13 points from the first six games? Only 45 years ago did the Lilies start a second-division season better. Moreover, SV Darmstadt 98 have had quite successful matches against Dynamo Dresden in the past. But the Saxons are taking great pleasure in scoring twice on the road this season and seem to have a preference for top-placed teams. Ahead of SV 98's home game against SG Dynamo Dresden (September 26th, 6:30pm), we've compiled the facts and figures for you.
In the 2025/26 season, Darmstadt 98 has already collected 13 points from their first six second-division matches. They last achieved this in their promotion campaign three years ago. The Lilies only had a better start to a second-division season in 1980.
The newly promoted team from Dresden has proven to be a tough opponent for the teams in the top half of the table. Recently, SGD put up a tough fight against Hannover 96. Despite being outnumbered, Dynamo fought back to a 2-2 away draw. The Saxons‘ match against Bielefeld went even better. At Arminia, Dresden secured their first and so far only win of the season. Both Hannover and Bielefeld were top of the table at those times. In addition, the Black and Yellows drew with Elversberg on matchday five. The fact is: Dynamo Dresden have only scored points against teams that were high up at the time.
In the first six matchdays, Lilien goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen has already kept three clean sheets – 1-0 in Nürnberg, 0-0 against Hertha, and last weekend’s 3-0 win against Fortuna Düsseldorf. No other goalkeeper has kept more clean sheets this season. But Schuhen could have a lot of work ahead of him against Dresden. SGD has scored twice in every away game this season – six away goals is the second-best record in the league, with only Fürth scoring more goals away from home. But back to the Lilien’s number one: Schuhen particularly enjoys playing against the Saxons. The SVD goalkeeper has already faced Dynamo six times in the 2. Bundesliga, celebrating six wins – four of them with clean sheets.
In October 2024, SV Darmstadt 98 played against SGD for the last time. The two teams met in Dresden in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. And the clash was a spectacular one. Despite being two goals down, the then third-division team managed to force extra time thanks to a brace from Jakob Lemmer. In extra time, Isac Lidberg led the Lilies to a 3-2 cup victory with his celebrated winner. It was Darmstadt’s fifth consecutive competitive win over Dresden.
SG Dynamo Dresden seems to be something of a favourite opponent for the Lilies anyway. In their last seven matches against the Black and Yellows, the Darmstadt team has won six and drawn one. Dynamo has been a particularly welcome guest at Böllenfalltor, as Dresden has never managed to take three points from the southern Hesse side. SV 98’s record: four matches, two wins, two draws.
Paul Will played for SG Dynamo Dresden from 2020 to 2024. The defensive midfielder played 129 games for the Saxons, scoring seven goals and providing four assists.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 |
| Away | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13:8 |
| Total | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 19:11 |
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
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An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
