Foto: Mara Wolf 05.06.2025 / English
U21: Successful debut season
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team had a remarkable first season in the Hessenliga, putting in a great performance. Even though they missed out on a slim chance of qualifying for the Regionalliga relegation playoffs on the final matchday (May 31) against Türk Gücü Friedberg, pride in a successful season prevails.
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team concluded an impressive 2024/25 Hessenliga season with an emotional final match against Türk Gücü Friedberg. In a 3-2 defeat, the young Lilies once again demonstrated their quality and passion – even if it wasn’t enough to secure a victory. A decisive victory by at least three goals would have even put the team in the relegation playoffs for promotion to the Regionalliga.
Promising start
The day began promisingly: Henry Held gave SV 98 the lead in the first minute with a spectacular goal. For much of the first half, the Lilies played good football, showing courage, presence, and enthusiasm.
In the second half, the visitors equalised through Vetter (48th minute) and later took the lead through Yikilmaz (64th minute). But head coach Daniel Petrowsky’s team showed their courage again: Markus Ballmert equalised in the 75th minute, equalizing at 2-2. Friedberg only managed to score the winner shortly before the final whistle through Polichronakis (86th minute).
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf We started the season with nothing – no team and no place. Today we're in sixth place in the Hessenliga, have the second-best defense behind Fernwald, and have promoted two players, Tim Arnold and Max Pfister, to the first team. That's a huge success.
Successful premiere season
Despite the result, SV 98 looks back on a fantastic debut season for the U21’s. Head coach Daniel Petrowsky draws a completely positive conclusion: „We started the season from scratch – without a team, without a place. Today we’re sixth in the Hessenliga, have the second-best defence behind Fernwald, and have promoted two players to the senior squad. That’s a huge success.“
The U21s were founded a year ago with the goal of giving young talent the opportunity to gain match practice in men’s football at an early stage. „It’s incredible to see the leap many players have made. We’ve not only established ourselves athletically, but have also received a lot of recognition from the league – that shows that our philosophy is working,“ said Petrowsky.
In addition to the positive sporting development, the coach also highlights his team’s learning curve: „A lot of it was new territory for us as a coaching team, too. But together we learned how to hold our own in the Hessenliga. And we did that with an incredibly young team. The way we played football makes us want more.“ Last but not least, strong performances like the narrow victories in Alzenau or at home against Baunatal, and combative performances like the one in the season finale, are symbolic of the team’s strength of character.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
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.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
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.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
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.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
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.
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Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
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.
With the right mindset and positive development
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.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
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.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
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:
Game turned around! A spirited home win!
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Cottbus Game
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.