Following his injury, Luca Marseiler posted an emotional message on Instagram, while Patric Pfeiffer has been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time. You'll also find out what the other Darmstadt teams have been up to. All this and more, as always, in our "Darmstadt Across the Board" section.
On Saturday evening, one incident overshadowed the entire match: Luca Marseiler had to be carried off the pitch. The diagnosis: a torn cruciate ligament. A difficult moment for Luca, for the club, and for everyone who knows him. In an emotional Instagram post, he expressed his gratitude for the messages he received: „Nevertheless, I would like to thank everyone who thought of me.“ He received well wishes from all over. Not only teammates and Darmstadt fans wrote to him, but also former colleagues and even Schalke fans wished him all the best for his recovery. Despite this injury, he remains defiant: „I will not give up – I have already overcome many obstacles in my career. I will be back!“ he shared in his Instagram post.
We wish you all the best, Luca.
Patric Pfeiffer has been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time and would make his international debut if he plays. First up is Austria (March 27th, 6pm) followed by Germany (March 30th, 8:45pm). The match in Vienna will be broadcast on DAZN, while the game against Germany in Stuttgart will be shown on ARD. The Darmstadt centre-back is looking forward to his time with the Black Stars. „It’s one of the best things when you’re called up to represent your home country,“ he said in an interview with sv98.de.
Our winter signing Raoul Petretta turned 29 yesterday, Tuesday (March 24th)! Dear Raoul, even though you’ve only been with us since the winter break, you’ve already quickly established yourself in the team. We’re so happy you’re a ’98er. For your new year, we wish you above all good health, much success on the pitch, and many unforgettable moments at the Böllenfalltor!
Eighth minute: 1-0 for TGB Darmstadt. Tenth minute: 2-0, TGB adds another goal immediately. On Sunday, it looked as if the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team would suffer a heavy defeat away at TGB Darmstadt, especially since the home team was in fourth place in the league. But the match had much more in store.
While no goals were scored for a while, the referee brandished yellow cards time and time again. By the 69th minute, the Darmstadt second team had already received five yellow cards, while the home side had received four. Then the scoreboard changed: Deniz Guellueoglo’s goal, which injected additional energy into the game, reduced the deficit to 2-1 (69′).
Two minutes later, the referee had to reach into his pocket again. This time, however, it was a yellow-red card. Both players were sent off, meaning it was ten against ten from the 71st minute onward. Ten minutes later, or rather six cautions later, the SVD team scored the long-awaited equaliser, making it 2-2 thanks to an own goal by TGB, which also proved to be the final score.
The spectacular match resulted in a crucial victory in the fight against relegation and a significant boost to team morale. This Sunday (March 29th, 3pm), the action continues. The reserve team hosts FC Sturm Darmstadt in the Kreisliga B and hopes for a win.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U19 team hosted the SC Fortuna Köln U19 team. After a goalless first half, 13 exciting minutes decided the entire match. Just 180 seconds after the restart, the visitors took a 1-0 lead. The Young Lilies equalised shortly after (54th minute). But Köln had an answer of their own, taking a 2-1 lead after an hour of play. This goal would ultimately prove to be the final score. As a result, the Young Lilies currently sit in fifth place in the league, just one point behind the playoff spots. Before the league resumes, the team will play their round of 16 match in the Hessen Cup tonight (March 25th, 7pm). They will be aiming for a place in the next round of the A-Junior Hessen Cup on the artificial turf at JSG Leihgestern/FC Tuba.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U17 team also suffered a narrow defeat this weekend. FC Memmingen secured their first win of the season with a 1-0 away victory. They will be looking to bounce back from last Sunday’s loss this Sunday against FC Ingolstadt’s U17 team (March 29th, 2pm). With four draws in six matches, Ingolstadt are the draw specialists of the league. The young Lilies currently sit in sixth place, just two points behind the playoff spots.
A delegation led by Darmstadt 98 president Markus Pfitzner is using the current international break in March for a trip to San Antonio to further strengthen the connection with cooperation partner San Antonio FC, gain deeper insights into the local economy, and immerse themselves in the culture and history of Darmstadt's sister city. We will be covering their time in Texas on this page.
The German Football League (DFL) announced the exact times for the remaining matchdays on Friday afternoon (March 27). The home game on matchday 31 against SV Elversberg will take place on Saturday evening (April 25) at 8:30pm. This will be followed by two away games against Karlsruher SC (May 3) and Preußen Münster (May 10), both at 1:30pm. On the final matchday, Darmstadt will host SC Paderborn at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor at 3:30pm. (May 17).
SV Darmstadt 98 won their friendly match against 1. FC Saarbrücken during the international break. Florian Kohfeldt's team triumphed 4-2 (2-1) at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, behind closed doors.
Born in Hamburg in 1999 and raised in the Hanseatic city, Patric Pfeiffer's roots lie in Ghana, his mother's homeland. He has now been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time, and two special international matches await the SV Darmstadt 98 centre-back: first against Austria (March 27th, 6pm), then against Germany (March 30th, 8:45pm). Before the 26-year-old departs with the West Africans, we arranged an interview with him. A conversation about family and dreams, memories and old acquaintances.
The worst fears have been confirmed: Luca Marseiler suffered a torn cruciate ligament in the home match against FC Schalke 04. The 29-year-old sustained the injury in the 23rd minute without any contact from an opponent. Marseiler will be sidelined for several months. Further treatment and the timing of the surgery will be decided in the coming days.
Next Thursday (26.03) at 1pm, SV Darmstadt 98 will play a friendly match against 1. FC Saarbrücken.
Patric Pfeiffer has been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time. The 26-year-old central defender is in the squad for the upcoming friendlies, in which Ghana will first face Austria on Friday (March 27th/6pm) and then Germany on Monday (March 30th/8:45pm).
A close match ended in a late defeat for SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team. On Saturday (March 21st, 3:00pm), the young Lilies hosted SC Waldgirmes. The two teams are now separated by only one point in the league table, a situation reflected in the course of the game and the final score of 2-1.
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.
A thrilling match on Saturday evening ended in a draw: FC Schalke 04 and Darmstadt 98 played to a stalemate, each securing a point on matchday 27. The game was overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to Luca Marseiler. Following the match, both sides expressed their best wishes for the winger's recovery. The coaches' analysis of the game was similar: a fair draw. Here are the post-match reactions.
No winner on Saturday evening: The top match between Darmstadt and league leaders Schalke 04 ended 1-1 (1-1). Lidberg scored for the home side in first-half stoppage time. In a thrilling match, Darmstadt secured their 50th point of the season and remain firmly in contention at the top end of the table.
A top match at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! On matchday 27, Darmstadt 98 host FC Schalke 04. Just in time for this clash, Fraser Hornby returns to the SV 98 starting lineup, replacing Niklas Schmidt. Fabian Nürnberger also starts in place of Fabian Holland. Killian Corredor is also available for SV 98 again, but the Frenchman will initially be on the bench.