A good three and a half years ago, Lilien legend Tobias Kempe scored his final goal against SSV Jahn Regensburg – a sensational curler into the top right corner. Why is that so special? Tobias Kempe will be sporting the Lily on his chest before his final home game against SSV Jahn Regensburg. On Sunday (May 18, 3:30pm), the entire Lilien family will ensure he receives the farewell he deserves. Ahead of the highly emotional final game of the 2024/25 season, we've compiled all the facts and figures for you in our "Top Facts."
Tobias Kempe has faced SSV Jahn Regensburg several times in his career: He has faced the Upper Palatinate club eleven times – seven of those matches in the Lilies jersey. In these duels, Kempe collected a total of four points – including two goals and two assists. His very first encounter with SSV Jahn dates back to September 2, 2009, when he was still playing in the 3rd division with Werder Bremen II.
SSV Jahn Regensburg isn’t going to let difficult times get the better of them – the team has shown this in recent weeks. In three of their last seven matches, the Upper Palatinate club has picked up points despite coming from behind – including a strong away performance at 1. FC Köln. A clear sign of the Regensburg team’s morale and team spirit despite their relegation already being a given.
SV Darmstadt 98 is in a better defensive position than the bare numbers suggest. Their xGoals for goals conceded are just over 44 expected goals – but the Lilies actually conceded ten more goals than statistically would have been expected. No other team in the 2. Bundesliga has been punished as effectively in front of their own goal as Darmstadt.
On paper, Regensburg goalkeeper Julian Pollersbeck should have plenty to do this weekend: SV Darmstadt 98 is one of the league’s most prolific shot-prone teams – with 479 shots on goal, the Lilies are third behind Hamburger SV (487) and 1. FC Köln (539). Lilies keeper Marcel Schuhen, on the other hand, will statistically be tested less often on Sunday – but will have to be alert in the decisive moments. SSV Jahn Regensburg has the fewest shots on goal in the league – with just 366 attempts so far.
At SV Darmstadt 98, two players were particularly highlighted by their teammates this season – one up front in the finish, the other in the back in the duel. Isac Lidberg had a strong first season in the 2. Bundesliga. In 27 appearances, the Swede collected 19 points – including 14 goals and five assists – making him the Lilies‘ top scorer. Aleksandar Vukotic dominates in defense: the over two-meter-tall central defender is not only a tower in defense but also outstanding statistically. With a duel success rate of 73 percent, the Serbian is currently the player with the most duels in the league. He has also won 150 aerial duels – also a top figure in the 2. Bundesliga.
Matej Maglica (5) is out due to a yellow card suspension. Killian Corredor (4), Sergio López (4), Fraser Hornby (4), Fabian Nürnberger (4), and Kai Klefisch (4) are no longer on yellow cards, as any yellow card suspension will not carry over into the new season.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
| Home | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 19:20 |
| Away | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19:41 |
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 38:61 |
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
