Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
21.11.2024 / English
Figures & facts: The top facts about the Hannover game
The last international break of the year is over. And the 2nd Bundesliga starts with a highlight: SV Darmstadt 98 travels to Lower Saxony to compete against league leaders Hannover 96 on November 23rd at 1pm. You can find out why Lower Saxony is currently at the top, what exciting stories this duel has already produced and what fans of both camps can expect in our “Top Facts”.
A power at home
Hannover 96 are in impressive form in their home stadium this season. The team from Lower Saxony has won all six home games so far and hasn’t given up a single point. This flawless record is also reflected in the table with first place. The last time Lower Saxony achieved such a dominant home series was in the 2016/17 season. In the three seasons in which Hannover 96 celebrated the second division championship (1974/75, 1986/87, 2001/02), the team also started with six home wins in a row.
Defensive specialists
Hannover shines on defence. With only ten goals conceded, they have the best defence in the league. The 96ers‘ defense is an absolute force, especially at home. The away team has only been able to take photos twice in the six games so far in the Heinz von Heiden Arena. This makes Hannover the best team in the league in these statistics – although Lower Saxony shares this place with SC Paderborn.
Successful against Hannover
Since 2015, SV Darmstadt 98 has had a remarkable record against Hannover 96. In eleven competitive games, the Lilies won seven times and only had to admit defeat twice. The most recent duel in the 2022/23 season ended evenly: both teams were able to use their home advantage and win.
Below Average vs. Merciless
SV Darmstadt 98 is currently the most dangerous team in the league: with 26 goals in twelve games, no team has scored more goals – only HSV scored as often. A large part of this offensive strength is played by Isac Lidberg, who is the sole top scorer with nine goals. Things look different at Hannover 96. The Lower Saxony team have only scored 16 goals so far and are therefore below the league average (19). Only the three promoted teams (SSV Jahn Regensburg, SSV Ulm, SC Preußen Münster) have scored fewer goals so far.
Goal Line Check
We are writing the month of August in 2015 when history was made: In the duel between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96, goal line technology was really used for the first time: Hannover’s Kenan Karaman headed the ball onto the bottom edge of the crossbar, but goal line technology was used delivered a clear result: “No Goal!” The referee’s clock confirmed that the ball had not completely crossed the line. The game ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw.
First Bundesliga victory
Hannover 96. An opponent that Darmstadt’s coach Florian Kohfeldt certainly remembers fondly. After all, the 42-year-old has already proven how to win against the 96ers in the past. On November 19, 2017 – in his first Bundesliga season on the sidelines of Werder Bremen, he achieved his first Bundesliga win ever at the Weserstadion – an impressive 4-0 against the Hanoverians.
Reunion with the former club
Today Hannover coach, former Darmstadt player. Stefan Leitl once kicked for the Böllenfalltor team. The former attacking midfielder was under contract with SV Darmstadt 98 from 2004 to 2007. In a total of 93 competitive games, Leitl scored 14 goals and three assists. 96 sports director Marcus Mann also once played at Bölle. The defensive midfielder made a total of 33 appearances in the Lilies jersey in the 2006/07 season.
Fynn Lakenmacher will also see his former club again. The Lilien’s attacker once laced up the football boots for all of Hanover’s youth teams from 2010 to 2018.
Overall Record:
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22:13 |
| Away | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 22:24 |
| Overall | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 44:37 |
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
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.
Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
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.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
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.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
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.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
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.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
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.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
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.