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 |
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.