In which area is Bayern particularly strong? What goal scoring record is Harry Kane chasing? And what gives the lilies hope? You can read all of this in our top facts. Before SV 98's game against the record champions on Saturday (03/16/3:30pm), we have put together the most important figures and facts for you.
Despite the meagre number of points and the long winless streak, there is still hope for SV 98. The gap to the relegation place is “only” five points. With 27 points still to be awarded, anything is still possible. In addition, FC Bayern has not been able to win any of its last four away games. There were no points in Leverkusen, Rome and Bochum and Thomas Tuchel’s team couldn’t get beyond a draw at SC Freiburg either. The last time there were four away games without a win across all seasons was in 2015.
The first leg between Darmstadt and Bayern Munich was truly historic. With the 0:8, which was painful from Darmstadt’s point of view, the records tumbled. Three sendings off in the first 45 minutes (Kimmich, Gjasula, Maglica) meant a new record. While SV 98 held a strong 0-0 lead until the half-time break, FCB managed a real goal festival after the break and suffered the worst Bundesliga defeat in the Darmstadt club’s history.
As a Lily fan, you prefer to remember the 13th matchday of 1978, when the only point win so far was against Munich. At 1-1, Uwe Hahn equalized Paul Breitner’s lead with his late goal in the 89th minute. Hahn’s goal was also voted goal of the month for November 1978.
Bayern Munich always presents itself strongly against the bottom of the table in the upper house. FCB have not lost any of their last 29 Bundesliga games against bottom teams (26 wins, 3 draws). In addition, the second in the table was able to win all of the last 16 duels of this type. The last defeat against a team bottom of the table was almost exactly 16 years ago. In March 2008, the Champions League quarter-finalists lost 2-0 at Energie Cottbus.
Thomas Tuchel’s team is the measure of all things when it comes to the offensive department. The Munich team has already marked a whopping 73 goals this season. That’s ten more compared to Bayer Leverkusen’s goal tally. Statistically speaking, the reigning champions have numerous top values: most big chances (75), most shots (490), most goals from set pieces (16), most headed goals (15) and most goals outside the penalty area (8).
Of course, Harry Kane stands out in attack. The summer newcomer is having an outstanding debut season and currently has 30 goals and eight assists. With nine games remaining, Robert Lewandowski’s goal record of 41 goals is within absolute reach. In the first half of the season, the Englishman scored 13 times against the remaining nine opponents.
Bartol Franjic saw his fourth yellow card in the 2-0 defeat in Leipzig. He thus joins four other predisposed Lilien players. Jannik Müller, Christoph Zimmermann, Fabian Holland and Klaus Gjasula also have four warnings to their name. A fifth yellow card would result in a game ban.
The meeting with the old club is on the agenda for two Lilies this weekend. Thomas Isherwood played for FCB from 2015 to 2018. First for the U19s (47 competitive games) and later for the Bayern second team (18 competitive games). The Head of Organisation for the Licensed Player Department, Michael Stegmayer, also meets his old club. From 2001 to 2006 he played in the colours of the record champions for the U19 and second team.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4:16 |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3:28 |
| Overall | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7:44 |
From the warm opening ceremony to the awards ceremony: The German Football ID Championship in Darmstadt offered exciting games, many wonderful encounters and a well-deserved German champion in the Hesse selection, which also included players from the SV 98 ID team.
The first dates for SV 98's preparations for the 2026/27 second division season have been set: On June 25th, the professional team will return to the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to undergo various medical tests and performance diagnostics. The first team training session will take place on June 27th in the Odenwald region.
Who will SV Darmstadt 98 face in the first round of the DFB Cup? This question will be answered this coming Saturday (June 6th). The draw for the first round will be broadcast live on ARD's Sportschau. We'll be taking a look and providing you with all the information. We'll also be celebrating with the fan team's survival in the Kreisklasse B (eighth tier) and taking a look across the border to Texas in the USA. All this and more for you in "Lilies Across the Board" on Wednesday.
Fraser Hornby's time at Darmstadt 98 comes to an end after three years. The Scottish attacking midfielder is moving to VfL Wolfsburg. Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer fee confidential.
An eight-goal thriller to close out the season. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team took to the pitch one last time this season on Saturday (May 30th) – away against FC Eddersheim. The young Lilies secured a 5-3 victory in Eddersheim, finishing the 2025/26 Hessenliga season in eleventh place. Even more remarkable, however, was the U21's run at the end of the season: the Blue and Whites won their last five matches, scoring an impressive 22 goals in the process.
Barcelona, Spain. A global city right on the Mediterranean. Over 1.7 million people live here. And one of them is Clemens Riedel. The 22-year-old former Darmstadt player moved from SV 98 to Espanyol Barcelona last summer – from youth academy to professional in the Spanish first division. We spoke with Riedel about his first year in Barcelona, the past season, and his still close ties to Darmstadt.
SV 98 can continue to rely on the services of Fabian Nürnberger. The Lilies have extended the expiring contract with the Bulgarian international.
Grayson Dettoni will continue to wear the SV 98 jersey. The Lilies have exercised their option to buy the defender, who was previously on loan from FC Bayern Munich.
The German Football Championship for People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) kicks off on Sunday – and it's taking place in Darmstadt's Bürgerpark! Last week, the Darmstadt 98ers' home ground offered a different kind of sporting event: a karate demonstration. We also take a look at the opponents for the new season and celebrate two birthdays this week. You'll find all this and much more about Darmstadt 98 in our usual "Lilies Across the Board".
„I’m proud of you,“ were the words of U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to the team after they secured their place in the Hessenliga. On Saturday (May 23rd), SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team had the chance to stay in the league against Turabdin Babylon Pohlheim – and they seized it impressively! The young Lilies delivered a convincing 5-1 goal fest, but at the same time still needed help from other teams to guarantee their survival. However, because their direct rivals, CSC 03 Kassel, narrowly lost in Stadtallendorf, the U21 team was finally able to celebrate.
For the fourth time, the Haftpflichtkasse insurance company and SV Darmstadt 98 have jointly awarded four clubs with the Volunteer Award. The award ceremony, including the presentation of the checks, took place last Sunday (May 17th) before the home game against SC Paderborn at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. The Volunteer Award, established in 2023 by the Haftpflichtkasse and SV Darmstadt 98, aims to strengthen volunteer engagement and promote outstanding projects.
