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Home win! Impressive winning streak continues at Bölle
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.
The home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf was a high-tempo affair from the outset. Initially, the visitors had slightly more attacking opportunities, but Darmstadt were clinical and took the lead with their first chance: After a long ball, Isac Lidberg held off his marker strongly, laid the ball off to Marco Richter, whose precise cross was headed home by the stooping Fraser Hornby on 7 minutes.
Darmstadt’s lead didn’t last long, however. Just five minutes later, de Wijs headed in a corner to equalise at 1-1. The match remained intense and fast-paced. Both teams repeatedly created promising positions, though initially without seriously testing the goalkeepers. It wasn’t until the 40th minute that Darmstadt had another clear-cut chance: Lidberg cleverly laid the ball off to Richter in the penalty area, but he opened his body too much and lifted it over the bar.
In first-half stoppage time, Fortuna Düsseldorf had several more chances, but Marcel Schuhen was equal to the task, denying both Appelkamp in the first minute and Itten’s header from the ensuing corner. The hard-fought match went into halftime with the score at 1-1.
Both teams maintained a high tempo in the second half and created opportunities. Hornby had the first shot, but his effort went just wide of the post, 8 minutes into the half. A minute later, at the other end, El Azzouzi found himself through on goal, but instead of passing across the goal, he went for goal himself and struck the post with Schuhen getting a slight touch on the ball.
Just before the hour mark, Niklas Schmidt attempted a bicycle kick following a corner, but his powerful shot sailed over the bar. At the other end, substitute Luca Marseiler almost scored an own goal to give the visitors the lead, but Schuhen was quick enough to intercept the ball off the line with 20 minutes . Four minutes later, Schuhen made another excellent reflex save to deny Itten’s close-range header.
In the closing stages, the home side managed to settle the game and began to play patient passing to create scoring opportunities. In the 85th minute, a ball fell to Richter, but his shot went wide. Three minutes later, the ball was in the back of the net: after a corner from Richter, Matej Maglica rose highest and headed the ball home for the 2-1 victory. The defender celebrating his 5th goal of the season following his brace last weekend. The Lilies were able to see out the win during 5 minutes of added time despite pressure from the visitors with a series of corners. Fortuna were also reduced to ten men when Jesper Daland was sent off in the final action of the match.
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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.
Team News: Hornby and Lidberg Start
Darmstadt host Fortuna Düsseldorf! Florian Kohfeldt has made four changes to his starting lineup. Fraser Hornby (returning from illness) and Isac Lidberg (recovering from a thigh injury) return to the starting eleven, replacing Luca Marseiler and Merveille Papela. Niklas Schmidt starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, and Fabian Holland replaces Fabian Nürnberger, who is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.
