Foto: Stefan Holtzem 12.06.2024 / English
Summer break for the NLZ | 3-year promotion anniversary for the second team
At this stage of the year, the focus is increasingly on the new season, but things were still hot in the Lilies' youth performance center until a few days ago. For the SVD fan team, the absolute highlight game is in its third year and Friday (June 14th) is World Blood Donor Day. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.
+++ Summer break also for the NLZ +++
The summer break is coming to an end for the professionals and the players are expected back at the Bölle next week. For some of the boys from the youth training center, however, the break is just starting now. Last Sunday (June 9th) the SVD U19 played away in the relegation second leg against Schott Mainz, the Rheinhessen team won 2-0. Just one day before, the U16s played in the association league against FSV Frankfurt, the U17s have already been off since June 4th. Due to a new DFB system in the youth sector, the U17 and U19 of the Lilies will play in the DFB youth league in the coming season; the U16 will no longer exist in the new season.
+++ Anniversary of the promotion of the Second +++
Over 3,000 spectators at a relegation game between the district league C and D! To this day this number sounds surreal, but on June 14, 2021 that was exactly the case. The second team played in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor against SV Weiterstadt II, with a win the fan team’s first promotion was achieved. But things started off with a dampener for the SVD, after just two minutes the Weiterstadt team made it 0-1. After falling behind again in the second half, the 98ers scored a double blow to take a 3-2 lead, and the fans on the back straight couldn’t stop. However, anyone who thought promotion was already sealed after the 4-2 win was disappointed. The guests reduced the score to 4:3, but were then unable to equalise. “It was definitely an evening that each of us will remember forever,” said Zwote coach Andreas Degenhardt in an internal club interview. Since then, the fan team has achieved third place twice in the district league C, and they will also play here in the coming season.
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem 
Foto: Stefan Holtzem +++ Friday is World Blood Donor Day +++
Friday (June 14th) marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day. SV Darmstadt 98 also wants to raise awareness of this day and blood donation in general and hopes that many Lilien fans take up the offer. The day is intended, among other things, to remind people that people with blood loss need and depend on blood donations; statistically, in Germany a blood donation is needed every seven seconds.
Conditions for donating blood:
• Of legal age
• Healthy & fit, at least 50 kg
• Official identification document with photo
+++ Happy Birthday, Christoph Klarer +++
This week we have another birthday boy in our ranks, Lilien defender Christoph Klarer will be 24 years old on Friday (June 14th). The Austrian came to the Bölle from Fortuna Düsseldorf before last season and has played 31 competitive games for the South Hesse team so far. We wish you all the best on your special day and look forward to the coming season with you!
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.
“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.