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 |
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.