Dr. Michael Weingart!
From the early 1980s, he was active in the service of SV Darmstadt 98 for almost four decades: We Lilies congratulate the former team doctor of SVD, Dr. Michael Weingart, most sincerely on his 75th birthday this Wednesday (April 15th)!
„There’s fire in it“ | Football on the hockey field
There are five games left in the season, meaning a total of 15 points are still up for grabs. But Darmstadt's focus is entirely on Sunday's match (April 19th, 1:30pm) against Greuther Fürth. From the media briefing with Fabian Nürnberger, from the hockey pitch to San Antonio: We report on all these topics and many more. As usual, you can find all the latest news from SV 98's club life here in our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board."
SV 98 mourns the loss of Roger Prinzen
SV 98 mourns the loss of its former player Roger Prinzen, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening (April 13th) at the age of 57.
U21 earns an important point
The long wait for a point is over! After four consecutive defeats, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally secured some points. On their home turf, the young Lilies drew 1-1 against TSV Eintracht Stadtallendorf last Saturday (April 11th). Looking at the league table, it was clear even before the match that it wouldn't be easy, as a full ten places separated the two teams in the LOTTO Hessenliga standings. However, the Lilies' U21 team remained evenly matched with the seventh-placed side and collected a crucial home point.
Legends team pays another visit to Real Madrid
This match is a tradition – at least at the veterans' level: The SV Darmstadt 98 veterans team visited Real Madrid for the third time. The game was played last Thursday (April 9th) at the "Royal Whites'" training ground in the Valdebebas district of Madrid.