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!
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
