International break. But the ball still rolls on so many places. This Wednesday (September 4th) there will be three games with Lilien participation: The professionals are testing in Mainz, the U21s are playing in the Hessenliga in the NLZ and the fan team is challenged at home in Pfungstadt. Fabian Nürnberger could also make his debut for the Bulgarian national team on Thursday (September 5th). You can get all the information in our weekly “Lilies across the Board” section.
During the current international break, the Lilies will play a test match against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bruchwegstadion this Wednesday afternoon (September 4th). The game will be broadcast live on Mainz’s official YouTube channel. Kick-off will be at 2pm. Tickets for last-minute visitors are only available at the box office in Mainz.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team wants to continue its short winning streak. With the self-confidence from two threes in a row (3:0 against Waldgirmes, 3:0 against Wolfhagen), head coach Daniel Petrowsky’s team is hoping for the next sense of success. This Wednesday evening (September 4th/7:30pm) the U21s will face SV Unter-Flockenbach at home. ATTENTION: The game does not take place in Alsbach, but in the local youth performance center in Darmstadt! Both teams met in the Hessenliga on August 14th. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Georgios Makridis scored the goal for Darmstadt (53′).
The “Zwote” is also in action during the international break. This Wednesday evening (September 4th) the fan team of SV Darmstadt 98 will meet the second team of FC Ober-Ramstadt. The game kicks off at 7:30pm, on the home turf in Pfungstadt. An English week for Darmstadt, who then have to get back to work at the weekend. On Sunday (September 8th) the away game against SV Weiterstadt II will be about the next points in the district league C. Kick-off is at 12.30pm.
International break. But no respite for Fabian Nürnberger. The man with the number 15 shirt could make his debut for the Bulgarian national team tomorrow, Thursday (05/09 – 8:45pm). The opponent in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday evening is Belarus. In total, both national teams have met each other eight times to date – Bulgaria won five games and Belarus won three times.
The second international for Fabian Nürnberger will take place at the weekend. On Sunday evening (September 8th) the Bulgarian team will welcome the Northern Irish. Kick-off is at 6pm. The teams meet again for the first time in three years. Back then, Bulgaria narrowly won 2-1 against Northern Ireland at the Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv.
We wish you much success in both games, Fabi!
Our Swedish newcomer Isac Lidberg is celebrating his 25th birthday next Sunday (September 8th). The attacker has been wearing the Lily on his chest since August 16th and scored a goal for the Darmstadt team in his debut game in the 2nd Bundesliga against 1. FC Nürnberg. Dear Isac, we warmly congratulate you on your special day!
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.
