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 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
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.
They fought to the very end, playing with ten men, and tried everything. But in the end, Darmstadt had to settle for a 3-3 draw against SV Elversberg in the sold-out Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. How do the Darmstadt players and staff assess the passionate 90 minutes at the Bölle? What did both head coaches have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
No winner in the clash of the pursuers: Darmstadt 98's home game against SV Elversberg ended in a 3-3 (2-3) draw. After three consecutive defeats, SV 98 managed to secure at least a point and now has 51 points this season. Pfeiffer (14th minute) and Hornby (15th and 51st minutes) scored for the team from southern Hesse.
It's home game day at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On Saturday evening, the 31st matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg. Head coach Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Raoul Petretta replaces Fabian Nürnberger (thigh injury). Yosuke Furukawa also starts in place of Killian Corredor against the team from Saarland.
A new match under the floodlights awaits! On Saturday evening (April 25th, 8:30pm), Darmstadt 98 play against SV Elversberg. What are the coaches' opinions before the game? Who will referee, broadcast, and commentate the match? And what kind of weather can Darmstadt fans expect at the stadium? All the information is compiled for you in "Matchday Guide."
What are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on Saturday evening's match (April 25th/8:30pm) against SV Elversberg? Where does he see the strengths of their upcoming opponent? And how does his team plan to get back on track after three consecutive defeats? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday (April 24th) in the catacombs of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We've summarised Kohfeldt's key statements from the press conference for you.