For Darmstadt, November has been a special month for years. They regularly reach their best form in the gray late autumn. Fürth, on the other hand, arrives with the momentum of a late-season victory and wants to use this moment to make a statement away from home. Here you'll find the top facts about the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
November is considered unpleasant by many: temperatures drop, the days get shorter, and the pitches are often muddy and difficult to play on. For SV Darmstadt 98, however, this month seems to have been particularly special for years. While winter slowly sets in, the Lilies practically blossom during this gray month. In their last 13 second-division matches played in November, Darmstadt amassed an impressive 33 points. Furthermore, the Blue-Whites haven’t lost a single second-division game in November since 2020.
Greuther Fürth fans had suffered four consecutive defeats. But in their home game against Preußen Münster, the Cloverleaves finally broke their losing streak. With a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory, Fürth made a statement. Particularly noteworthy was the late goal – substitute Jannik Dehm scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending the stadium into raptures.
The current season also shows that the Böllenfalltor stadium has once again become a true fortress. In their last eight home games in the 2. Bundesliga, Darmstadt has recorded five wins and three draws across two seasons. As if that weren’t enough, the Lilies also won their most recent DFB Cup home game 4-0 against FC Schalke 04. It has been 203 days since the Lilies last left their own stadium without any points.
Greuther Fürth are proving to be an efficient team in the league. With an expected goals (xG) of 13.37, they have already beaten opposing goalkeepers 18 times. Fürth have scored 16 goals from open play, placing them third in this category. Darmstadt are close behind: with 15 goals from open play, the Lilies are in fifth place. Both teams are clearly positioned in the upper half of this statistic, demonstrating their ability to consistently create dangerous scoring opportunities from open play.
Another characteristic that distinguishes Fürth this season is the effectiveness of their substitutes. Jannik Dehm’s late winning goal was already Fürth’s sixth goal scored by a substitute this season. No other team in the league has scored more goals through players who were brought on during the match. Coach Thomas Kleine can rely on the quality of his bench so far. Therefore, Fürth should never be underestimated.
Under Florian Kohfeldt, Darmstadt 98 has not only developed tremendous defensive stability but also found a highly structured approach to attack. Their offence is even exceeding expectations: the expected goals (xG) is 18.15, but they have actually scored 19. Darmstadt transitions to attack faster than any other team in the league after winning possession, resulting in 23 counter-attacks already. Furthermore, the Lilies are particularly dangerous after their opponents lose the ball. They repeatedly force a turnover, which has already led to five goals. Only Elversberg has scored more often in this manner.
Beyond the tactical and statistical aspects, Fürth also stands out for its fair play. The Cloverleaf is among the two fairest teams in the entire 2. Bundesliga. With only 135 fouls committed, they rank second in this statistic. Only SG Dynamo Dresden commits fewer fouls (134) than Fürth.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 33:25 |
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Away |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 22:23 |
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Total |
35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 55:48 |
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.