The U21 team made a perfect start to the new year: In their first match, the Hessenliga side defeated Türk Gücü Friedberg 5-3. The young Lilies showed great character, coming back from a two-goal deficit to secure the win. The victory not only provides crucial points in the fight to avoid relegation, but also marks the perfect debut for Sebastian Schmitt as U21 coach.
“We had extremely positive energy before the game, and even the 1-0 deficit didn’t change that,” said Sebastian Schmitt about the early setback, as Friedberg took the lead with a penalty in the second minute. Milian Herbst equalised before halftime (28′). After the break, however, Friedberg pressed forward again and took the lead once more from a corner (57′). But SV 98 rallied again: Smail Kadrijaj leveled the score (70′) before Mika Schlosser put his team ahead for the first time after a cross from the left (75′). But: The Lilies‘ lead wouldn’t last five minutes. A set piece brought the 3-3 equaliser for Türk Gücü (79′). Kadrijaj turned the game around once again, scoring to make it 4-3 (83rd minute) – his 17th goal of the season. Kelvin Kunstmann’s goal to make it 5-3 (90+5) was a classic counter-attack that put the finishing touch on this wild, fast-paced match.
The positive takeaway: The young team, with an average age of 18.9 years, kept a cool head throughout the match and, thanks to their heart and skillful play, came back several times – a fact that bodes well for future challenges. Schmitt himself sees the team in a „process of clarity and defining roles,“ which, thanks to this success, marks a promising start to his work with the U21 team.
Another home game is scheduled for March 8th, this time against FC Gießen. The current fourth-placed team travels to southern Hesse with two clean sheets in 2026. However, the U21 team is confident of taking something away from the game against FCG.
How does Florian Kohfeldt view his team's away record ahead of Sunday's match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth? How does he assess the Cloverleaf's defence, and what is the mood within the team? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday before the game in Fürth (April 19th, 1:30pm). We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
On Sunday (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Greuther Fürth. To ensure you are fully prepared for the away match against the Cloverleaf, we have compiled all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
It was the sixth matchday of the 2017/18 season, a sunny Sunday in September, and the second division fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf was on the schedule. With Florian Neuhaus, Friedhelm Funkel, and Serdar Dursun on or off the pitch, the duel ended 3-1 for Fürth – thanks in part to a brace from Dursun. At first glance, probably just a typical second division victory. But historically significant and unforgettable for everyone in Fürth.
Greuther Fürth hosts Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (April 19th). Kick-off in Franconia is at 1:30 pm. Can the team from southern Hesse continue their winning streak against Fürth? And will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg continue their winning streaks against Greuther Fürth? As usual, we've compiled the most important facts and figures about the match for you in our Top Facts.
From the early 1980s, he was active in the service of SV Darmstadt 98 for almost four decades: We Lilies congratulate the former team doctor of SVD, Dr. Michael Weingart, most sincerely on his 75th birthday this Wednesday (April 15th)!
There are five games left in the season, meaning a total of 15 points are still up for grabs. But Darmstadt's focus is entirely on Sunday's match (April 19th, 1:30pm) against Greuther Fürth. From the media briefing with Fabian Nürnberger, from the hockey pitch to San Antonio: We report on all these topics and many more. As usual, you can find all the latest news from SV 98's club life here in our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board."
SV 98 mourns the loss of its former player Roger Prinzen, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening (April 13th) at the age of 57.
The long wait for a point is over! After four consecutive defeats, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally secured some points. On their home turf, the young Lilies drew 1-1 against TSV Eintracht Stadtallendorf last Saturday (April 11th). Looking at the league table, it was clear even before the match that it wouldn't be easy, as a full ten places separated the two teams in the LOTTO Hessenliga standings. However, the Lilies' U21 team remained evenly matched with the seventh-placed side and collected a crucial home point.
This match is a tradition – at least at the veterans' level: The SV Darmstadt 98 veterans team visited Real Madrid for the third time. The game was played last Thursday (April 9th) at the "Royal Whites'" training ground in the Valdebebas district of Madrid.
The season is drawing to a close, and SV Darmstadt 98's penultimate away match takes them to the Wildpark stadium. On Sunday (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC. We need a large turnout of Darmstadt fans to support them. Advance ticket sales for club members begin next Wednesday (April 15th) at noon. All ticket information can be found in this announcement.
It happened in their 15th home game of the season. Darmstadt lost on their own turf. Deservedly so. Although SV 98 tried everything against the visitors from Hannover until the final whistle, the Lower Saxons proved too strong on Saturday evening. In our analysis, we take another look at the match.
For the first time this season, SV Darmstadt 98 finished a match at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor without any points. The Lilies offered more resistance to Hannover 96's two goals in the second half. However, the pressure exerted by the South Hessians at the end proved fruitless. Read here what the players and both head coaches had to say about the defeat, which Darmstadt considered deserved overall.