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.
16.01.2025 / English
Figures & Facts: The Top Facts before the Düsseldorf game
The tenth in the table travels to the eighth. What at first glance sounds like a classic midfield duel could become a trend-setting game in this crazy league right at the start of the second half of the season. While Düsseldorf is only three points behind second place in the table, the Lilies could overtake Fortuna with a win. Even more interesting numbers & As always, you can find facts about the away game on Friday (January 17th/6.30pm) in our Top Facts.
Hungry for goals away from home
Under the direction of Florian Kohfeldt, the Lilies have so far played six away games in which they scored 18 goals. An average of three goals per game. In addition, only one of the six away games was lost. Fortuna, on the other hand, has only been able to win two of its nine home games so far. Can SV 98 convince again in a foreign place?
The Heading Monster
For Aleksandar Vukotic, the first matchday against Fortuna Düsseldorf meant a rather unfavourable start to the season. The central defender used his head to direct the ball into the goal on his Lilien debut and scored Fortuna’s first goal of the season. Since then, things have been going well for “Vuko”, especially on the offensive. The giant has already netted with his head three times. No other second division defender has scored more goals than the Serb.
Away curse
1988. It’s been that long since the Darmstadt team won in Düsseldorf (2-1). Fortuna’s last six home games all went to the hosts. Düsseldorf currently does not have such a series to show against any other second division team. In general, none of the 17 second division duels between both teams have ended in a draw. Fortuna was happy eleven times and SV Darmstadt six times.
Goal Shooting Festival
Both teams use every opportunity in the league to shoot on goal. In the first half of the season, Darmstadt had the second most shots on goal (261) and Düsseldorf had the third most shots on goal (245) in the league. Only 1. FC Köln shot more often at the opponent’s goal. The Lilies use their chances much more effectively than the Fotuna, with 36 goals this season and a resulting final efficiency of +6.8. The Rhinelanders, on the other hand, only hit the opponent’s goal 28 times and therefore have a finishing efficiency of -4.7.
Set Piece Danger
From the game, the Lilies are the most dangerous team in the 2nd Bundesliga. The South Hesse team scored almost twice as many goals (32) as the Düsseldorf team (18). SV 98 has to be careful, especially in set piece situations. Already in the first leg, the ball hit the box unluckily from a deflected free kick to make it 1-0. In this specialty, Fortuna has so far been significantly more successful (10) than the Lilien (4).
Danger of a yellow card suspension
Kai Klefisch and Fabian Nürnberger have four yellow cards. If there is another, both players face a game ban. On the other hand, this applies to Isak Bergmann Johannesson.
Overall Record:
| Games | Wins | Draws | Defeats | Goals | |
| Home | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11:21 |
| Away | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9:20 |
| Total | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 20:41 |
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.