A bumpy start, good morale, and then a late setback: SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team suffered a bitter defeat at home against FC Eddersheim last weekend. Despite early setbacks, the Lilies showed character and fought their way back into the game with great effort. After 90 intense minutes, however, the hosts narrowly lost 4-3.
The match couldn’t have started worse for SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team. Eddersheim’s high pressing game put the Lilies under pressure early on. Just moments after such a pressing action, the visitors were awarded a penalty, which they converted in the 2nd minute to take a 1-0 lead. Barely four minutes later, the Lilies suffered another setback: after Darmstadt goalkeeper Til Rohde could only parry an FCE free kick, Eddersheim pounced on the rebound to make it 2-0. However, the SVD U21s then recovered. They created more space on the counter-attack, and after winning the ball high up the pitch, Smail Kadrijaj pulled one back to make it 2-1 in the 21st minute. But shortly before halftime, the visitors struck again, restoring their two-goal advantage to 3-1 in the 43rd minute.
During the break, Darmstadt coach Daniel Petrowsky seemed to have chosen the right words for his team. The Darmstadt players showed great character and came out of the locker room strong. They created two excellent chances after the restart and then struck again in quick succession in the second half. Mika Schlosser (66th minute) and Kian Rebner (70th minute) rewarded Darmstadt with the equaliser, making it 3-3 – both goals coming from Eddersheim’s left flank. However, in the 89th minute, the SV 98 U21 team suffered a bitter and late blow: Eddersheim scored again, sealing the 4-3 defeat for SV Darmstadt 98.
This means the young Lilies are now winless in eight games. With 22 points, they sit in 11th place in the LOTTO Hessenliga after 17 matchdays. Just like the Darmstadt first team, the U21 Darmstadt 98 youth team also has a weekend off. After the break, they will travel to face CSC 03 Kassel, currently in 15th place. Kick-off is at 2:30pm on Sunday (November 23rd) on the artificial turf pitch at Lore-Klitsch-Weg in Kassel.
The way the game unfolded was incredibly frustrating because my team showed so much spirit but still couldn't reward themselves. We have to keep working on ourselves and believe in ourselves.
Line-Up: Rohde, Kunstmann, Karakaya, Pfister, Arnold, Ballmert, Klappich, Rebner (Görtler, 90+1′), Alagi (Herbst, 82′), Schlosser (Mignano, 88′), Kadrijaj
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
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: