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.
It was clear from the start that the Young Lilies were determined not to leave the pitch empty-handed again. After the very unlucky 1-0 defeat against Baunatal the previous week, the Young Lilies were determined to do things differently this time. In the tight relegation battle of the Hessenliga, every single point counts – making it all the more important that the U21s were able to celebrate three points on Saturday.
After 22 minutes, Tim Arnold headed home from a corner to reward the Young Lilies‘ attacking efforts for the first time in the match. „That was a real confidence booster,“ explained U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt. Before halftime, Darmstadt struck again, with Milian Herbst scoring in the 44th minute to give them a deserved 2-0 lead at the break.
The Young Lilies continued their strong play after the restart and remained particularly solid defensively. „We were ready to fight for every ball defensively and clear everything away,“ Schmitt explained. With such a strong defence behind them, the attacking play became much easier. The young Lilies‘ forwards repeatedly found themselves in excellent positions and created numerous scoring opportunities. It was fortunate that this convincing performance was also reflected on the scoreboard, as the game’s outcome became even more decisive as the match progressed. Manolo Merx (58th minute) and Imad Jaadar (75th minute) scored to make it 3-0 and 4-0 respectively, sealing the U21s‘ first victory since February 27th. This was also an enormously important win for the players‘ morale. „A weight has been lifted,“ Schmitt readily admitted.
The season is far from over, however. They face a direct competitor in the standings on Wednesday (April 29th, 7pm). SV Hummetroth will be the visitors, once again in a home game at Darmstadt’s youth academy. „We have to keep going,“ Schmitt urged his team.
Line-Up: Börner – Kunstmann (Maier, 46′), Karakayar, Kadrijaj, Klappich (Jaadar, 63′), Ballmert (Blasa, 77′), Schnerring (Meier, 45′), Herbst, Merx (Mignano, 75′), Arnold, Pfister.
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.
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.
On Saturday evening (April 26th/8:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will host the team from SV 07 Elversberg and asks you to take note of the following information.
In the world of football, a yo-yo team is a team that oscillates between two leagues – too good for one league, but not quite at the level of the next higher one. The result is usually many promotions and many relegations. But SV Elversberg is currently redefining the term. For several years now, the yo-yo has been taking SVE almost exclusively upwards.
Saturday evening at the Böllenfalltor, the seventh edition! This time, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg at the Merck Stadium. Both teams are strong offensively and convincing defensively. But where do the differences lie? And in which statistics do both the team from southern Hesse and the Saarlanders lead the pack? We've compiled all the facts and figures for this match right here for you.