The resignation of Torsten Lieberknecht and the signing of Florian Kohfeldt naturally dominated the headlines around the Merck Stadium during the international break. But there is also news about the „Bölle“ outside of the head coach position. You can find all the important topics in our weekly “Lilies across the Board” section.
Debut for Fabian Nürnberger: Our number 15 made his debut for the Bulgarian national team and was on the field for the entire match in two games in the UEFA Nations League. In Group 3 of League C, the Bulgarians first met Belarus in Hungary (0-0) before winning the duel with Northern Ireland 1-0.
In October, coach Ilian Iliev’s team will first welcome Luxembourg as part of the Nations League (October 12th/6pm), before the away game in Northern Ireland on October 15th (8:45pm).
Bulgaria is the home country of Nürnberger’s mother. We warmly congratulate Fabian on his successful debut in the national team jersey!
On September 6th, SV Darmstadt 98 initiated a Lily golf tournament among partners and sponsors for the first time. A varied program awaited the guests at the facility in Gernsheim: an introductory course for those who wanted to try golf, as well as a tournament for experienced players on a 9-hole round. More than 50 participants enjoyed the special day in the best weather.
Following the award ceremony, the evening ended comfortably with a barbecue buffet and networking until sunset.
Our special thanks go to Ralf Althaus and the team at the Gernsheim Golf Resort for their warm hospitality, as well as to all our sponsors for their support and trust in the club.
A true Lily Saturday awaits everyone who sticks with the SV 98. First, the professionals will welcome Eintracht Braunschweig at the Kohfeldt premiere in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, kick-off is at 1pm. At 3:30pm the U21s will play second-placed RW Walldorf.
Things are going well with the fan team! The “zwote Zwote” celebrated its third victory in a row! The team won the away game at SV Weiterstadt II 2-1. The next duel, a real derby, will take place next Sunday afternoon, September 15th, in Pfungstadt. There the Lilies meet the DJK-SSG Darmstadt. The game starts at 3pm. Come by and support our fan team!
Our man with the number 9, Fraser Hornby, celebrates his 26th birthday next Friday (September 13th). The center forward has been part of the Lilien family since the 2023/24 season and has since played eleven competitive games in the SV 98 jersey.
Dear Fraser, we wish you all the best on your special day!
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
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.