Jannik Müller spoke in a media round (April 2nd) about the upcoming game in Mainz and the mood in the team. Striker Oscar Vilhelmsson has been very accurate in recent weeks, and Müller has an explanation for this. There is also a new offer for English-speaking fans, the Zwote invites you to the duel next Sunday and there were plenty of birthdays this week. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the board”.
In the last two Bundesliga games, Jannik Müller played 90 minutes in the right-back position. Certainly not the regular position for the 30-year-old; he is usually more at home in central defence. In the current situation it is important to find solutions and put yourself at the service of the team. Said and done. Müller helped out on the right against Munich and in Bochum. The native of Rhineland-Palatinate is now looking forward again and should finally get three points against Mainz on Saturday. “We have to deliver a top performance and then have a bit of match luck on our side,” said Müller in a media round on Tuesday (April 2nd). Finally, another groundbreaking game awaits the Lilies with the game on Saturday (April 6th/3:30pm) – even if 18 more points are still up for grabs after this encounter. “But the focus is clearly on the Mainz game, which we want to win with all our might,” emphasises Müller, who sees a big advantage in the relegation battle in the team’s chemistry: “Everyone is trying to push the boys who are playing .” The 30-year-old also praises the relationship between them. “They’re not just teammates, they’re more like friends. No matter what, we help each other. “You learn to appreciate that,” says Müller. This should also help the team deal with the pressure that is “definitely there”.
As is well known, love goes beyond national borders, including for many SV 98 supporters. For our English-speaking fans, the SV Darmstadt 98 website is now also available in English. The site is maintained by a volunteer and big SVD fan from England – his name is Sam Donovan. Here you will be provided with the latest news, the squad and much more. You can find the English page in the bar at the top right of our homepage. Simply press the English button and enjoy the international flair of the lilies.
Six goals in the last four games! What may sound to some like a statistic from Harry Kane or Serhou Guirassy is actually the yield of Lilien striker Oscar Vilhelmsson. The 20-year-old Swede is currently in very good spring form and could be an important building block for a positive rest of the season. In the national shirt of the Swedish U21 team, he scored four times in two games during this international period. But Vilhelmsson also posed a goal threat for SV 98: He scored against FC Bayern and contributed a very important goal in Bochum when he netted the equaliser at 2-2 in the 76th minute last Sunday (March 31st). His teammates are also enthusiastic about his current form. “Oscar is really thriving because he is injury-free for a longer period of time,” says teammate Jannik Müller happily.
After the Easter break, the Lilies fan team continues with a real top duel. On Sunday (07.04/3pm) the team currently third in the table will meet FTG Pfungstadt II, who are currently in fourth place, at home on Ostendstraße in Pfungstadt. Coach Andreas Degenhardt’s team recently won 3-1 at TSV Eschollbrücken, so we can still look up. Nevertheless, the second team should be warned: After all, there was a 1:2 defeat against the second representative of the FTG earlier in the season.
This week three Lilien players have their birthdays. Last Monday (April 1st) our keeper Morten Behrens celebrated his 27th birthday. Sebastian Polter, on loan from FC Schalke 04, was also able to be congratulated on Monday. The striker turned 33. The third in the group is Julian Justvan. The midfielder turned 26 on Tuesday (April 2nd). Happy birthday to all three of you and good luck and success for everything to come over the coming year.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.