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 |
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: