03.10.2024 / English
“Your work for our sports club is worthy of all honour”
People with blue and white passion gather here, they all stand for club loyalty. She also has a great deal of passion and great commitment to SV Darmstadt 98. And all of this for years, even decades. The evening of honour in the main stand in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor belonged to exactly these people: On Wednesday (October 2nd), the Lilien once again invited people to the evening of honor to thank all the volunteers and honor long-standing members.
Volunteering is everywhere, writes the Federal Ministry of the Interior on its website. Around 29 million people do voluntary work in Germany. Those involved take responsibility and advance what is important to them. This is exactly how it is at SV Darmstadt 98, where volunteering is still an important part of the SV 98’s DNA.
Thank you for your phenomenal commitment!
“We as a club want to say thank you on this evening of honour,” explained Rüdiger Fritsch, President of the SVD, in his welcoming speech: “The strength of a club is usually measured by numbers. But you are proof that the strength of a club consists primarily of the club culture and cooperation.” Although SV Darmstadt 98 has become more and more professional over the years and has become a professional club with a professional structure, we still support, over a hundred people volunteer at the Lilien in a wide variety of areas. They bring in enormous passion and play a significant role in shaping the club life of SV 98. “Your work for our sports club is worthy of all honour. Thank you for your phenomenal commitment,” continued Fritsch.
Following the president’s introductory words, Roy Reinelt-Peter, chairman of the fan and support department of SV Darmstadt 98, addressed those present. “You are all a supporting pillar at SV 98,” he also paid tribute to all long-standing members and volunteers.
What followed was a delicious dinner together. Fritsch then asked the captain of the Lilies, Fabian Holland, to come forward. The injured captain of SV 98 had long since mingled with the members and was available for stimulating conversations as well as requests for photos and autographs. Together, Fritsch and Holland honored long-standing members and thanked them for their remarkable loyalty to the club. On this evening of honour, Lilien members were honoured for 25, 40, 50, 60 and even 70 years of membership.
But that’s not all: everyone present ended this special evening together at bingo – Holland acted as the draw master – in a sociable and cheerful atmosphere. SV Darmstadt 98 would like to thank everyone present for this successful and wonderful evening of honour.
„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.
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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.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.