08.10.2024 / English
Lilies win mini-test against Fulda
Success in the mini test. The Lilies won the test match against regional league team SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz 1-0 (1-0). Killian Corredor scored the decisive goal of the game, which was played over 2 30 minute halves.
Both teams tried to keep the pace up from the first minute, with the Darmstadt team quickly becoming the more dominant team with a lot of possession. Nevertheless, it was the guests from Fulda who got their first shot on goal of the game through Atilgan (5th). A little later Hornby (10th) was served with a good pass, but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Horz. SV 98 increasingly converted its superiority into dangerous goal actions. After a Kempe free kick, Gjasula volleyed over the bar after a poor clearance from the guests.
The Lilies also managed to get through again and again, especially via the left wing via Bueno and Corredor. When SV 98 took the lead, Maglica played an outstanding long ball to the top. Horz misjudged the flight of the ball allowing Corredor to convert into an empty net to make it 1-0. Towards the end of the first half, Hornby as well as Maglica and Riedel, whose shot hit the crossbar, had further opportunities but missed them.
At the beginning of the second half, head coach Florian Kohfeldt made a complete change. El Idrissi (34′) had the first opportunity after the restart, but his shot whizzed past the far post. From then on, the Lilies remained the team that dominated the game against the regional league team, remained focused defensively and continued to set the tone going forward. Marseiler and El Idrissi had the best chances when they both failed at the goal post. In the final phase, the Darmstadt team continued to press on goal. Marseiler crossed the ball to Lidberg’s head (55′), but he headed wide. Shortly before the end of the game, Fulda managed to get into the Lilies‘ penalty area one last time and shot the ball powerfully towards Niemczycki’s goal, who was able to parry the ball – the last scene of the mini-friendly game.
Line-Up 1st Half: Brunst – Lopez, Bueno, Maglica, Hornby, Kempe, Papela, Gjasula, Corredor, Riedel, Torsiello.
Line-Up 2nd Half: Niemczycki – Lidberg, Marseiler, Thiede, Müller, Klefisch, Förster, Lakenmacher, Vukotic, El Idrissi, Ballmert.
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.