Shortly before the season opener against VfL Bochum, SV 98 can announce the completion of another new signing. Marco Richter is moving to South Hesse on loan from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Paul Fernie: „With Marco Richter, we’re gaining a very creative and experienced player for the attacking midfield position. He’s a technically skilled combination player with a high level of game intelligence. He fits perfectly with our game plan and embodies the things that are important to us in his position. We’re very happy that we’ve finalised this deal before the first game of the season and look forward to working with Marco in the future.“
Marco Richter: „I had great discussions with Paul Fernie and Florian Kohfeldt, during which they presented me with a concrete plan. I like the type of football Darmstadt wants to play, and I believe that my style of play fits in very well with the team. I already know a few of the players, and I’ve heard only positive things about the club from them. Now I’m looking forward to getting to know all of my other teammates and experiencing the Bölle at a home game for the first time on Saturday.“
Richter trained in the youth teams of Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg, among others. At FCA, the 27-year-old made the leap into the professional team, for which the Friedberg native made 102 competitive appearances, 97 of them in the Bundesliga. Between August 2021 and August 2024, Richter appeared in 79 further top-flight matches for Hertha BSC and 1. FSV Mainz 05. Last season, the right-footer played on loan at Hamburger SV, appearing in 28 competitive matches.
The former junior international and Olympic athlete will wear the number 23 in Darmstadt.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.