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Matchday Compact: All Information for the Kaiserslautern Game
SV Darmstadt 98 travels to the venerable Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Kaiserslautern on Sunday afternoon (May 11th at 1:30pm). Before the away game, we've summarised everything you need to know about Matchday 33 in "Matchday Compact."
The Stadium:
The Fritz Walter Stadium, formerly known as the Betzenberg Stadium or simply „Betze,“ was built in 1919 and hosted five matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, held in Germany. The stadium is named after Fritz Walter, Lautern legend and the first honorary captain of the German Football Association (DFB).
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images 
Foto: Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images Game day quote:
It's a first for me. I've never been to the Betze before, so I'm looking forward to the atmosphere in Kaiserslautern.
Opposition View:
Torsten Lieberknecht, head coach of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, at the press conference before the match. He said: „Of course, the game is special for me personally. But much more importantly, FCK is playing against Darmstadt 98. And that’s the task we’re focused on. We have to keep the faith and first play our own game against a difficult opponent. The last step is often the most difficult for all teams. We’ll then see how things are going at the other pitches and want to do our homework. If you look at the last few games, the mental pressure has been the same the whole time. The team has withstood this pressure well so far. Now we still have a chance and can only win. We’ll just keep trying to see what we can. And for that, we need a top performance on Sunday against Darmstadt.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Dr. Robin Braun
- Assistants: Sven Waschitzki-Günther and Asmir Osmanagic
- Fourth Official: Yannick Rupert
- VAR: Tobias Reichel and Oliver Lossius
Weather Forecast:
During the away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Sunday afternoon, temperatures of around 22 degrees Celsius are expected with a cloudless sky. No need to pack an umbrella: the probability of precipitation is zero percent.
Who is showing Darmstadt 98 vs. 1. FC Kaiserslautern live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Kaiserdlautern will be broadcast by pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary coverage begins at 1pm. Sven Schröter will provide commentary.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And with that, it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Sunday afternoon in the Software AG Match Center on our website. Simply click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with numerous bits of Live-Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilies can tune in to our Fanradio to listen to the game in full length. Pictures and highlights from the game will be on our Facebook and Bluesky accounts as well the SV98 WhatsApp-Channel. Even more photos can be found on Instagram.
Defeat with Heart
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Jonathan-Heimes-Platz officially opened
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
Running together to do good: “Run for ME/CFS”
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
Still undefeated
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
Niederlage mit Herz
Die Lilien unterliegen Hannover 96 in Unterzahl und müssen weiter auf den ersten Sieg in dieser Zweitliga-Saison warten. Welche positiven Dinge dennoch bleiben und warum der SV 98 Rückschläge auf dem eingeschlagen Weg einkalkuliert hat, lest Ihr in unserer Analyse.
Jonathan-Heimes-Platz offiziell eröffnet
Rund um das Heimspiel gegen Hannover 96 am Sonntag (30.8.) wurde der Jonathan-Heimes-Platz offiziell eingeweiht. Vor dem Anpfiff hielten Vereinspräsident Markus Pfitzner und Martin Heimes, Vater des vor rund zehn Jahren an Krebs verstorbenen Jonathan Heimes, Ansprachen, in denen sie „Johnnys“ Bedeutung und sein Engagement für krebskranke Menschen hervorhoben.
Gemeinsam laufen Gutes tun: „Run for ME/CFS“
Beim Lilien Team-Marathon geht es nicht nur um sportliche Leistung und das gemeinsame Erlebnis rund ums Böllenfalltor – sondern auch darum, gemeinsam etwas zu bewegen.
Weiterhin ungeschlagen
Die U21 des SV Darmstadt 98 hat sich mit 2:2 (0:1) vom SV Unter-Flockenbach getrennt. Nach einem hitzigen Heimspiel mussten sich die Junglilien mit einem ärgerlichen, unter dem Strich aber verdienten Unentschieden zufriedengeben. In der äußerst ausgeglichenen Liga wächst das Team von Patrick Kurt dabei Woche für Woche an seinen Aufgaben und sammelt wichtige Erfahrungen.
“Our belief in this path is immense.”
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
„Unser Glaube an diesen Weg ist riesig“
Eine emotionale Partie mit vielen strittigen Szenen erlebten die Zuschauer am Sonntagnachmittag im Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. Schlussendlich steht für die Lilien die erste Heimniederlage der noch jungen Saison zu Buche. Wir haben für Euch die Stimmen nach der Partie zusammengefasst.
Defeat with Heart
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Jonathan-Heimes-Platz officially opened
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
Running together to do good: “Run for ME/CFS”
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
Still undefeated
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
“Our belief in this path is immense.”
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Outnumbered: Lilies Lose to 96ers
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Team News: Three Changes in the Starting XI
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Hannover Game
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
Transfer News: Mikelbrencis strengthens SV 98
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
“I’d be up for it”
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
Opposition Check: Hannover 96
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
