Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
24.02.2025 / English
“A unified team effort”
The first victory in 2025 has been bagged. The Lilies won their home game against FC Schalke 04 2-0. The protagonists were relieved about the three points and satisfied with their own performance, but at the same time hungry for more after the final whistle. We have summarised the voices for success.
Florian Kohfeldt:
„We put in a very good team performance today and landed a deserved win. In some phases of the game we were able to continue our usual teamwork. Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg in particular played an outstanding game together. We also managed to develop stability in many positions. I’m really pleased that those who come in are also developing well. We haven’t gotten over the phase of the last few weeks, which wasn’t easy – but it was only a win. But we got a win today, Because we always tried to find solutions together. Today was really a victory for a team – in cooperation with the Bölle. The boys can enjoy it today: go vote.
Kees van Wonderen:
„I congratulate the Lilies on their victory. I saw at Darmstadt more than at Schalke that they really wanted to win the game. That’s exactly what you need in this league every weekend. In this league there are no easy games and no points for free. You have to push yourself to the limit. We didn’t do enough of that today.“
Marcel Schuhen:
„A well-deserved victory and a great energy performance from us. The fans were sensational, it was exceptionally good. The first few minutes were fireworks and then we showed a very solid performance. This victory is of course good. We were aware of the importance of today’s game, you could see that today. Of course it also helps that we scored two goals straight from the first two chances. I said last week, despite the defeat, that we are on the right track. And I say the same thing today after the win.“
Isac Lidberg:
„We’re still not at the level we can play at. But we still put in a good performance today, a united team effort. We defended very well and got this important win. I didn’t think about the first leg before the game, I try to score against every opponent. I didn’t think twice about my goals, it worked well.“
Clemens Riedel:
„It’s obviously incredibly good when you’re 2-0 up after 5 minutes. That was a great start and of course it’s easier to play after that. I can’t single anyone out today, everyone played a great game. We were also stable defensively today and allowed very little, even though Schalke had a few corners. Big praise also to the fans, who created a great atmosphere before the game today. The only thing that annoys me a little is my yellow card, that’s annoying. But of course I’m happy that we managed to win today. Now we want to get something in Magdeburg too.“
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.