Opening win of the new season against VfL Bochum! The Lilies picked up three important points to start the new season after their 4-1 home win against VfL Bochum. How do the Darmstadt players assess the victory against last year's Bundesliga team? We've compiled all the comments from the game for you.
„It was a second-division game, and there was a brief moment where the game could have gone the other way. We broke through a few of the opposition’s resistances, which was important for us. Today, we played solid football and found good moments to pick up the pace. I was very pleased with many of the players individually. Fraser was very good and was able to create a numerical advantage time and again. Marco Richter made his debut after just two training sessions. I also have to praise Clemens Riedel; he delivered a top performance at right back following Sergio Lopez’s last-minute injury. Overall, it was a decent start—nothing more, but also nothing less. The key is to keep going!“
„Congratulations to Florian and Darmstadt 98 on a well-deserved win. We hadn’t imagined the first game going well. Our defensive play wasn’t good today. We made it easy for the opponent to get into the transition zone. Of course, Darmstadt also played very well. Nevertheless, we had chances to turn the game around in the first half. However, we shouldn’t have played the bad pass just before halftime. Our defence was also poor, and Lidberg was simply quicker in his thinking. We completely deserved to lose the game after conceding goals three and four.“
„The feeling couldn’t be better. Starting with three points is incredibly important and gives us a lot of confidence. We played well today, the result is good – now we hope to carry this momentum and continue our success. Our goal is always to win games and, if possible, keep a clean sheet. I’m especially happy for Fabian Holland that he was able to celebrate his comeback – he’s a great player and extremely important to the team on a personal level. The chemistry within the team is just right. A big compliment also to Marco, who put in a strong performance today despite having only had a few sessions with us. And of course, I’m also happy about my three goals – I hope there’s still one left for me to take home.“
„A dream start would have been 4-0, of course, because I always want to keep a clean sheet. But even so, we’re very happy with the result. We played a strong game against a really good opponent, and it’s a successful start to the new season. The 2-1 came at a perfect time. We were particularly dangerous from set pieces today, even though Bochum is a robust and physically strong team. A huge compliment to our assistant coach Scholty (Darius Scholtysik). I’m happy that I was able to contribute to the win with two saves. I’m not upset about the goal conceded – it was an extremely difficult ball for Patric Pfeiffer to defend. That made his reaction and that of the entire team all the more remarkable. And of course, I’m thrilled that Fabian Holland was able to make his comeback today. He’s a very important anchor in our team, both on and off the pitch. It was a strong start, but preparations for Nürnberg begin tomorrow. The work continues.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.