On Sunday, SVD faces its first away match of the 2026/27 season against Dynamo Dresden. The Lilies have managed to score at least once in every match played at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion so far. You can find further facts and figures regarding the game here.
SVD has played seven away matches at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion so far and boasts an impressive record. On five occasions, the Lilies took the full three points back to Darmstadt, while the points remained in Saxony only twice. There has never been a draw between Dresden and Darmstadt at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
To date, SVD has scored at least once in every competitive match against Dynamo Dresden. However, their most recent away game was a nail-biter: Yosuke Furukawa scored Darmstadt’s goal in the 90th minute but could not prevent SV 98 from suffering a defeat. Naturally, new signing Hojae Lee is now set for his first encounter with Dresden. His Korean predecessor, Seung-ho Paik, scored two of his three total goals in a Lilies shirt against Dynamo. A good omen?
No team overcame a 2–0 deficit more often than SVD last season (twice). The Lilien demonstrated their comeback qualities against Kiel as well: nine of their 13 total shots came between the 73rd and 86th minutes alone. It was during this strong closing spell that the two goals—scored by substitute Hojae Lee and defensive powerhouse Aleksandar Vukotic—were netted. For the South Korean newcomer, it was a dream debut: Lee scored his first goal with his very first—and so far only—shot in the 2. Bundesliga.
As a newly promoted team, Dynamo Dresden initially struggled last season, needing time during the first half of the campaign to adjust to the new division. At the winter break, the club sat in 18th place. However, Dresden proved much more solid in the second half of the season, consistently picking up points to secure a strong fourth-place finish in the second-half standings and 11th place in the overall table.
Late goals have become something of a fixture whenever the Lilies play away in Dresden. In 2022, Mathias Honsak fired SVD to victory deep into stoppage time (90+3); in the 2024 cup match, four of the five goals came from the 84th minute onwards; and in their most recent appearance in Dresden, Furukawa also scored as late as the 90th minute. Leaving early is therefore hardly worth it for this fixture.
Dynamo Dresden got off to a rocky start to the season with a 3–0 defeat in Nürnberg. The loss was more emphatic than the run of play suggested: with an xG (expected goals) value of 1.7, SGD created genuine chances but failed to convert them. In contrast, Darmstadt’s Hojae Lee and Aleksandar Vukotic proved extremely efficient, scoring from their only shots of the match.
Both SVD and Dynamo Dresden have been extremely active in the transfer market. With more than ten arrivals and departures each, both clubs have given their squads a new look. In the recent 2–2 draw against Kiel, seven of the Lilies new signings saw action, with four of them even starting the match.
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Games |
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | |
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Home |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 |
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Away |
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 |
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Total |
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 22:14 |
SV 98 has found a new transition coach in Marcel Titsch Rivero. The 36-year-old succeeds Maximilian Mehring in this role; Mehring has been serving as Sporting Director of the youth academy since March of this year.
The first away match of the new 2026/27 season is coming up. This Sunday (August 16, 1:30pm), the Lilies will visit SG Dynamo Dresden at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. As always, you can find all the important information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a 4–1 (0–1) victory over SV Rot-Weiss Walldorf. After a difficult opening phase, the match took a decisive turn following a red card for Walldorf. In the second half, Patrick Kurt's team dominated proceedings and turned the game around, scoring four goals to claim the win.
Darmstadt or Smallville? Florian Kleinhansl answered reporters' questions, the U21 team is playing in Walldorf, and we look back at the Lilies' grassroots sports camp. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found as usual in "Lilies Across the Board".
Bielefeld is coming to the Bölle! For the fifth matchday of the new second division season, SV Darmstadt 98 will face Arminia Bielefeld on Friday (September 11th, 6.30pm). Here’s how to get your tickets: Member pre-sale starts next Wednesday (August 12th) at 12pm, both online and at the ticket office at the Merck Stadium.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 1-1 (1-1) with SV Rot-Weiß Hadamar. Playing in front of their home crowd, the young Lilies took the lead but conceded the equaliser before halftime.
Darmstadt's season started with a bang. A late comeback secured SV 98 a point against Holstein Kiel. Our analysis examines the key moments of the match, highlighting both the positives and the negatives.
Darmstadt showed great character, coming back from a 0-2 deficit in their first competitive match of the new season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
SV 98 demonstrated their resilience and comeback qualities right from the first matchday: In the 2-2 (0-2) draw, the Lilies equalised a two-goal deficit and ultimately snatched a point from the visitors. Lee (76th minute) and Vukotić (86th minute) sent the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor into raptures in the second half.
Darmstadt 98 kick off their new second division season with a home game against Holstein Kiel (August 8th/1pm). Florian Kohfeldt will field four new players in the starting lineup – Noah Weißhaupt, Florian Kleinhansl, Christopher Lannert, and Lance Duijvestijn – who will be making their competitive debuts for the Lilies.
Finally, it's starting again! Today, Saturday (August 8th/1pm), Darmstadt 98 kicks off the new 2. Bundesliga season with a home game against Holstein Kiel. The Lilies host the Storks at the Böllenfalltor stadium and are aiming to secure their first points of the new campaign. What are the two head coaches' comments before kickoff? Who will referee the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the season opener against Holstein Kiel in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
A special place of remembrance for one of Darmstadt's most well-known fans: This week, work began on the new Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. With the redesign of the main stand's forecourt, the area in front of the stadium will be named after the fan who died of cancer around ten years ago, whose motto "You have to fight" remains inextricably linked to the Lilies. The work is expected to be completed before the home match against Hannover 96 (August 30th, 1:30pm) or Arminia Bielefeld (September 11th, 6:30pm).