A point against the league leaders. SV 98's U21 team earned a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt's U21 team. In front of 1,200 spectators at the Merck Stadium, Smail Kadrijaj secured a point with his goal in the 85th minute. In addition, Lilien goalkeeper Til Rohde saved a penalty shortly before the final whistle. Due to a traffic delay for the referee team, the match didn't kick off until 4:00pm.
The opening phase was evenly matched, with the visitors enjoying more possession but initially failing to create any significant scoring opportunities against a well-organised Lilien.
In the 14th minute, Frankfurt nevertheless took the lead: After a challenge, referee Rolbetzki awarded a penalty to the visitors, which Daniel Starodid converted confidently. With the lead in their backs, the league leaders took even greater control of the game, with most of the action taking place in SV 98’s half. The Lilien managed to repeatedly create pinpricks in transition play throughout the first half, but they never really threatened in the first half hour.
In the 36th minute, Frankfurt created a good opportunity, but Til Rohde made a strong reflex save to prevent Jonas Baur from scoring. Two minutes later, a scene changed the tide of the game: Frankfurt’s Jeremiaha Maluze was too late to challenge Mika Schlosser, and referee Rolbetzki showed the visitors‘ centre-back the red card. With fewer players, Frankfurt continued to retreat, and the Lilies gained more possession without creating any major opportunities before halftime.
After the break, the Lilies cornered the visitors in their own half of the pitch and repeatedly found open positions for crossing. The downside: all their crosses found no takers. After just over an hour, it was Frankfurt who created the first significant goal-scoring threat of the second half following a counterattack: Kaan Inanoglu missed from a free-kick in front of Rohde.
Then, the usual pattern emerged: Darmstadt had extremely high possession but no decisive finishes. That changed in the 79th minute: Following a free kick, substitute Nasir Zaatan shot from a tight angle and hammered the ball onto the post. An Eintracht defender cleared Smail Kadrijaj’s follow-up shot off the goal line.
The double chance marked the beginning of a furious final phase. In the 84th minute, referee Rolbetzki awarded another penalty. This time for the Lilies. Kadrijaj coolly equalised (85′).
The drama continued. Following a foul by Markus Ballmert, the visitors were awarded another penalty, but Til Rohde prevented another goal with a brilliant save from Starodid in the 89th minute.
There was no further goal in the hectic final minutes, and the Lilies secured a hard-fought point against the league leaders.
Frankfurt is a really strong team with individual quality. It was special for us to be able to play this game today at the Bölle in front of a large crowd. The boys played well with the advantage, and we're really happy to have taken the point. And also happy with the way we did it today. Overall, the performance was very good.
Line-Up: Rohde – Karakaya (Kunstmann, 64′), Schlosser (Zaatan, 64′), Kadrijaj, Klappich, Ballmert, Klappich, Herbst (Mignano, 77′), Rebner (Alagi, 77′), Görtler, Arnold, Pfister.
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: