In a media roundtable on Wednesday (April 16), Andreas Müller spoke about, among other things, his first time playing in the double-six position with Fabian Nürnberger. He also answered journalists' questions about his personal goals and the team's goals for the remainder of the season. The fan team also won a spectacular 4-3 away game. We report on these and other topics related to SV Darmstadt 98 in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
Andreas Müller is looking ahead to the hottest phase of the season with confidence. With five games left in the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 has established a solid starting position in the fight to avoid relegation. „We have everything in our own hands to avoid relegation. Our goal is to break the 40-point mark to put an end to any doubts,“ emphasised the 24-year-old. With a mixture of enthusiasm, commitment, and self-confidence, Müller and the Lilies want to do everything they can in the final weeks of the season to make their plans for the second division clear early on.
Müller has been one of the Lilies‘ long-standing players this season. He has already played in 31 matches across all competitions, something he greatly values: „My goal is always to be on the pitch. That’s why I’m all the more pleased that I’ve been used so often this season.“ Last Saturday (April 12), Müller was again in the starting eleven for the away game against Hertha BSC – for the first time alongside Fabian Nürnberger in the central defensive midfield. A duo that hit it off right away. „It was a lot of fun playing with Fabi in Berlin. He’s technically strong and extremely versatile,“ said Müller, describing his midfield colleague.
What a comeback from the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team! The „second second team“ secured a spectacular 4-3 away win against SKG Bickenbach II in the District League C last Sunday (April 13th). The match got off to a fast start: The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute. But the Lilies responded immediately – three minutes later, they equalised at 1-1. The score remained the same at halftime.
After the restart, the game really picked up pace: Bickenbach scored again early (50th minute) to take a 2-1 lead. But the „second second team“ showed morale, determination, and their strongest moment of the game. Within ten minutes, the Lilies turned the game around with three goals to make it 4-2. Although Bickenbach narrowed the gap to 3-4 shortly before the end, the Lilies threw themselves into every possession and defended their narrow lead throughout.
With this away win, the SV 98 fan team maintains third place in the Kreisliga C and will return to action at 3pm on Sunday (27 April) after a well-deserved Easter break at home against SV Croatia Griesheim II.
You can find an overview of the upcoming matches of the Lilien fan team here:
| Date | Kick Off | Match | Competition | Result |
| Sunday, 13.04.2025 | 1pm | SKG Bickenbach II – SV 98 | Kreisliga C | 3:4 |
| Sunday, 27.04.2025 | 3pm | SV 98 – SV Croatia Griesheim II | Kreisliga C | |
| Sunday, 04.05.2025 | 1pm | RSV Ger.Pfungstadt II – SV 98 | Kreisliga C |
Last Saturday (April 12), the SV Darmstadt 98 U17 team experienced a thrilling 3-3 away draw against SV Sandhausen’s U17 team. The game didn’t start particularly well: In the 28th minute, the young Lilies went behind. However, a response wasn’t long in coming: just three minutes later, SV 98 equalised and turned the game around to 2-1 in the 38th minute. Shortly before the break in the 44th minute, the home side levelled the score at 2-2 at halftime.
The game slowed down a bit after the break, but the final phase was once again full of action: In the 81st minute, Darmstadt scored again to take a 3-2 lead, but it only lasted a few minutes. Two minutes later, SVS equalised again, making the final score 3-3.
The draw keeps the U17s in third place in the DFB-Nachwuchsliga (German Youth League). Before the B-Juniors take a well-deserved break, the Lilies will play a friendly at home against the U17s of TSV Schott Mainz on Wednesday (April 16, 3:30pm).
The U19s faced the same fate as the U17s on Saturday (April 12) against SV Sandhausen – albeit at home and with different final scores: The U19s lost 3-1 to SV Sandhausen. The game began well for SV 98, taking a 1-0 lead at a crucial psychological moment just before halftime. However, the U19s completely lost the start of the second half, conceding three goals within four minutes immediately after the restart (48th, 49th, 52nd). The young Lilies were unable to recover from this.
The defeat sees the Darmstadt U19s slip to fifth place in the DFB Youth League. After a weekend without a game, the U19s have a chance to make amends on Wednesday (April 23rd, 7:30pm) in the Hessen Cup against the U17s of VFL Kassel.
In the Virtual Bundesliga, eLilie Nassim „Nassada“ Dahman has qualified for the intermediate round of the 2024/25 Grand Final in the VBL Singles Championship. In four thrilling matches in the so-called „Swiss System,“ he had to win at least two to achieve this. And the evening started well for the Darmstadt native: He won the first game clearly 8:3. After that, however, things became exciting: After two losses in a row, Nassim found himself with his back against the wall and had to win the last game to avoid elimination. The last remaining eLilie, who was fighting for the title in the Singles Championship, didn’t let the pressure bother him and won the final game comfortably 6:1. With these two wins, Nassim has also qualified for the intermediate round, which will take place next Thursday (April 17).
What products did Suzuki produce before they built motorcycles and cars? And which bird lays its eggs in other people’s nests? Paul Will and Kai Klefisch enter the race for the Suzuki Quiz Cup and answer tricky questions about sunsets, looms, and blind chickens in the third episode of the second season. A colourful mix of questions awaits the two midfielders. See for yourself how many answers they can provide: Now on our YouTube channel!
Are you still looking for a last-minute gift for your loved ones this Easter? Whether chocolate Easter bunnies, Lily Easter cups, or postcards from Bölle: In the Online-Fanshop This week, Lilien is offering a discount on selected items that make perfect Easter gifts. Orders over €18.98 also receive a free chocolate Easter bunny.
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.