The draw has taken place: SV Darmstadt 98 has known its opponent for the round of 16 since Sunday evening (November 2nd). We take a look at the draw. Also, Kai Klefisch is back on the pitch and "simply happy to be back." You can read about these and other topics in our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board."
After his injury layoff, Kai Klefisch is finally back on the pitch – and with an all-around positive feeling. The SV 98 midfielder has now played two matches. And his conclusion is clear: „My body feels great, really excellent.“ Klefisch played the full 90 minutes in the match against Bielefeld, and before that, he was on the field for 76 minutes in the cup match against Schalke. The league game against Schalke, however, came too soon. „But I think we did exactly the right thing. It was good to wait for another game. Training with the team is simply a different intensity, but I didn’t lose much during the time I was out,“ Klefisch explained contentedly.
During his time off, which saw him miss three matches, the 25-year-old worked diligently in the weight room and completed individual training sessions on the pitch. „That allowed me to pick up right where I left off,“ he says. Nevertheless, he found it difficult to watch his team’s games from the sidelines: „It’s truly one of the worst things there is. Luckily, it wasn’t an injury that sidelined me for months, but watching every game from the sidelines is torture. You want to help, you have this inner urge to contribute – but you just can’t do anything.“
Now, the relief is immense at finally being part of the action again: „I’m simply happy to be back on the pitch. When you play with the same guys for a long time, you become a well-oiled machine. Everyone knows what everyone else is doing. The coach likes to talk about so-called ‚core players‘ – and I think I’m definitely part of the team’s backbone.“
On Sunday evening (November 2nd), the draw for the round of 16 of the DFB Cup took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Darmstadt were drawn to play away against Bundesliga club and Europa League participant SC Freiburg. For Darmstadt, this means a big cup night awaits – and at the same time, a real challenge. Freiburg are clear favourites, but the Darmstadt team travels with the conviction and ambition to advance to the next round. „The cup has shown time and again that surprises are always possible,“ emphasised Paul Fernie after the draw. The sporting director of SV 98 continued: „Logically, we are the underdog away against the Europa League participant, but we will still go there and invest everything to advance to the next round.“
The SV Darmstadt 98 eFootball team has been competing in the Virtual Bundesliga for about two weeks now. However, things haven’t quite clicked for the eLilies on the console yet. The team from southern Hesse had to wait until the seventh matchday to secure their first win of the season. In two matches, Darmstadt prevailed against Greuther Fürth with an aggregate score of 10-7. Previously, SV 98 had lost to Heidenheim, Düsseldorf, Elversberg, and St. Pauli. They drew against Eintracht Braunschweig. This leaves the eLilies currently in 28th place in the overall standings, which comprise a total of 30 teams. SV 98 has a bye this week and will resume play on November 13th (6pm) against Bayer Leverkusen.
4-1 victory! On Sunday (November 2nd), the second team hosted TSV Braunshardt at home and displayed impressive form. The team took control of the game early on: playing with high tempo and clear focus, the Lilies created several chances. The home team’s attacking play was rewarded on several occasions – by halftime, they had built a commanding 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Marius Wetter (16th minute) and Massimiliano Viola (33rd minute).
After the restart, the momentum continued: the team showed no signs of letting up and even increased the tempo. The hosts quickly extended their lead with two further goals in the 68th and 74th minutes from Julian Schreiber and Felix Bärenz, respectively. The visitors managed to score a consolation goal in the 86th minute, but the home team comfortably saw out the victory and secured the win.
With this victory, the Lilies move into 12th place in the Kreisliga B. On Sunday (November 9th), the SVD fan team aims to replicate their performance from the last match. Kick-off against SV Erzhausen II is at 12:30pm.
This coming weekend, SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team will play at home against FC Eddersheim. Kick-off is at 2:30pm on Saturday (November 8th). With a focused performance, team spirit, and the typical Darmstadt commitment, they aim to turn things around after seven winless games.
Dear Killian, SV Darmstadt 98 sends you belated best wishes for your 25th birthday! May your new year bring you much success on the pitch and good health. Last Tuesday (November 4th), the French attacking player for the Lilies celebrated his milestone birthday. Happy birthday!
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.