The Bölle Gang is out of control in Maxiland | Don’t take your foot off the gas pedal

Eight goals and six assists in 19 appearances. That’s Fraser Hornby’s impressive stats this season, placing him among the top scorers in the 2. Bundesliga. It’s no secret that the Scottish forward is a key player for Darmstadt. Last weekend, Hornby not only got on the scoresheet but also provided an assist. Thanks to their convincing performance against Kaiserslautern, Hornby and his teammates now have 41 points. Looking at the league table, the 26-year-old revealed in a media briefing on Tuesday (February 10th): „Of course, we know where we stand right now.“ A nice snapshot, yes. „But this league is so strong that you can’t let up for a single moment. We need to maintain our full focus every single week,“ Hornby cautioned.

In the summer of 2023, Fraser Hornby joined SV 98 Darmstadt. Looking back on this decision, he said in a media briefing on Tuesday (February 10th): „From the very beginning, I had a really good feeling about the club and the city.“ However, his start in Darmstadt was anything but easy. A serious injury in his first year made it difficult for him to settle in at the Böllenfalltor stadium, which is why he had to admit that he needed „a little time“ to „get his feet on the ground here.“ But since Florian Kohfeldt took over as head coach in September 2024, things have steadily improved for Hornby. “Since Flo arrived and we had a really good talk, I feel like I’ve become the player I was before,” said the Scottish striker. His position on the pitch also plays a key role. Until he was 18, Hornby played in attacking midfield – a role that still suits him perfectly. He worked intensively with the coaching staff on his position and his runs. Hornby explains that he can perform at his best when he’s actively involved in the game, creating space and helping to shape the flow of play. “I think that’s helped the team a lot this year. And I’ve really enjoyed playing that way. So it’s been a win-win situation.”

Last week, the Bölle Gang visited „Maxiland“ – and it was a truly colourful and lively affair! Around 70 children from the 98ers‘ Kids Club, along with about 28 chaperones, explored the many attractions and play areas of the indoor playground. From exciting adventures and creative activities to boisterous play – there was something for everyone. The children were especially delighted when they received little surprises: Match Attax cards and football stickers brought smiles to their faces and created many happy moments. In the evening, everyone enjoyed a meal together with pizza, fries, chicken nuggets, and drinks – giving the kids a chance to recharge for the rest of their playtime!

On February 28, 2026, the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be transformed into the stage for the „Virtual Bundesliga Club Wildcard Tournament“—organized by the eFootball department of SV 98. The Lilies are still looking for participants: all eFootball enthusiasts aged 16 and over who want to put their skills to the test are eligible to take part. Check-in begins at 10:30am, with the tournament officially kicking off at 11:30am. Participants will compete in exciting matches, vying for attractive prizes and the chance to prevail in a top-class field. Besides glory and sporting recognition, the best players of the day will also receive substantial prizes: first place will be awarded a wildcard, a home jersey, and two tickets to a Lilies home game. The other podium places can also look forward to something: Second place wins a home jersey and two seated tickets, third place receives two seated tickets and fourth place can look forward to SVD fan merchandise.

The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team won a high-scoring friendly match against fifth-tier side VfR Wormatia Worms 4-3 last weekend. Despite conceding an early goal (1st minute), the Lilies refused to be discouraged. Mika Schlosser pulled one back in the 13th minute, but Wormatia regained the lead (24th minute). Just four minutes later, Smail Kadrijaj leveled the score at 2-2, meaning the teams went into halftime tied.

After the break, two quick goals from Imad Jaadar (53rd minute) and Schlosser again (55th minute) put Darmstadt in the lead. Worms then added a third to seal the victory, with the match ultimately ending 4-3 in favour of the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team.

The match was the first under new coach Sebastian Schmitt, who takes over responsibility for the U21 team until the end of the season following the dismissal of Daniel Petrowsky. On, Wednesday (February 11th), at 2pm, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team faces its next friendly: the Young Lilies will take on the U23 team of 1. FSV Mainz 05 and aim to put on another strong performance in Mainz.

Last weekend, SV Darmstadt 98’s U17 team kicked off the second half of their DFB Youth League campaign (League B, Group C). In their home match against FC Ingolstadt, the team put in a strong performance, securing a respectable 0-0 draw. This coming Saturday (February 14th, 3pm), the U17s travel to SSV Jahn Regensburg, where the young Lilies will be looking to prove themselves. Over the next six months, the SV 98 players will also face 1860 Munich, Unterhaching, Bayreuth, and FC Memmingen.

Meanwhile, SV Darmstadt 98’s U19 team is eagerly anticipating the start of their season. This coming weekend, they will kick off their DFB Youth League campaign (League B, Group F) with a home game against FSV Frankfurt. The team is looking forward to the support of their fans and hopes for a successful start to the new season. Kick-off is at 11 a.m. on Sunday (February 15th) on the grass pitch in Rödermark-Urberach (Traminer Str. 87, 63322 Rödermark). Also in the league are Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, Viktoria Köln, Fortuna Köln, MSV Duisburg, and VfL Osnabrück.

Happy 52nd birthday, Dr. Philip Jessen! The esteemed team doctor of SV 98 is celebrating his special day today, Wednesday, February 11th. We wish him all the best, good health, happiness, and many wonderful moments in the coming year!

Presidential birthday! This coming Sunday (February 15th), Anne Baumann celebrates her 46th birthday. As a dedicated member of the board, she has been managing the finances of SV 98 for many years, making a significant contribution to the success and stability of the Lilies. Dear Anne, we wish you all the best on your special day! May you have much joy, good health, and countless wonderful moments!