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U21 wins again: „We have it in our own hands“
Upward trend! On Saturday (May 9th/3pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted FSV Fernwald in the Lotto Hessenliga for the 30th matchday. Still embroiled in the fight to avoid relegation, the young Lilies secured three crucial points. They triumphed 4-1 over Fernwald – a victory that was particularly well-deserved in the final stages. This means the U21 team has won three of their last four league matches.
It's working again for the U21 team.
A strong first half. The young Lilies needed less than 20 minutes to take a 1-0 lead: Luis Klappich opened the scoring in the 18th minute, kicking off a four-goal performance for the U21s. Manolo Merx then doubled the lead to 2-0 in the 33rd minute. He also contributed an assist in this match, bringing his total to five scorer points in the last two games. The young Lilies went into halftime with a well-deserved 2-0 lead.
From then on, the U21s focused on counter-attacking opportunities and consistently executed them well – from winning the ball to finishing. „It worked well both with and without the ball today,“ analysed U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt. However, Fernwald pulled one back from a set piece, making it 2-1 in the 59th minute. But the young Lilies have learned to cope with adversity. „The reaction to conceding was good,“ praised Schmitt.
And how! Two further goals from Smail Kadrijaj and Luigi Mignano made it 3-1 (73rd minute) and 4-1 (85th minute). Goals that sealed the third victory in the last four games and gave a huge confidence boost. After this important three points, the young Lilies no longer need help from other teams in their fight to avoid relegation. „We have it in our own hands for the next three weeks,“ the coach summarised, but cautioned: „Of course, we still have to win games!“
We know we can do it. And that's exactly how we'll proceed to Hanau.
The third-to-last match of the season is scheduled for this coming Saturday (May 16th/3pm): The team aims to take the next step towards securing their place in the league away against 1. Hanauer FC. „We all know that we can only achieve this together. The team trusts the coaching staff, and we trust the team,“ Schmitt concluded.
Line-Up: Börner – Kunstmann (Jaadar, 87′), Karakayar, Maier (Alagi, 89′), Kadrijaj, Klappich (Schlosser, 62′), Ballmert, Herbst (Mignano, 65′), Görtler, Merx (Steineck, 85′), Arnold.
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
SVD vs. Paderborn: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against Paderborn is Thursday (May 14th) at 12 noon.
„We’re not making enough of our numerical advantage.“
A draw in Münster. SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Preußen Münster played to a 1-1 draw in their final away match of the season. While Darmstadt remain in fifth place with 52 points, the draw confirms Preußen Münster's relegation to the 3. Liga. We've gathered all the post-match reactions for you.
1-1: Points Shared in Münster
A draw on matchday 33. Darmstadt 98 drew 1-1 with SC Preußen Münster in their final away game of the season. Isac Lidberg scored the goal.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
The final away game of the season. On matchday 33, SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Preußen Münster (May 10th, 1:30pm). Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Matej Maglica, Patric Pfeiffer, and Yosuke Furukawa replace the suspended Aleksandar Vukotic and the injured Merveille Papela and Fabian Holland. Darmstadt will also be without Luca Marseiler, Fabian Nürnberger, Fraser Hornby, Matthias Bader, and Sergio Lopez.
Matchday Guide: All Info for the Münster Game
The second away game in a row and the last of the season. In perfect football weather, Preußen Münster and Darmstadt 98 will face each other on Sunday afternoon (May 10th, 1:30pm) on matchday 33. Find out who will referee the match at the Preußenstadion, which channel it will be broadcast on, and what the weather forecast is, all conveniently compiled in our usual "Matchday Guide" section.
‚Important to finish the season in fifth place‘
Ahead of Sunday's match against SC Preußen Münster (May 10th, 1:30pm), Florian Kohfeldt spoke about his contract extension, the upcoming opponent, and the tension within the team. We've summarised the most important statements from the Darmstadt head coach's press conference on Friday for you here.
Sportcamps in July and August
SV Darmstadt 98 offers a diverse holiday program for children aged 6 to 14 at its sports camps. Participants can try a different sport each day. This year's summer program will take place from July 27th to 31st and from August 3rd to 7th in Bürgerpark.
Lilien Team-Marathon 2026
Successful event enters its second round: On September 27, 2026, the Lilien Team Marathon, presented by CRAFT, will take place for the second time. Organised by SV Darmstadt 98 Stadion GmbH, the event is aimed at running enthusiasts of all ages and abilities and focuses primarily on one thing: teamwork.
Opposition Check: SC Preußen Münster
"Cycling, nothing is as beautiful as cycling," goes the lyric from a song by Max Raabe. A song he will likely perform at his concert in Münster on Sunday. Where better to find these lyrics than in Germany's cycling capital: Münster? In the city where there are more bicycles than people and where football is also played on two wheels.
Facts & Figures: The top facts about the Münster game
While SC Preußen Münster desperately needs a win to keep their hopes of staying in the league alive, SV Darmstadt 98 aims to finish the season in the best possible way. The Lilies will rely on their strength at set pieces, while Münster will be showing remarkable passing accuracy. We've compiled all the facts and figures for Sunday's match (May 10th, 1:30pm) for you here. Here you'll find the top facts about the game between the Westphalians and the South Hessians.
Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.