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 |
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.