Matchday No. 4 and a new challenge for SV Darmstadt 98. On Saturday (August 31st/1pm) the 98ers will meet SV Elversberg in the URSAPHARM Arena at Kaiserlinde. At the last meeting in a competitive game in Elversberg, the Lilies returned to the Bölle with three points in their luggage - can they do that again this Saturday afternoon? Before the kick-off sounds at the home of the Saarlanders, we will provide you with all the important information about the game with Elversberg.
We have to build on the Nürnberg performance. The Elversbergers will have something against us getting our first win. We set a mark against Nürnberg as to what we can play. If we continue to develop, improve and take advantage of our opportunities, we will also win the three points.
From the Regionalliga Südwest to the 2. Bundesliga. SV Elversberg has had an impressive development. The team is playing in the 2nd Bundesliga for the second year in a row. The sporting success of the past few years has also resulted in changes to the venue. When the Lilies last visited Elversberg in December 2013, the game was only played in front of 1,437 spectators in the Kaiserlinde stadium. This Saturday, however, there will be almost 1,600 Lilien fans in the sold-out guest area alone. After the Saarlanders were promoted to the 2nd league, the SVE expanded their home stadium, which has been called the URSAPHARM-Arena an der Kaiserlinde since 2014, and increased the stadium capacity to 10,000 seats (including 6,320 standing room).
Horst Steffen, head coach of SV Elversberg at the press conference before the game: „The results so far are relatively irrelevant. Darmstadt is a Bundesliga relegated team that comes here and wants to celebrate its first win. We want and have to resist, because they definitely have power and really good players in their ranks. There have been a few new additions recently that will certainly have an impact on the game on Saturday, but also on the future of the opponent. We need a very good performance at the weekend to have a chance. We want to play bravely and challenge the opponent, but also defend well in order to fend off Darmstadt’s attacks early on. Our goal is to put in a good performance on Saturday and to celebrate a success with our fans. I’m looking forward to a good football game.“
Elversberg welcomes the Lilies with warm weather on the last day of August: temperatures can rise to almost 30 degrees at midday. Hardly a cloud will cover the sun. Because the game takes place under a bright blue sky – perfect conditions for a summer football lunch!
For all the Lilies who can’t watch the game live in the URSAPHARM Arena at Kaiserlinde, but still want to experience the game: Sky is broadcasting the game between SV Elversberg and SV Darmstadt 98 live. Preliminary reporting begins at 12:30pm. The duel is commented on by Jürgen Schmitz, and the show’s moderator is Thomas Wagner.
Matchday! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the game between Darmstadt 98 and SV Elversberg again on Saturday lunchtime in the Software AG Matchcenter on our homepage. Just click on the orange button! There we provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilies can also listen to our Fanradio for full commentary. Current pictures and highlights from the game are also included Facebook and Twitter as well as our WhatsApp Channel. More pictures from the game can be found on our Instagram.
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.
