Final rehearsal against Portsmouth FC
Darmstadt 98 will play their final pre-season friendly against English Championship side Portsmouth FC. The match will take place on August 1st at 2pm at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
03.03.2024 / English
“We can only apologise”
Clear defeat in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. SV Darmstadt 98 lost 0:6 (0:5) to FC Augsburg on the 24th Bundesliga matchday. We have compiled all the voices about the game for you.
Torsten Lieberknecht:
“Congratulations to FC Augsburg on their victory. Everyone saw how the game was going and that our mistakes led directly to goals being conceded. Before I point the finger at my players, I look for the faults in myself. With the calm and distance that a coach should adopt, I will draw the conclusions as to why this defeat happened today. It was also important to me at half-time not to attack the team and unsettle them even more. I appealed to them that we end the second half with dignity. Overall, we are all shocked by the outcome of this game.
On the reaction of the fans:
“I found it amazing that more people didn’t whistle at us at halftime. After the game it was important that I didn’t hide and instead went into the corner with my boys. The speech after the game was emotional and the criticism was correct. The stadium then gave us encouraging applause. This is not an everyday occurrence and is what makes the Darmstadt audience special.”
Jess Thorup:
“We have only won twice in a row once a season in recent years. Today the team played outstandingly from the start and put their opponents under pressure. We scored some nice goals. There are so many positive things we can take away. At half-time we talked about how we wanted to keep trying to play forward and keep a clean sheet. Congratulations to the team on their well-deserved victory.”
Marcel Schuhen:
„We can only apologise to everyone who has even the slightest bit of sympathy for Darmstadt 98. It was a catastrophic performance with individual mistakes in all parts of the team. Augsburg punished our mistakes and shot us down completely. There’s no way to explain something like that. It was desolate. For us today it’s a slap in the face that really hurts.“
On the reaction of the fans:
„The reaction of our fans after the final whistle almost makes it worse for us athletes. Even after such a game and such a defeat, we were shown a lot of respect. And we didn’t deserve this respect at all today. I would have understood any kind of insults, because we weren’t worthy of wearing the lily jersey today. The fans‘ speech was emotional and clear words were spoken, but it was never aggressive. This sensitivity is also part of Darmstadt 98.“
For members: Season ticket sales start Friday
The season is currently suspended, and the start of the new second division season is still some time away. Nevertheless, attention is already turning to the upcoming season: Starting Friday (June 12th) at 12 noon, club members without a current season ticket can purchase their season ticket for the 2026/27 season. Tickets will be available both online and at the ticket office at the stadium.
‚Exemplary of the path we want to take‘
With the sales of Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg, SV 98 has generated considerable transfer revenue. We spoke with President Markus Pfitzner about the right moment for such transfers and the balancing act between financial stability and sporting ambition.
Lilies Across the Board: Traditional team in double action this weekend
This coming weekend (June 13th & 14th), the veterans team will be playing two matches. We'll give you all the details. We also celebrated two birthdays this week and have several events coming up. At the same time, we're keeping an eye on how our partner club, San Antonio FC, is doing. We've compiled all this and more for you in this edition of Lilies Across the Board.
Volunteers wanted for the new season
SV Darmstadt 98 is looking for enthusiastic Lilies fans for the new FuFa volunteer team. As a volunteer, you'll support fans and the club around match days and be right in the thick of things in and around the stadium. You can find all the information here.
First Lilien flea market in July
Browse, sell, and do good at the same time: On Sunday, July 12th, SV Darmstadt 98 is hosting its first Lilies flea market in the forecourt of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. With a focus on family, sustainability, and social cohesion, the event aims to give well-preserved items a second life.
Transfer News: Isac Lidberg leaves Darmstadt
Isac Lidberg is moving to the Bundesliga. SV 98 and Borussia Mönchengladbach have agreed on a transfer for the Swedish striker.
DFB-Pokal: Lilien Travel to Jena
The pairings for the first round of the DFB Cup have been drawn: SV Darmstadt 98 will face FC Carl Zeiss Jena away from home. The draw took place on Saturday evening (June 6th) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. Under the supervision of DFB Vice President Peter Frymuth, Referee of the Year 2026, Deniz Aytekin, who acted as the draw's host live on ARD, drew the match between Darmstadt and Jena.
Successful German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt
From the warm opening ceremony to the awards ceremony: The German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt offered exciting games, many wonderful encounters and a well-deserved German champion in the Hesse selection, which also included players from the SV 98 ID team.
Kick-off in the Odenwald, training camp again in the Allgäu
The first dates for SV 98's preparations for the 2026/27 second division season have been set: On June 25th, the professional team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first team training session will take place on June 27th in the Odenwald region.
Cup draw on Saturday | Fan team remains in the B-League
Who will SV Darmstadt 98 face in the first round of the DFB Cup? This question will be answered this coming Saturday (June 6th). The draw for the first round will be broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau. We'll be taking a look and providing you with all the information. We'll also be celebrating with the fan team's survival in the Kreisklasse B (eighth tier) and taking a look across the border to Texas in the USA. All this and more for you in "Lilies Across the Board" on Wednesday.
