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!
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.