Extremely disappointing. This is how the bitter afternoon can be summed up after SV Darmstadt 98's clear 4-0 defeat at 1. FSV Mainz 05. We have compiled all the voices about the game for you.
“Congratulations to Mainz 05 and my coaching colleagues. We weren’t the worse team in the first half. Both teams had their moments to take a 1-0 lead – we had the chances through Julian Justvan and Mathias Honsak when he got the ball with his toe. Mainz, on the other hand, were more dangerous than us with their deep balls. Then we go 1-0 behind after what I consider to be a dubious free kick. In the second half, with the score 2-0, our energy level was up and the plug was pulled. We wanted to put everything on one card, but then had little defensive work. The fact that it ends 0:4 hurts even more. Overall it’s a very disappointing day. We have to be realistic. Everything we would like for Darmstadt 98 this season would be a more than great miracle. It will be very, very difficult.”
“It was an extremely difficult game. We had some problems in the first half with their high pressing and second balls. But overall I thought we were more dangerous. We changed things up in the second half and had the momentum on our side. We did very well, especially in the second half, and showed a very good performance. I am very proud of my players’ performance.”
„It’s an extremely bitter day. We didn’t manage to get 100 percent on the pitch today. Then we go behind due to a set piece, which is extremely annoying, especially because we haven’t defended set pieces well all season. Offensively, however, we wanted to create more, but we didn’t succeed. We can all read the table and know that it will be extremely difficult now. Walking into the corner and looking at the faces of the fans was very difficult. You don’t like to be sent home and leave the pitch with our heads hung down is extremely disappointing.“
„We were all aware of what was at stake today. You can’t expect any more chance than playing against the 16th place in the table and reducing the deficit to three points. It was a huge blow in the neck today. We weren’t good enough . We didn’t find our way in well, Schuh kept us in the game in the early stages. But then we went back 0-1 behind after a set piece. After our mistake that made it 0-2, it was even more difficult to come back here. At the end it became clear. We are extremely sorry – for the fans and the entire club. The fans give full throttle for 90 minutes and in the end it is 0:4. It hurts very, very much. But we will finish the season with pride and play to the end for honor.“
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.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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.
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.
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.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
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.
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.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
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.
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.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.