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.
The pairings for the first round of the DFB Cup have been drawn: SV Darmstadt 98 will face FC Carl Zeiss Jena away from home. The draw took place on Saturday evening (June 6th) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Under the supervision of DFB Vice President Peter Frymuth, Referee of the Year 2026, Deniz Aytekin, who acted as the draw's host live on ARD, drew the match between Darmstadt and Jena.
From the warm opening ceremony to the awards ceremony: The German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt offered exciting games, many wonderful encounters and a well-deserved German champion in the Hesse selection, which also included players from the SV 98 ID team.
The first dates for SV 98's preparations for the 2026/27 second division season have been set: On June 25th, the professional team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first team training session will take place on June 27th in the Odenwald region.
Who will SV Darmstadt 98 face in the first round of the DFB Cup? This question will be answered this coming Saturday (June 6th). The draw for the first round will be broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau. We'll be taking a look and providing you with all the information. We'll also be celebrating with the fan team's survival in the Kreisklasse B (eighth tier) and taking a look across the border to Texas in the USA. All this and more for you in "Lilies Across the Board" on Wednesday.
Fraser Hornby's time at Darmstadt 98 comes to an end after three years. The Scottish attacking midfielder is moving to VfL Wolfsburg. Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer fee confidential.
An eight-goal thriller to close out the season. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team took to the pitch one last time this season on Saturday (May 30th) – away against FC Eddersheim. The young Lilies secured a 5-3 victory in Eddersheim, finishing the 2025/26 Hessenliga season in eleventh place. Even more remarkable, however, was the U21's run at the end of the season: the Blue and Whites won their last five matches, scoring an impressive 22 goals in the process.
Barcelona, Spain. A global city right on the Mediterranean. Over 1.7 million people live here. And one of them is Clemens Riedel. The 22-year-old former Darmstadt player moved from SV 98 to Espanyol Barcelona last summer – from youth academy to professional in the Spanish first division. We spoke with Riedel about his first year in Barcelona, the past season, and his still close ties to Darmstadt.
SV 98 can continue to rely on the services of Fabian Nürnberger. The Lilies have extended the expiring contract with the Bulgarian international.
Grayson Dettoni will continue to wear the SV 98 jersey. The Lilies have exercised their option to buy the defender, who was previously on loan from FC Bayern Munich.
The German Football Championship for People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) kicks off on Sunday – and it's taking place in Darmstadt's Bürgerpark! Last week, the Darmstadt 98ers' home ground offered a different kind of sporting event: a karate demonstration. We also take a look at the opponents for the new season and celebrate two birthdays this week. You'll find all this and much more about Darmstadt 98 in our usual "Lilies Across the Board".
„I’m proud of you,“ were the words of U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to the team after they secured their place in the Hessenliga. On Saturday (May 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team had the chance to stay in the league against Turabdin Babylon Pohlheim – and they seized it impressively! The young Lilies delivered a convincing 5-1 goal fest, but at the same time still needed help from other teams to guarantee their survival. However, because their direct rivals, CSC 03 Kassel, narrowly lost in Stadtallendorf, the U21 team was finally able to celebrate.
For the fourth time, the Haftpflichtkasse insurance company and SV Darmstadt 98 have jointly awarded four clubs with the Volunteer Award. The award ceremony, including the presentation of the checks, took place last Sunday (May 17th) before the home game against SC Paderborn at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The Volunteer Award, established in 2023 by the Haftpflichtkasse and SV Darmstadt 98, aims to strengthen volunteer engagement and promote outstanding projects.