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Marco Thiede signs for SV 98
Marco Thiede now wears the Lily on his chest. The second division experienced right-back, who had already trained with SV 98 last week, signed a contract with the South Hesse team on Tuesday (September 24th).
Paul Fernie: „The signing of Marco Thiede gives us flexibility on the right defensive side. Marco is a hard-working mentality player who has a lot of experience in the second division. He also has a good foundation in terms of fitness, which we were able to benefit from. We are assuming that he will not need a long warm-up time and will quickly integrate into our squad.“
Marco Thiede: „I’m happy to now officially be a player for SV Darmstadt 98. Last week I was able to get a first insight into the processes and the top conditions here in Darmstadt. The team is totally open and is doing the same It’s very easy for new players to integrate. I’m happy to be able to call them my teammates.“
Thiede spent the past seven years at Karlsruher SC. He played in a total of 202 competitive games for Baden, including 124 matches in Bundesliga 2. He made further second division appearances at SV Sandhausen. To date, Thiede has played a total of 198 games in Germany’s second highest division. Thiede was trained at FC Augsburg. The 32-year-old will wear number 13 at SV 98.
Welcome to Darmstadt, Marco!
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SVD vs. Paderborn: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against Paderborn is Thursday (May 14th) at 12 noon.
U21 wins again: „We have it in our own hands“
Upward trend! On Saturday (May 9th/3pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted FSV Fernwald in the Lotto Hessenliga for the 30th matchday. Still embroiled in the fight to avoid relegation, the young Lilies secured three crucial points. They triumphed 4-1 over Fernwald – a victory that was particularly well-deserved in the final stages. This means the U21 team has won three of their last four league matches.
„We’re not making enough of our numerical advantage.“
A draw in Münster. SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Preußen Münster played to a 1-1 draw in their final away match of the season. While Darmstadt remain in fifth place with 52 points, the draw confirms Preußen Münster's relegation to the 3. Liga. We've gathered all the post-match reactions for you.
1-1: Points Shared in Münster
A draw on matchday 33. Darmstadt 98 drew 1-1 with SC Preußen Münster in their final away game of the season. Isac Lidberg scored the goal.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
The final away game of the season. On matchday 33, SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Preußen Münster (May 10th, 1:30pm). Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Matej Maglica, Patric Pfeiffer, and Yosuke Furukawa replace the suspended Aleksandar Vukotic and the injured Merveille Papela and Fabian Holland. Darmstadt will also be without Luca Marseiler, Fabian Nürnberger, Fraser Hornby, Matthias Bader, and Sergio Lopez.
Matchday Guide: All Info for the Münster Game
The second away game in a row and the last of the season. In perfect football weather, Preußen Münster and Darmstadt 98 will face each other on Sunday afternoon (May 10th, 1:30pm) on matchday 33. Find out who will referee the match at the Preußenstadion, which channel it will be broadcast on, and what the weather forecast is, all conveniently compiled in our usual "Matchday Guide" section.
‚Important to finish the season in fifth place‘
Ahead of Sunday's match against SC Preußen Münster (May 10th, 1:30pm), Florian Kohfeldt spoke about his contract extension, the upcoming opponent, and the tension within the team. We've summarised the most important statements from the Darmstadt head coach's press conference on Friday for you here.
Sportcamps in July and August
SV Darmstadt 98 offers a diverse holiday program for children aged 6 to 14 at its sports camps. Participants can try a different sport each day. This year's summer program will take place from July 27th to 31st and from August 3rd to 7th in Bürgerpark.
Lilien Team-Marathon 2026
Successful event enters its second round: On September 27, 2026, the Lilien Team Marathon, presented by CRAFT, will take place for the second time. Organised by SV Darmstadt 98 Stadion GmbH, the event is aimed at running enthusiasts of all ages and abilities and focuses primarily on one thing: teamwork.
Opposition Check: SC Preußen Münster
"Cycling, nothing is as beautiful as cycling," goes the lyric from a song by Max Raabe. A song he will likely perform at his concert in Münster on Sunday. Where better to find these lyrics than in Germany's cycling capital: Münster? In the city where there are more bicycles than people and where football is also played on two wheels.
Facts & Figures: The top facts about the Münster game
While SC Preußen Münster desperately needs a win to keep their hopes of staying in the league alive, SV Darmstadt 98 aims to finish the season in the best possible way. The Lilies will rely on their strength at set pieces, while Münster will be showing remarkable passing accuracy. We've compiled all the facts and figures for Sunday's match (May 10th, 1:30pm) for you here. Here you'll find the top facts about the game between the Westphalians and the South Hessians.
