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Fifth consecutive home win!
A spectacular match on Saturday evening! Darmstadt swept aside 1. FC Kaiserslautern 4-0 (3-0) and collected more points at the Bölle stadium. Hornby (6th minute), Lakenmacher (29th minute), and Klefisch laid the foundation for the victory in the first half, and even after the break, the lead was never seriously threatened. Marseiler added the final touch late in stoppage time (90+2). With this win, Darmstadt 98 have already surpassed the 40-point mark on matchday 21 and moved to the top of the 2. Bundesliga table.
The opening minutes of the home game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern clearly belonged to Darmstadt. Just five minutes in, Fabian Nürnberger played a through ball into the penalty area, Luca Marseiler outpaced his marker and could only be stopped by a foul – penalty for the home side. Fraser Hornby sent the keeper the wrong way and confidently converted to make it 1-0 on 6 minutes. Two minutes later, the Scot almost made it 2-0, but his bouncing shot was tipped over the bar.
The visitors took considerably longer to find their rhythm. After the opening quarter of an hour, Kaiserslautern repeatedly ventured near the hosts‘ penalty area, but initially failed to seriously test Marcel Schuhen. The visitors from southern Hesse, on the other hand, were clinical and capitalised on their next opportunity to make it 2-0: Marco Richter passed the ball to Hornby, whose cross was converted by Fynn Lakenmacher in the middle with 29 minutes on the clock.
With a two-goal lead, the visitors from southern Hesse then controlled the game and allowed the visitors from the Palatinate region hardly any further dangerous attacks. Following a set piece, the Lilies extended their lead even further: Richter delivered a corner into the box, where Kai Klefisch stooped to head the ball precisely into the corner on the stroke of half time.
Four minutes into the second half, Darmstadt put themselves under pressure with a misplaced pass in their own penalty area, but the visitors failed to capitalise on the opportunity. At the other end, Hornby had a chance to make it 4-0: after Marseiler had flicked the ball on with his heel, the striker initially sent his defender sliding past him, but his shot was saved by Krahl in the visitors‘ goal after 52 minutes.
When Darmstadt threatened, it was almost always in front of the visitors‘ goal. Two attempts on the hour mark, firstly saw Lakenmacher narrowly missing out on scoring his second goal after a cross from Sergio Lopez, then Hiroki Akiyama’s shot was just blocked for a corner.
Even in the final stages, Darmstadt remained composed. They controlled the game, conceded very little defensively, and were always dangerous with their own attacks. Only shortly before the final whistle did Kaiserslautern come close to scoring, but the Darmstadt defence ultimately cleared all their shots. In stoppage time, Niklas Schmidt played a long ball forward and Marseiler was alert enough to get to the ball first and poke it beyond Krahl to make it 4-0.
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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.
Team News: Hornby and Lidberg Start
Darmstadt host Fortuna Düsseldorf! Florian Kohfeldt has made four changes to his starting lineup. Fraser Hornby (returning from illness) and Isac Lidberg (recovering from a thigh injury) return to the starting eleven, replacing Luca Marseiler and Merveille Papela. Niklas Schmidt starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, and Fabian Holland replaces Fabian Nürnberger, who is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.