Dusk fell over the artificial turf of the Waldauer Wiesen as the cold noticeably intensified and the floodlights bathed the pitch in a cold, harsh light. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team had secured a point in a hard-fought, freezing away match, once again demonstrating their fighting spirit and determination. After an exciting first half with a goal apiece, the ball refused to find the net despite numerous attempts in the second half. The match thus ended in a 1-1 draw.
In freezing temperatures and on a frozen, small pitch, SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team played their latest away match against CSC 03 Kassel. The journey there was already arduous, and a tough challenge awaited the Lilies on the field: their opponents defended deep, exploited every lapse in concentration, and were particularly dangerous from set pieces. However, in the eleventh minute, Smail Kadrijaj capitalised on a mistake by Lucas Altmann and fired a shot at the hosts‘ goal, but it was cleared for a corner. The ensuing set piece proved truly costly for the newly promoted side. Kian Rebner curled the ball with such finesse towards the far corner that it nestled directly into the net, giving Darmstadt the lead. But CSC 03 Kassel remained unfazed and continued to press forward. After half an hour, the hosts had found their footing and were putting increasing pressure on the Darmstadt players. From a set piece, Kevin Nenhuber headed the ball into the far corner of the Darmstadt goal. Thus, the score was 1-1 at halftime, leaving everything open for the second half.
The second half began with another chance for Rebner. But this time, his powerful long-range shot crashed against the underside of the crossbar.
After that, CSC continued to press forward but repeatedly missed the decisive goal: Alban Meha’s free kick hit the wall (58th minute), and Nico Schrader’s shot was blocked (78th minute). In the final minutes, the hosts‘ pressure intensified: Finn Bindbeutel won the ball in Darmstadt’s last line of defence and unleashed a shot – but it went wide left. Shortly afterward, Luigi Mignano of SV Darmstadt also came close, hitting the right post.
On the other side, Darmstadt were not only courageous but also effective: The team displayed a strong attacking game and ruthlessly exploited set pieces. The match ended 1-1 – a point gained on difficult ground, which feels very valuable for the U21’s.
With 23 points and 12th place, Darmstadt are teetering on the edge of the relegation zone. To re-establish themselves in the middle of the table, SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team will once again board the bus on Sunday. They will be playing away against 9th-placed SV Rot-Weiss Walldorf. Kick-off is at 3:30pm at the B. Schmitt mobile stadium in Mörfelden-Walldorf.
In terms of attitude, it was a good performance, so we're happy to take a point.
Line-Up: Börner, Kunstmann, Görtler, Karakaya, Alagi, Ballmert, Klappich, Rebner, Zaatan (Herbst, 78′), Schlosser (Mignano, 78′), Kadrijaj
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.
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.
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.
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.