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.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.