Victory or defeat? There has never been a draw in the twelve matches between SV Darmstadt 98 and SC Paderborn. In this report, we've summarised all the key facts about Friday's match (December 19th, 6:30pm) between SVD and SCP.
None of the twelve competitive matches between Paderborn and Darmstadt have ended in a draw – there has always been a winner. Darmstadt has emerged victorious twice more often than Darmstadt. While SV 98 has won seven encounters, SC Paderborn has won five. Last season, SC Paderborn secured two victories against Darmstadt. Hopefully, that will change this season…
Münster, Karlsruhe, Elversberg, Fürth, Hannover, Bielefeld. These six teams have recently failed to defeat SV Darmstadt 98. The Lilies are unbeaten in six matches – with four wins and two draws. Fourteen points in this stretch? No other second-division team can match that in the last six matchdays.
SC Paderborn are having a historically good first half of the season. With ten wins, the East Westphalians have already set a new club record for the first half of a second division season. Their 32 points after 16 matchdays also equal a club record. Paderborn last achieved such a haul in the 2011/12 season.
Both teams are particularly dangerous from high balls: SC Paderborn scored two headed goals in their recent 4-0 away win against Karlsruhe and, with a total of eight headed goals, are clearly at the top of the league. However, Darmstadt’s defence has nothing to be ashamed of, as they have only conceded one headed goal – only Kaiserslautern have not conceded a single one from a header.
SC Paderborn is among the top defensive teams this season. With only 16 goals conceded, they are significantly better than the league average of 22 – only Schalke (8), Elversberg (14), Darmstadt and Hertha (both 15) have conceded fewer. In one defensive statistic, Paderborn even leads the league: they have only allowed ten clear-cut chances so far – the best record in the 2. Bundesliga. Their opponents‘ xGoals value is also extremely low at 17.9; only Schalke (15.26) has a lower value.
The first question that arises is, when does one become „old“? But we won’t discuss that question further here… At least in the 2. Bundesliga, Darmstadt 98 falls into this category. With an average age of 27.3 years, SV Darmstadt 98 has the oldest squad in the 2. Bundesliga. Paderborn, on the other hand, has the youngest team in the competition, along with Nürnberg, with an average age of 24.4 years. And, moreover, with head coach Ralf Kettemann (39), they have the youngest coach in the league on the sidelines.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13:6 |
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Away |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10:15 |
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Overall |
12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 23:21 |
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.