11.12.2025 / English
„Individual numbers are secondary“ | Cozy Advent afternoon with the Silver Lilies
Last Tuesday (December 9th), the Silver Lilies met to get into the Christmas spirit. Luca Marseiler also spoke about his position and his goals. You can read these and other stories in our weekly column „Lilies Across the Board“.
+++ A contemplative Advent afternoon with a diverse program for the Silver Lilies +++
This year’s Advent afternoon offered the Silver Lilies a festive program. In addition to coffee, cake, and various drinks, several activities contributed to a pleasant atmosphere.
A highlight was the interview between Alex Lehne, the SV 98 fan liaison, and Paul Fernie, the SV Darmstadt 98 sporting director. Christmas stories and poems were also recited, creating a festive mood. Furthermore, during the event, wool clothing for the homeless was presented to Petra Bier of „Aus der Not Darmstadt e.V.“
+++ Media briefing by Marseiler +++
Luca Marseiler has established himself as a particularly versatile player for SV 98 this season. His adaptability to different roles is a key strength. „Of course, it’s different in defense when you play, for example, as a left-back, but basically, not much changes when you’re deployed in attack. So, for me, it was easy to adapt,“ says the 28-year-old.
He has also set personal goals, but these are secondary to the team’s success. „I want to get points, but as long as we’re winning, individual stats are secondary. Even if I play the penultimate pass and my name isn’t on the scoreboard, that’s almost as important as the goal itself,“ Marseiler emphasises. He has become an indispensable part of Darmstadt’s game. Marseiler himself admits, however, that he still has a bit of bad luck in front of goal. Nevertheless, the versatile midfielder is optimistic about his statistics: „I think I just need one goal to break through.“
+++ In memory of Oliver Steinmann+++
SV Darmstadt 98 mourns the loss of Oliver Steinmann, who only recently became a club member but was always a true 98er at heart. Despite his short official membership, he was one of our oldest members. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and all his loved ones.
+++ U21 team on winter break +++
The U21 team is heading into the winter break after an intense first half of the season. With 23 points, the team will spend the winter in 13th place in the table.
Training and matches will resume in the new year. The team will kick off their preparations for the remainder of the season with a friendly match on February 11th 2026.
+++ Fan team joins the winter break +++
Not only is SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team heading into the winter break, but the club’s second team has also played its last match. They will spend the winter in a solid tenth place in the Kreisliga B with 18 points. The second half of the season for the blue-and-whites kicks off on March 8, 2026, against SKG Gräfenhausen.
+++ Matchday 1 in the third showdown for the eLilien +++
This coming Thursday (December 11th), the Darmstadt e-Lilies kick off the first matchday of the third showdown. A special opponent awaits them right from the start: at 6pm, the Darmstadt e-footballers will face SC Freiburg – the same club they last encountered in the DFB Cup round of 16.
The action continues at 7pm with a match against 1. FC Köln, before the Lilies conclude the evening at 8:15pm with their final match against FC Augsburg. Darmstadt are currently in a good position in the Virtual Bundesliga standings: with 22 points, they occupy a strong 12th place and aim to further solidify their position on Thursday.
Happy Birthday, Hiro!
Dear Hiro,
SV Darmstadt 98 wishes you all the best on your special day!
Hiro celebrated his 25th birthday on December 9th 2025 – we congratulate you warmly and wish you health, success, and much more enjoyment of the game in the coming year.
+++ Happy Birthday, Aytaç! +++
Dear Aytaç,
For your birthday tomorrow, we wish you all the best, good health, happiness, and continued success on and off the pitch.
With your dedication, passion, and leadership, you have left a lasting mark on SV Darmstadt 98. Enjoy your special day on Thursday (December 11th)!
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.
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.
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.