With their 4-1 home victory against VfL Bochum, SV Darmstadt 98 achieved the biggest opening victory in their history in the 2. Bundesliga. They'll need to carry on this momentum on Friday (08/08/6:30pm), as the South Hesse team will travel to 1. FC Nürnberg. We've compiled the most important facts and figures for SV 98's first away game ahead of the two teams' clash.
SV Darmstadt 98 made a convincing start to the new season: In their 4-1 home win against VfL Bochum, the Lilies showed enthusiasm, efficiency – and, above all, hunger for goals. The focus of last Saturday afternoon was Isac Lidberg, who not only became the match-winner with a hat trick, but also secured his place in the 2. Bundesliga history books: No player has ever scored more goals on a league opening matchday.
With this confidence, they now head to their away game in Nürnberg, where the South Hesse team will once again rely on a solid team performance to achieve success away from home. 1. FC Nürnberg, on the other hand, had a bitter start to the season: In a match that was evenly matched for much of the season against SV Elversberg – last year’s relegation playoff contender for promotion to the Bundesliga – the Franconians conceded the decisive goal in the 90th minute following a corner kick, making it 0-1.
With Aleksandar Vukotić (2.01m) and Patric Pfeiffer (1.96m), the Lilies‘ defence boasts two true defensive giants – and thus a strong physical presence. But height isn’t just an asset in defence: SV Darmstadt 98 also posed a threat from attacking set pieces in their first match of the season against VfL Bochum, proving efficient. The South Hesse side scored two goals from corners: Vukotić won the opening goal with his power in a header, setting up the goal. He was then on hand for the second set piece, heading the ball directly into the net.
Last season, former DFB striker Miroslav Klose’s team boasted the fourth-best attack in the 2. Bundesliga with 60 goals. Following the departure of their top scorer, Stefanos Tzimas (12 goals), who returned to Brighton after his loan spell ended, Nürnberg now needs other goal-scoring players. With the signings of Semir Telalović, Mickaël Biron, Artem Stepanov, and Noah Maboulou, the Franconians have brought promising attacking talents on board – players who have the potential to breathe new life into the attack. Under a coach like Miroslav Klose, who was once the epitome of coolness in front of goal, the conditions should be ideal.
145 days – that’s how long 1. FC Nürnberg has now waited for a home victory. The Lilies, too, haven’t celebrated an away win since their 2-1 victory at Hannover 96 at the end of November last year. The conditions are perfect for a hard-fought clash between two highly motivated teams who are desperate to emerge victorious on Friday. A look at SV Darmstadt 98’s statistics is encouraging: The Club has only managed to win twice in their last ten home games against the Lilies.
1. FC Nürnberg currently has three players in its squad who have previously worn the Lilies jersey: Christian Mathenia guarded the goal for SV Darmstadt 98 from 2014 to 2016. During this time, he made 34 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga and played a part in the team’s promotion to the Bundesliga. He also played 33 times between the posts for the Lilies in the following first-division season before moving to Hamburger SV. Julian Justvan was on loan to SVD from TSG Hoffenheim in the second half of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. In 14 appearances, the attacker scored two goals and provided two assists. Benjamin Goller wore the Lilies jersey in the first half of the 2021/22 season. The winger joined the club on loan from SV Werder Bremen and contributed two goals and one assist in his twelve appearances.
On the Lilies‘ side, there is one player who knows the traditional Franconian club very well: Fabian Nürnberger began his career in 2018 with 1. FC Nürnberg’s reserve team before becoming a permanent fixture in the first team in 2019. Until his move to SV Darmstadt 98 in 2023, the versatile defender played a total of 108 competitive matches for the club, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
| Home | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 33:29 |
| Away | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 24:35 |
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 57:64 |
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.