In the second away game of the second half of the season, the Lilies will also be playing under floodlights on a Friday evening. After winning a point at Fortuna Düsseldorf, this time we go to Franconia to face 1. FC Nürnberg (January 31st/6.30pm). In our „Top Facts“ we provide you with interesting figures & Facts about the upcoming duel.
…the games between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Nürnberg have never ended. Goals were scored in all 32 duels against each other. In the first half of the season, the teams tied 1-1 after goals from Isac Lidberg (SV 98) and Michal Sevcik (FCN). Good omen for the Lilies: Three of the last four away games in the Max Morlock Stadium went to the South Hesse team.
…The club has great opportunities this season. Former striker Miroslav Klose’s team has a total of 35, only Magdeburg has more in the current season (40). Darmstadt, on the other hand, is in third place with 34 dangerous shots, just behind FCN. However, the Lilies scored the second most goals in the league (38). Only Hamburger SV is better here (43). In addition, only 1. FC Köln brought the ball into the opponent’s box more often (322) than SV 98 (291).
…is an important part of both clubs. While Nürnberg is the team with the strongest duels in the 2nd Bundesliga with 51.5 percent duels won, Darmstadt has the best player record in the league with Aleksandar Vukotic (72.6 percent duels won). The giant (2.01 meters) also won an impressive 85 percent of his aerial duels.
The Lilies could also face some former players on Friday (January 31st/6:30 p.m.) – three to be precise. Benjamin Goller came to SV 98 as a loan player in 2021 and played twelve competitive games for the South Hesse team. During his time at SV Darmstadt, the right winger collected a total of 2 goals and an assist. The former Darmstadt number one, Christian Mathenia, will be in the stadium, but will probably take a seat on the bench. He looked after the goal for SV 98 for two years and played 71 competitive games for the Lilies. Julian Justvan is probably a very familiar face among Lily fans. The 26-year-old came to SV Darmstadt on loan during the winter break last Bundesliga season. The offensive player collected 2 goals and 2 assists in 14 Bundesliga games.
Conversely, the Lilies have a trio with FCN past in their squad. In the 2016/17 season, Tobias Kempe played for “Der Club” before moving back to Bölle. Philipp Förster also has a Nürnberg past. Although he never played for the professionals there, he still made four appearances for the FCN amateurs. A special moment awaits Fabian Nürnberger, who returns to the Max Morlock Stadium for the first time. The 25-year-old wore the FCN jersey for five years. During his time there, he played 108 games and scored 15 goals with the professionals. A particularly fond memory of his stay there was his brace in the relegation game against FC Ingolstadt in 2019/20.
Kai Klefisch and Fabian Nürnberger have to be careful on the Lilies side. Both still go into the game with four yellow cards each. A further caution would mean a ban in the following game.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 30:25 |
| Away | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 24:28 |
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 54:53 |
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.