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!
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
