Foto: SV 98 02.05.2024 / English
Successful Fernie fan evening | „Heads up!“
The new Sports Director is a guest at the Lilienschänke: On Monday (April 29th) the April fan evening of SV Darmstadt 98 took place with Paul Fernie – an entertaining, exciting evening. Meanwhile, the day before, the Lilies received a lot of encouraging messages via social media – including three former Darmstadt professionals. We also report on Asaf Arania's first appointment to the matchday squad and provide you with information about our fan team. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the board”.
+++ Off to the Lilienschänke with Paul Fernie +++
Get to know the Lilies‘ new sports director better? No problem. Numerous SVD fans took advantage of this opportunity last Monday (April 29th) in the well-attended Lilienschänke. SV 98 invited people to the April fan evening with Paul Fernie. And everyone present experienced an exciting and entertaining evening. The native Englishman answered the Lilies fans‘ questions about the current sporting situation, but also reported on the squad planning in the summer. But it wasn’t just his new job that was in the foreground; personal stories and anecdotes also found space on this evening. The fan evening was moderated by Jan Bergholz, the Lilien’s press spokesman, and Roy Reinelt-Peter, head of the SV 98 fan and support department.
+++ "Cheer up! You'll come back stronger!" +++
The descent is certain. SV Darmstadt 98’s Bundesliga journey ends after this season. SV 98 also posted this on its official Instagram channel. In addition to numerous Lilien fans, some ex-Darmstadt residents also commented on this post and sent encouraging words to the sports club from 1898. “Heads UP!!!!” wrote honorary captain Aytac Sulu and added: “Full throttle into the new season with full blast, with As always, great atmosphere and lots of victories.“ Luca Caldirola, now playing at AC Monza, also got in touch with the post: „Heads up! You’ll come back stronger.“ Jerome Gondorf joined in and wrote the following motivating message: “Keep your head up – we lilies have already overcome a decline and you came back wonderfully.” Thank you all for your great support despite this sad certainty!
+++ Number 49 in the matchday squad +++
And suddenly your jersey is hanging in the locker room of SV Darmstadt 98! At least a small dream that became reality last Sunday for Asaf Arania from the Lilies U19. The blue jersey with the number 49 found its place next to those of Andreas Müller and Matej Maglica and the U19 player was part of SV 98’s matchday squad against 1. FC Heidenheim. The 18-year-old, flexible offensive player had already traveled to the training camp in Spain with the Lilien professionals in the winter, and the young footballer with Israeli roots also trains regularly with Torsten Lieberknecht’s team. In the current season, Arania and the U19 Junglilien are leaders in the Hessenliga.
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Foto: SV 98 +++ Zwote shows comeback qualities +++
Thanks to mentality and taker qualities. The SV Darmstadt 98 fan team celebrated their second win in a row on Sunday afternoon (April 28th). After TSG Wixhausen II was spectacularly defeated 13-3 a week and a half ago (April 21st), this time it was much closer for coach Andreas Degenhardt’s team. Thanks to Julian Schreiber’s goal in the second minute of injury time, the second team was able to celebrate a 3-2 away win at Germania Eberstadt II – even though the Lilies were behind twice (0-1 and 1-2). Thanks to the success, the second team was able to consolidate its third place in the district league C Darmstadt. Next Sunday (05/05/3pm) the SpVgg Seeheim-Jugenheim II will be guests at Ostendstraße.
+++ All the best, Dieter Rudolf! +++
Dieter Rudolf celebrates his birthday on Wednesday (May 1st), the former Lilien goalkeeper turns 72 years old. The native of southern Hesse was promoted to the 1st Bundesliga with SVD in both 1978 and 1981 and played a total of 323 games for the club. As a member of the Darmstadt after-work football team, the keeper is always remembered by many fans. We at sv98.de also say: Congratulations on the 72nd day of honour, Lilien goalkeeper legend Dieter Rudolf!
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.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
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
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.
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.