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)!
Defeat with Heart
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Jonathan-Heimes-Platz officially opened
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
Running together to do good: “Run for ME/CFS”
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
Still undefeated
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
“Our belief in this path is immense.”
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.
Outnumbered: Lilies Lose to 96ers
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.
Team News: Three Changes in the Starting XI
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.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Hannover Game
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"
Transfer News: Mikelbrencis strengthens SV 98
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.
“I’d be up for it”
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.
Opposition Check: Hannover 96
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.
