Despite the international break, there is anything but radio silence at SV Darmstadt 98. The professionals proved themselves in the test match against SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz. In addition, the other teams and departments of the Darmstadt 98 sports club provide a wide range of sports on the weekend: We give you an overview of what's going on despite the international break. Now everything in our weekly section can be found here in 'Lilies Across the Board'.
“The fact that the team itself wasn’t that happy overall shows its own standards. And that’s a good thing,” explained Florian Kohfeldt after the 1-0 win in the mini-friendly match against SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz on Tuesday evening (October 8th). For the head coach of SV Darmstadt 98 himself, the result was not decisive. Rather, it was important to him to give each player 30 minutes of playing time in order to see the entire team under competitive conditions against a motivated regional league team. Meanwhile, Oscar Vilhelmsson did not get any playing time in the test against Fulda. However, the Swedish attacker trained with the team in the morning and was rested in the evening after his long injury break. According to Kohfeldt, he is again considered a candidate for the squad for the Köln game in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor on Friday evening (18.10/18.30pm).
The Lilien professionals are enjoying a game-free weekend due to the international break. But SV Darmstadt 98 is more than just professional football. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy sports at the 1898 sports club on the weekend. We provide you with an overview:
After SV 98’s U21’s convincing 4-0 win over TuS Hornau, the next game in the Lotto Hessenliga is on Sunday (October 13th/3pm). Then the Junglilien have to play away at SC 1960 Hanau, who are currently in fourth place in the table.
The next task also awaits our futsal kickers. While the first team will play in the regional league on Saturday (October 12th/6pm) against the Remchinger Futsal Club in the Bergäckerhalle Eisingen, the second team will play against TuS Griesheim the same day before at the Konrad-Duden-Schule in Mannheim. (2:30pm).
Also on Saturday (12.10/10am) there will be an open training session for our football ID team at the Merck Darmstadt sports grounds (Schreberweg 52). The training is open to all interested parties – regardless of whether they have a disability or not.
Things are going to get hot next weekend for the SV 98 table tennis department. On Friday (October 11th/8:30pm) our men play in the league against SC Arheilgen. Further games of the U19 II will follow on Saturday (12.10./11.30am) against TV 1894 Okarben and the U15 will face TV Niederrad. The venue for these games is the gymnasium of the Bessunger School in Darmstadt.
The traditional Lilies team celebrated a 4-1 win against the legends of FC Barcelona! What once started as a joke (the full report is here) became reality when the Darmstadt team played in the heart of Catalonia last Friday (October 4th) and turned the game around after falling behind at halftime. The Lilies fought for this special success with great team spirit, tactical changes and emotional moments on the pitch. Accompanied by fans and friends as well as previous instructions from former national coach and current Barca head coach Hansi Flick, the old Lilies enjoyed their trip to Barcelona. We review the journey of our traditional team with you on our YouTube channel:
The old football adage applies to the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team: After the game is before the game! With a rousing 6:4 win, the “zwote Zwote” of the Lilies were able to score three points away at SV Croatia Griesheim last Sunday (October 6th). Will the next win come this weekend? RSV Germania Pfungstadt is already waiting for the Lilies next Sunday (October 13th/3pm). Anyone who hasn’t planned their Bundesliga-free weekend yet is cordially invited to loudly support the 98er team on Ostendstrasse in Pfungstadt!
Two members of our Lilien family were able to celebrate their birthdays this week: Othmane El Idrissi came of age on Monday (October 7th). The young offensive player made his professional debut on the first matchday against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Congratulations on your 18th birthday, Otto!
Our former right-back Sandro Sirigu was also able to enjoy his special day on the same day. Sirigu played an impressive 135 professional games with the Lily on his chest from 2013 to 2019. With SV 98, the Ulm native rose from the 3rd division to the Bundesliga. Later after his active career, Sirigu was also responsible for the Bölle Gang at SV Darmstadt 98. We wish you a happy 36th birthday, dear Sandro!
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.