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Points Shared in Paderborn
Darmstadt 98 and SC Paderborn drew 2-2 (0-2) away from home on matchday 17, heading into the winter break with a point away from home. Richter and Corredor scored for Darmstadt in the first half. The team from southern Hesse has thus amassed a strong 33 points at the halfway point of the season.
Darmstadt got off to a dream start against SC Paderborn: Marco Richter put the South Hessians ahead in the 4th minute. After a long ball from Kai Klefisch, Sergio López crossed from the right flank, his cross finding Isac Lidberg, who chested the ball back for Richter. His effort was deflected beyond the ‚keeper.
Just five minutes later, Darmstadt almost doubled their lead. After a misplaced pass in the Paderborn defence, Richter got another shot away, but his effort went just wide on 9 minutes. After a quarter of an hour, the hosts created their first dangerous opportunity, but the shot was easily saved by Marcel Schuhen.
In the following minutes, Darmstadt largely controlled the game and circulated the ball amongst themselves. It wasn’t until the 26th minute that they had their next chance, when Lidberg got his head to a cross, but he put the ball over the bar.
The Darmstadt players then largely controlled the game and circulated the ball amongst themselves. The home team found their way into the match better and recorded longer periods of possession, but did not create any dangerous scoring opportunities against a stable Lilies defence.
Instead, the South Hessians struck again with clinical precision: After a cross from the byline, Richter’s initial shot was blocked. However, the rebound fell to Killian Corredor, who made it 2-0 . With this well-deserved two-goal lead for the South Hessians, both teams headed to the dressing rooms shortly afterward.
After the break, Paderborn were more purposeful and pulled a goal 9 minutes into the second half. Baur was played in by a pass into space, fired a shot from the edge of the box, and his well-placed effort left Schuhen with no chance. Five minutes later, the home side came close to equalising, but Schuhen was on hand to prevent a second goal.
It wasn’t until the 64th minute that the 98ers were able to break free from Paderborn’s pressure phase for the first time and had the opportunity to store the two goal lead: After a cross, Luca Marseiler didn’t get enough power behind the ball and the defence was able to clear for a corner.
Darmstadt struggled to relieve the pressure, and in the 84th minute, Bätzner’s header struck Klefisch’s arm. After reviewing the video footage, the referee awarded Paderborn a penalty. Klass confidently converted to make it 2-2.
There was to be no other clear cut chances in the game so Darmstadt could travel back with a point in their bag.
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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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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.
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
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Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
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.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
„We held onto the belief in victory until the very end.“
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
Home win! Impressive winning streak continues at Bölle
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.
Team News: Hornby and Lidberg Start
Darmstadt host Fortuna Düsseldorf! Florian Kohfeldt has made four changes to his starting lineup. Fraser Hornby (returning from illness) and Isac Lidberg (recovering from a thigh injury) return to the starting eleven, replacing Luca Marseiler and Merveille Papela. Niklas Schmidt starts in place of Hiroki Akiyama, and Fabian Holland replaces Fabian Nürnberger, who is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.