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!
Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".