Final rehearsal against Portsmouth FC
Darmstadt 98 will play their final pre-season friendly against English Championship side Portsmouth FC. The match will take place on August 1st at 2pm at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
18.04.2024 / English
Figures & facts: The top facts about the Köln game
Off to the Rhine! The Lilies' next away duel is on Saturday (April 20/3:30pm). This time Torsten Lieberknecht's team is traveling to the Rhineland to play 1. FC Köln in Müngersdorf. But before the Darmstadt team go into another direct duel in the Bundesliga relegation battle in Köln, you will find all the important facts about the party here. What gives hope for the hoped-for victory? What are the strengths of 1. FC Köln? Which lily has the “goal of the month” in the Effzeh jersey; shot? You can find your journey in our top facts about the game.
Harmless offensive lines
Both teams have not only a similar table situation this season, but also an improved attacking record. The Effzeh is in 18th place in the league-wide statistics with 23 goals, the Lilien are in 16th place with 28 goals. So it is not surprising that the first leg at the Böllenfalltor ended 0-1. The fans shouldn’t expect a big goal spectacle in Müngersdorf on Saturday, even if Köln have scored in four of the last five games. Only against Bayern did they not score a goal; Effzeh had to admit defeat to the record champions 0-2.
Crosses could be decisive
When you look at the cross statistics, the values of the two teams differ completely. 1. FC Köln has already hit 381 crosses in the game, by far the highest number in the league. The Lilies, on the other hand, only managed 234 crosses this season and therefore have the second lowest league value. Extremely exciting: SVD has already scored seven goals from crosses, while Köln has only scored two. It will be seen on Saturday whether quality or quantity will prevail.
Köln advantage / a good memory
In the 1st Bundesliga, have met Darmstadt nine times so far, with seven wins and two draws. The Lilies‘ only win against Effzeh came in the 2018/19 second division season, with SVD winning 2-1 in Müngersdorf. On matchday 31, Felix Platte scored the winning goal in the 76th minute after Serdar Dursun had already given the 98ers the lead in the first half, Jhon Córdoba equalised in the meantime. Repetition? He wishes.
Suspension Threat
At least Torsten Lieberknecht doesn’t have to miss anyone with a suspension on Saturday. With Jannik Müller and Christoph Zimmermann, the Lilies have two players who currently have four warnings and therefore have to be careful. Köln don’t have any yellow-banned players either, but Denis Huseinbasic and Jan Thielmann also have two players with four yellow cards each.
Familiar Faces
SV Darmstadt 98 has four of these players in its squad. However, only Matthias Bader and Fabian Schnellhardt were used for the 1. FC Köln professionals. While the Lilies‘ right-back played a total of six times for Effzeh, the midfielder played one competitive game for Köln. Jannik Müller and Marcel Schuhen, on the other hand, only played in the youth and second teams of the club from the cathedral city. The SV 98 goalkeeper can even look back on a goal for 1. FC Köln: as an U19 goalkeeper, he scored a goal with a kick from his own penalty area. The goal was even voted “Goal of the Month” for March 2011 by ARD.
Head to Head Record
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:15 |
| Away | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:19 |
| Overall | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10:34 |
For members: Season ticket sales start Friday
The season is currently suspended, and the start of the new second division season is still some time away. Nevertheless, attention is already turning to the upcoming season: Starting Friday (June 12th) at 12 noon, club members without a current season ticket can purchase their season ticket for the 2026/27 season. Tickets will be available both online and at the ticket office at the stadium.
‚Exemplary of the path we want to take‘
With the sales of Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg, SV 98 has generated considerable transfer revenue. We spoke with President Markus Pfitzner about the right moment for such transfers and the balancing act between financial stability and sporting ambition.
Lilies Across the Board: Traditional team in double action this weekend
This coming weekend (June 13th & 14th), the veterans team will be playing two matches. We'll give you all the details. We also celebrated two birthdays this week and have several events coming up. At the same time, we're keeping an eye on how our partner club, San Antonio FC, is doing. We've compiled all this and more for you in this edition of Lilies Across the Board.
Volunteers wanted for the new season
SV Darmstadt 98 is looking for enthusiastic Lilies fans for the new FuFa volunteer team. As a volunteer, you'll support fans and the club around match days and be right in the thick of things in and around the stadium. You can find all the information here.
First Lilien flea market in July
Browse, sell, and do good at the same time: On Sunday, July 12th, SV Darmstadt 98 is hosting its first Lilies flea market in the forecourt of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. With a focus on family, sustainability, and social cohesion, the event aims to give well-preserved items a second life.
Transfer News: Isac Lidberg leaves Darmstadt
Isac Lidberg is moving to the Bundesliga. SV 98 and Borussia Mönchengladbach have agreed on a transfer for the Swedish striker.
DFB-Pokal: Lilien Travel to Jena
The pairings for the first round of the DFB Cup have been drawn: SV Darmstadt 98 will face FC Carl Zeiss Jena away from home. The draw took place on Saturday evening (June 6th) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Under the supervision of DFB Vice President Peter Frymuth, Referee of the Year 2026, Deniz Aytekin, who acted as the draw's host live on ARD, drew the match between Darmstadt and Jena.
Successful German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt
From the warm opening ceremony to the awards ceremony: The German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt offered exciting games, many wonderful encounters and a well-deserved German champion in the Hesse selection, which also included players from the SV 98 ID team.
Kick-off in the Odenwald, training camp again in the Allgäu
The first dates for SV 98's preparations for the 2026/27 second division season have been set: On June 25th, the professional team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first team training session will take place on June 27th in the Odenwald region.
Cup draw on Saturday | Fan team remains in the B-League
Who will SV Darmstadt 98 face in the first round of the DFB Cup? This question will be answered this coming Saturday (June 6th). The draw for the first round will be broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau. We'll be taking a look and providing you with all the information. We'll also be celebrating with the fan team's survival in the Kreisklasse B (eighth tier) and taking a look across the border to Texas in the USA. All this and more for you in "Lilies Across the Board" on Wednesday.
