Foto: Sebastian Widmann 28.03.2025 / English
Matchday Compact: All Information for the Ulm Game
For the first time in 15 years, SV Darmstadt 98 will be visiting SSV Ulm. Before the game at the Donaustadion, we've summarised everything you need to know about Matchday 27 in our "Matchday Compact."
The Stadium
SSV Ulm’s venerable Donaustadion celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. And for the Lilien fans in attendance on Friday evening, it’s time to enjoy one last view. Because it’s quite possible that you won’t see Ulm’s Donaustadion as it is now again. The admittedly somewhat dated stadium, which seats around 20,000 spectators, is slated for renovation. The Ulm City Council approved this on March 19. The modernisation work is expected to cost up to 30 million euros, start „quickly,“ and continue during regular game operations.
Foto: Sebastian Widmann 
Foto: Sebastian Widmann 
Foto: Sebastian Widmann 
Foto: Sebastian Widmann 
Foto: Sebastian Widmann 
Foto: Sebastian Widmann Game day quote:
We have to be very vigilant, but we can't panic. We absolutely want to win this game.
Opposition View:
Robert Lechleiter, head coach of SSV Ulm, at the press conference before the match. He said of SV Darmstadt 98’s offense: „We know that Darmstadt has a good offence that knows where the goal is, with lively players. We have to find a good balance between offence and defence.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Dr. Robert Kampka
- Assistants: Marcel Gasteier and Martin Wilke
- Fourth Official: Tobias Schultes
- VAR: Dr. Matthias Jöllenbeck, VAR-Assistant: Felix-Benjamin Schwermer
Weather Forecast
During Friday evening’s away game against SSV Ulm, temperatures of around nine degrees Celsius are expected with cloudy skies. No need to pack an umbrella: the probability of precipitation is zero percent.
Who is showing Darmstadt 98 vs. SSV Ulm live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and SSV Ulm will be broadcast by the pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary coverage begins at 6:00pm. The commentator is Toni Tomic.
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 SSV Ulm on Friday evening in the Software AG Match Center on our website. Simply click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All followers of the Lilies can listen to the game in full length on our Fanradio. Photos and highlights from the game will be available on our Facebook and Bluesky as well as the WhatsApp-Channel. Even more photos will be posted on our Instagram.
Lack of context
More than 30,000 fans packed the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, creating an impressive atmosphere under the floodlights – pure football romance. The setting for Darmstadt's away match against Dynamo Dresden was truly special. Two teams with a playful and attacking approach faced off. For 42 minutes, these ingredients combined to create an entertaining, tactically sophisticated, and intense duel. Until a referee's decision decisively influenced the outcome. We look back on an emotional evening in Dresden.
Fehlender Kontext
Mehr als 30.000 Fans im Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, eine beeindruckende Atmosphäre unter Flutlicht, Fußball-Romantik pur. Der Rahmen für das Auswärtsspiel der Lilien bei Dynamo Dresden war ein besonderer. Dazu trafen zwei Teams aufeinander, die über einen spielerischen und offensiven Ansatz kommen. 42 Minuten lang entwickelte sich aus diesen Zutaten ein unterhaltsames, taktisch anspruchsvolles und intensives Duell. Bis eine Entscheidung des Schiedsrichters die Begegnung entscheidend beeinflusste. Wir blicken zurück auf einen emotionalen Abend in Dresden.
„The referee decided the game today.“
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.
Undefeated streak ends
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.
„Schiedsrichter hat heute das Spiel entschieden“
Nach zuvor 13 ungeschlagenen Zweitliga-Spielen muss sich der SV Darmstadt 98 an diesem Freitagabend erstmals wieder geschlagen geben. Drei unglückliche Minuten kurz vor der Pause, in denen Patric Pfeiffer vom Platz gestellt wurde und Vincent Vermeij doppelt traf, leiteten den Sieg für Dresden ein. Nach dem Spiel stand insbesondere die unterschiedliche Bewertung des Schiedsrichter-Gespann von zwei sehr ähnlichen Szenen im Fokus. Zwei Szenen, die beide Trainer hinterher deckungsgleich bewerteten.
Ungeschlagen-Serie reißt
Zum ersten Mal seit Oktober beenden die Lilien ein Ligaspiel ohne Zählbares: Mit 1:3 (0:2) unterliegt der SV 98 bei der SG Dynamo Dresden. Nach einer strittigen Roten Karte gegen Pfeiffer (42.) brachten die Hausherren zwei Tore in der Nachspielzeit des ersten Durchgangs auf die Siegerstraße.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
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.
Drei Wechsel im Team
Unter Flutlicht im Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. Am Freitagabend (27.2./18.30 Uhr) gastieren die Lilien bei der SG Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt nimmt drei Wechsel in seiner Startelf vor. Raoul Petretta feiert sein Startelf-Debüt und rückt für Fabian Holland in die Anfangsformation. Für den gesperrten Marco Richter beginnt Luca Marseiler und Hiroki Akiyama ersetzt Fraser Hornby, der mit Oberschenkelproblemen ausfällt. Zudem fehlen Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader und Bartosz Bialek weiterhin verletzungsbedingt.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
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".
Matchday kompakt: Alle Infos zum Dresden-Spiel
Ein Flutlichtspiel im Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion ist immer etwas Besonderes. Die Lilien wollen an diesem Freitagabend (27.2) drei Punkte nach Südhessen entführen. Die Partie beginnt um 18.30 Uhr. Alles Wichtige rund um den 24. Zweitliga-Spieltag gibt es für Euch in „Matchday kompakt“ übersichtlich zusammengefasst.
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
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.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
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.
Lack of context
More than 30,000 fans packed the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, creating an impressive atmosphere under the floodlights – pure football romance. The setting for Darmstadt's away match against Dynamo Dresden was truly special. Two teams with a playful and attacking approach faced off. For 42 minutes, these ingredients combined to create an entertaining, tactically sophisticated, and intense duel. Until a referee's decision decisively influenced the outcome. We look back on an emotional evening in Dresden.
„The referee decided the game today.“
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.
Undefeated streak ends
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.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
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.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
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".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
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.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
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.
„Pure football romance“
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.
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Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
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.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
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.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
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.