Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 08.12.2024 / English
Matchday Compact: All Information for the Hamburg Game
The next league game for SV Darmstadt 98 is the away game at the Volksparkstadion. On Sunday afternoon (08.12/1.30pm) the Lilies will meet Hamburger SV. So that you are well informed about the duel, we have all the important information for you in our “Matchday compact” section.
Game day quote:
A huge offensive force awaits us. Nevertheless, the basic goal is to go to Hamburg and win.
The Volksparkstadion
- Opened: 1953
- Capacity: 57.000
- Special features: Venue for the 2024 and 1988 European Championships as well as the 2006 and 1974 World Cups in Germany
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
Foto: DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel 
HAMBURG, GERMANY - AUGUST 31: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) HSV fans during the Second Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and SC Preußen Münster at Volksparkstadion on August 31, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images) The Opponents View:
HSV coach Merlin Polzin at the press conference before the duel with Darmstadt 98: „The past games against Darmstadt have always been turbulent. It will be hot again on Sunday. We face an opponent who has been very stable defensively in the last few games and at the same time very dangerous to score with their physical strikers. They also have a clear tactical plan that Florian Kohfeldt has successfully rehearsed over a long period of time and that is clearly visible. We were able to observe them in Bremen and take some lessons from them tactically, so we will prepare for all the scenarios that can await us on Sunday.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Eric Weisbach
- Assistants: Oliver Lossius and Justin Hasmann
- Fourth Official: Thomas Gorniak
- VAR: Patrick Alt and Dr. Riem Hussein
The Weather:
In Hamburg, around 5 degrees Celsius with cloudy skies are expected during the game. No rain is forecast so far.
Who shows and comments on Darmstadt 98 against HSV live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hamburger SV will be broadcast by pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary reporting begins at 1pm. The game is commented on by Joachim Hebel.
Software AG Matchcenter
Match day! And so back into matchday mode. You can of course follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hamburger SV again on Sunday afternoon in the Software AG Matchcenter on our homepage. Just click on the orange button! There we provide you with numerous Live-Data of the game.
+++ 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.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.