10.07.2024 / English
FSV test in the live stream | Everyone come to the season opening!
The productive summer of Lilies is entering the next round. There is another test match against FSV Frankfurt on Wednesday (July 10th/7pm). Getting to know the team takes place step by step – Finally, on Saturday (July 13th) we will open the gates of the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor and cordially invite you to the season opening including a colourful program and the encounter between the Lilies and Swift Hesperingen. We also report on the duel between our fan team in a historic venue and the birthday hat-trick this week. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.
+++ Long time no see, FSV Frankfurt! +++
Preparation for the coming season continues. The next stop in the Lilies‘ test game calendar is the PSD Bank Arena on Bornheimer Hang. The match between FSV Frankfurt and SV Darmstadt 98 will take place there this Wednesday (July 10th) at 7pm. The last time the two clubs met in a friendly was in 2019. At that time, Frankfurt won 1-0. In total, both teams played in 28 competitive games, of which the Blue-Whites won 17 – with nine defeats and two draws. The FSV and SVD met for the very first time on October 11, 1964 – the Lilies won 2-0 in the Regionalliga Süd thanks to goals from Hans Weber and Ehrhard Schäfer. 60 years later, both teams face each other again. Before the test match in the PSD Bank Arena, we took a closer look at our opponent and collected the most interesting facts for you here. For everyone who would like to experience the test match live: We will show you today’s game in the live stream on our YouTube channel – free of charge from 7pm.
+++ Fanfest at Bölle: Show your skills on the console! +++
The doors of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor are finally open again for Lilien fans. Together with you, we want to ring in the new season next Saturday (July 13th) with full enthusiasm and great anticipation. From 2pm a colourful supporting program awaits you in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. It includes a total of 24 stations where our amateur departments as well as sponsors and partners introduce themselves and prepare activities. The Lilien professionals will also play a test match against the Luxembourg first division team Swift Hesperange at 4 p.m. and at the end of the day there will be an autograph session with the coaching team and the entire team. But that’s not all: The Lilien eFootballers are organising an EAFC tournament with a total of 32 starting places as part of our fan festival. Show your skills on the console! With a bit of match luck, you can win attractive prizes – including two tickets for SV 98’s first second division home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf, a new jersey or a scarf. Admission to the fan festival is free, and there is also free choice of seating. All you have to do is register here in advance and secure your free ticket.
+++ Lilies return: Zwote test game in a historic venue +++
Next Sunday (July 14th) the fan team of SV Darmstadt 98 will meet a selection team from TU Darmstadt – and in a historic venue for the Lilies. Kick-off is at 11am in the neighboring university stadium. This once served as a venue for SV 98 in the years after the Second World War until the early 1970s. It was exactly there that the foundations for the club’s further development and regional fame were laid. After a successful time in the university stadium, the sports club finally moved to Böllenfalltor, where it is still based today. The university stadium is a piece of Lilien history – and will be brought to life again this weekend with Lilien football when the „Zwote“ invites you to a test match. Tickets for the game are available online. They can be picked up in the fan shop at Bölle (opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm and during the season opening on Saturday). As an alternative option, you can purchase tickets directly at the entrance to the university stadium from 9:45am on the day of the game.
+++ New week – new birthdays +++
Rüdiger Fritsch (63 years old)
Last week we reported in “Lilies across the Board” that July is a special month for celebration and joy. This is how the birthdays continue this week. This Wednesday (July 10th) we congratulate our President Rüdiger Fritsch on his 63rd birthday. Together with the Lilies, Fritsch has come a long way: During his presidency, which began in 2012, SV 98 rose from the 3rd division to the Bundesliga. Fritsch also worked with his colleagues on the executive committee to establish the Lilies in professional football – both on and off the pitch. The Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor was rebuilt and construction was completed with the completion of the new main stand in 2023. In addition, a functional building was created which contains the entire office and a wing for the team as well as a fan and ticket shop. Congratulations on your special day, dear President! We wish you only the best and a wonderful day.
Fabian Holland (34 years old)
Tomorrow, Thursday (July 11th), we will celebrate the 34th birthday of our captain Fabian Holland. Holland has been active for the Lilies for ten years now – initially he was on loan for a year, and since 2015 he has been an integral part of the club. The Berlin native experienced both ups and downs with the people of Darmstadt. Particularly noteworthy: He was promoted to the Bundesliga twice with SV 98. We congratulate our captain on his special day and wish him a speedy recovery. We and certainly all Lilien fans are looking forward to hopefully seeing you on the field again soon, Fabi!
Oliver Posniak (67 years old)
Midfielder Oliver Posniak is still in the Lilies‘ history books. He was active for Darmstadt 98 for nine years and played a total of 342 games. This means he still takes third place in the list of players with the most appearances for SV 98. He began his journey at SVD in 1980 when Posniak moved from FSV Frankfurt to the then league rivals at the Böllenfalltor. With head coach Werner Olk’s team he managed to get promoted to the Bundesliga, where he was later used in 33 games and also scored his only Bundesliga goal in the top division. Posniak was also one of the Lilies‘ regular players in subsequent seasons and even served as the team’s captain. He never played fewer than 33 games per season. We congratulate Oliver on his 67th birthday and would like to thank him for the years we spent together. We wish all the best!
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
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.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
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".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
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.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
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.
„Pure football romance“
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.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
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.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
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.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
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.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
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.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
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.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
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.
„We held onto the belief in victory until the very end.“
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.