Transfer News: Stark Strengthens U21’s
The U21 team of SV Darmstadt 98 can welcome a familiar face to their ranks for the upcoming season: Yannick Stark will play for the Lilies in the Hessenliga in the future.
07.12.2024 / English
Figures & facts: The top facts about the HSV game
For the second time this week, SV Darmstadt 98 is heading up north – from one Hanseatic city to the next Hanseatic city. First Bremen, then Hamburg. On Sunday (08.12/1.30pm) Hamburger SV and SV 98 will compete on the pitch of the Volksparkstadion. First of all, we take a close look at the numbers and facts about the game in the Top Facts.
7 games undefeated
SV Darmstadt 98 is currently doing well in the 2nd Bundesliga. With a remarkable streak of seven games unbeaten in a row (4 wins, 3 draws), the Lilies are the only team in the league that can currently boast such a streak in the league. Behind them lurks 1. FC Kaiserslautern, who have been undefeated in six games.
Good patch
Under Florian Kohfeldt, SV Darmstadt 98 is showing a positive trend, especially on foreign pitches. The Lilies got three wins and one draw from four games. And the Volksparkstadion has always been a good place for SV 98 in recent years. The Darmstadt team has been unbeaten away from HSV for seven games. The South Hesse team achieved an impressive five wins and two draws. It is also interesting that in the last 16 meetings between the two teams, the home team has never won. HSV’s last home win was in 1981 – a long time ago.
Scoring goals...
… both teams can. The upcoming duel between Hamburger SV and SV Darmstadt 98 could be goal-rich. Because the two most accurate offensive lines in the league meet. With 31 goals, HSV has the best attack in the 2nd Bundesliga, closely followed by SVD and 1. FC Nürnberg (both 28). Since coach Florian Kohfeldt took office, the Lilies have been the most dangerous team in the league. During this period, SV 98 scored 26 times, while HSV scored two fewer goals. The Hanseatic League is particularly strong in the Volksparkstadion: with 18 goals, Hamburg is the best home offensive in the competition. But they face a Darmstadt team that is particularly dangerous in scoring, especially away from home. 16 away goals make the Lilies the best away offensive together with Hertha BSC.
Few shots on goal...
…both teams also need to score a goal. SV Darmstadt 98 and Hamburger SV are among the most efficient offensive teams in the league. With 205 shots on goal (Darmstadt) and 204 shots on goal (HSV), both are almost on par and are among the teams with the most goals. Only a few clubs can top these values: 1. FC Köln has the most shots on goal, leading the league in this category with 264 shots on goal. Fortuna Düsseldorf is also in the spotlight with 208 deals and is just ahead of Darmstadt and Hamburg.
Meeting with the former club
Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes stood between the posts for the Lilies from 2016 to 2019 and played a total of 72 competitive games for the men from Böllenfalltor before moving to HSV. On the other hand, Alexander Brunst has a connection to the upcoming opponent. From 2008 to 2014, the goalkeeper spent his youth at HSV and continued to play for the Rothosen’s second team. Fabian Nürnberger also meets his hometown club. Born in Hamburg, the left-back played in the HSV youth team until 2015. Klaus Gjasula will also face his former club. The midfielder played in 16 competitive games for Hamburger SV from 2016 to 2018 before joining the Lilies.
Yellow Danger
Fabian Nürnberger and Kai Klefisch both have four yellow cards.
Overall Record:
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 9:20 |
| Away | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:20 |
| Overall | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 26:40 |
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.
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.