Foto: T. Wentzell (HBRS / fotografieohneknie) 19.12.2024 / English
“We want to win there too” | Christmas carols is coming soon!
Saturday is finally the day! The big Darmstadt Christmas singing is just around the corner. We will provide you with the latest information here. In addition, the last task awaits the Lilien professionals in Regensburg and the new groups in the DFB youth league have been determined. We can also look forward to birthdays around Christmas and the turn of the year. You can read all this and much more in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.
+++ With courage and self-confidence to Regensburg +++
What a phenomenal end to the year it was in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The Lilies defeated 1. FC Kaiserslautern 5-1. But the second division year 2024 is not over yet. On Sunday (December 22nd/1:30pm) the 98ers will play their last game away at SSV Jahn Regensburg. The Lilies want to say goodbye to 2024 with a win. “We are going to Regensburg with courage and self-confidence and want to win there too,” said Luca Marseiler after the home win against Kaiserslautern in the mixed zone. What’s next for the Lilien professionals after Regensburg? First of all, everyone involved celebrates Christmas with the family. The SV 98 team will not meet again at Böllenfalltor until the new year and then fly to the training camp in Spain (El Saler) from January 5th to 12th. A week later the 2nd Bundesliga continues: with the start of the second half of the season in the away game at Fortuna Düsseldorf (January 17th/6.30pm).
+++ Saturday we finally sing! +++
The long wait will soon be over. On Saturday evening (December 21st) the time has finally come. The big Darmstadt Christmas singing in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor is just around the corner. Attention Lily fans: If you want to sit, you have to be quick! Secure one of the only around 250 seats available for Christmas singing at Bölle now. Tickets can be purchased online and in the fan and ticket shop at the Merck Stadium and in the City Fan Shop in downtown Darmstadt. Standing room only tickets are available in the city center. A box office will also be open on Saturday for last-minute visitors. All information about our Christmas concert can be found here. Let’s fill the stadium and sing together in the largest Christmas choir in South Hesse!
+++ U17 and U19 start the main round +++
The preliminary rounds of the new DFB youth leagues ended after 14 match days. Unfortunately, the U17 and U19 of SV Darmstadt 98 did not make it into the top three of their league, which is why they will compete in the main round in League B. Nevertheless, interesting duels await the young Lilies. The sporting director of the NLZ, Björn Müller, told sv98.de: “I am happy for the U17 and U19 that they have been divided into attractive groups. There are clubs there that we don’t play against often. It will be interesting comparisons and we’re looking forward to it.”
U17 – League B – Group E
| 1 | SV Darmstadt 98 |
| 2 | SC Freiburg |
| 3 | SpVgg Unterhaching |
| 4 | SSV Ulm 1846 |
| 5 | SV Sandhausen |
| 6 | FC 08 Villingen |
| 7 | SV Gonsenheim |
U19 – League B – Group E
| 1 | SV Darmstadt 98 |
| 2 | FC Augsburg |
| 3 | SSV Ulm 1846 |
| 4 | SC Freiburg |
| 5 | SV Sandhausen |
| 6 | SSV Reutlingen 1905 |
| 7 | SV Gonsenheim |
+++ Soccer camp at Böllenfalltor - inclusion under the sign of the lily with the HBRS soccer school +++
In cooperation with the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS), SV Darmstadt 98 and the HBRS football school invited people to an inclusion match day camp as part of the Lilien’s home game against Preußen Münster. The participants were divided into three groups in which they went through various types of exercises for dribbling, passing and shooting at goal, as well as playing the game form “6-Ball Funino”. As a surprise, professional player Paul Will showed up after the intensive training to sign autographs and fulfill photo requests. Finally, the participants went to the game against SC Preußen Münster, where they gave everything in the stands to motivate the team.
Foto: T. Wentzell (HBRS / fotografieohneknie) 
Foto: T. Wentzell (HBRS / fotografieohneknie) 
Foto: T. Wentzell (HBRS / fotografieohneknie) 
Foto: T. Wentzell (HBRS / fotografieohneknie) 
Foto: T. Wentzell (HBRS / fotografieohneknie) +++ eFootballers narrowly lose +++
In the end it was a narrow and bitter defeat for the eFootball players of SV Darmstadt 98. Unlike on the pitch on Saturday evening (December 14th), they lost on the virtual pitch on the console last Wednesday (December 11th) with 0-2 on aggregate 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Only in the two-on-two and later in the first singles did the eLilien suffer a narrow defeat, only one goal behind. Coach Louis Liberka said afterwards: “We played great games today in both two-on-two and one-on-one. We were concentrated and combined well – but we were plagued by bad luck.” It continues on Thursday evening (December 19th/8.30pm), where we will once again face the same opponent as the professionals. At the end of the year there will also be a game against SSV Jahn Regensburg on the PlayStation. After two bitter defeats, the eFootball players would of course like to get three points again in order to stay in the race for the playoffs.
+++ Success coach celebrates his birthday +++
It all started on December 28, 2012. The ink on the contract with SV Darmstadt 98 was dry and Dirk Schuster took over the third division club from Böllenfalltor. Little by little, the decision to bring the native of Saxony to Darmstadt turned into a real stroke of luck. In his first full season as head coach, Schuster led the 98ers into the 2nd Bundesliga via the „Miracle of Bielefeld“ and finally entered SV 98’s history books with the subsequent promotion to League 1. But that’s not enough. Schuster and the Lilies managed to stay in the top flight in German football. The now 56-year-old was named “Trainer of the Year”. Schuster then left the Darmstadt team to coach FC Augsburg. However, in December 2017 he returned to the Bölle until his time at the Bölle finally ended in 2019. December seems to be a popular month in history between Schuster and Darmstadt. Not only because of the coach’s two-time commitment this season, but also because Schuster celebrates his birthday in December. On December 29th The former Lilien coach can look forward to his 57th anniversary. Happy birthday, Dirk!
+++ Lily birthday greetings +++
The Harr household not only celebrates the Christmas season, but also the 60th birthday of our Vice President. Volker Harr can look forward to a big anniversary on December 25th. And we’ll start the new year with congratulations, because Lilien managing director Michael Weilguny will be 48 years old. We wish you both a happy holiday and from the bottom of our hearts a happy birthday.
Lack of context
More than 30,000 fans packed the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, creating an impressive atmosphere under the floodlights – pure football romance. The setting for Darmstadt's away match against Dynamo Dresden was truly special. Two teams with a playful and attacking approach faced off. For 42 minutes, these ingredients combined to create an entertaining, tactically sophisticated, and intense duel. Until a referee's decision decisively influenced the outcome. We look back on an emotional evening in Dresden.
„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.