Record holder Maglica. A duo that can make the difference. And are set pieces the Lilies' big chance against the in-form Fortuna? Ahead of the away game in Düsseldorf (September 21st), we've compiled the facts and figures for the match.
A record for Matej Maglica. The defender’s 132 km/h (82 mph) shot against Braunschweig was the highest speed recorded for a goal since the introduction of shot speed regulations. The previous record holder in the 2. Bundesliga was Philipp Sander at 131 km/h (81 mph), and in the Bundesliga it is Leroy Sane at 129 km/h (80 mph).
After two opening defeats, Fortuna Düsseldorf is back on the winning track. First, they won the DFB Cup against third-division Schweinfurt, followed by seven points from their next three league matches.
The start to the season was even better last season, when F95 topped the table with 13 points from five games. By comparison, the Lilies had only two points at the time, but now they have ten.
In addition to the current second division top scorer, Isaac Lidberg (5 goals), the Lilies also boast the league’s current top provider in Fraser Hornby (4 assists). A look at the statistics demonstrates how important the duo is for SV 98. The Swede and the Scotsman have started together in 26 matches, and Darmstadt have collected a total of 46 points in these matches, an average of 1.8 points. In the 13 games in which only one of them was in the starting lineup, the South Hesse club has collected only six points.
Since the start of last season, the pair have assisted each other on eight occasions. Lidberg is also the first Swede in the 2. Bundesliga to score five goals in the first five matchdays.
The Lilies‘ last away win in Düsseldorf was a long time ago. On September 10, 1988, SV 98 beat Fortuna 2-1. Fortuna won each of the following six matches in the Rhineland before the South Hesse team managed to snatch at least a point at the start of the second half of last season (2-2).
Düsseldorf has already conceded five goals from set pieces. No other team in the league has conceded as many goals from set pieces. The Lilies are yet to concede a goal from a set piece and have already scored three goals from set pieces themselves.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
| Home | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 |
| Away | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 21:11 |
| Overall | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 43:22 |
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.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
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.
