SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team defeated FC Gießen 3–0 (1–0). After five matchdays, Patrick Kurt’s squad remains unbeaten, having celebrated their first home win and kept a clean sheet for the first time.
In the opening stages, the Lilien talents needed some time to settle into the game. The team appeared nervous at first, committing several unforced errors and repeatedly allowing Gießen opportunities to counter-attack. Goalkeeper Benedikt Börner had to make a crucial save as early as the third minute to prevent the team from falling behind early on. After about 15 to 20 minutes, the hosts increasingly shook off their nerves and began to take control of the match. Tom Steineck had SV 98’s first real chance in the 21st minute. Although the team initially lacked the necessary precision in key moments, the Lilien were rewarded shortly before the break: following a fine passing sequence and an assist from Kelvin Kunstmann, Milian Herbst scored the opening goal in the 41st minute, breaking the deadlock.
The hosts extended their lead immediately after the restart: Mika Schlosser put the Gießen defence under pressure, won the ball, and beat former Darmstadt goalkeeper Til Rohde to make it 2–0 (46th minute). SV 98 largely controlled the game thereafter and enjoyed plenty of possession, though without creating a multitude of clear-cut chances. Nevertheless, players such as Kelvin Kunstmann, Schlosser, Leonard Fenyoe (who had a double chance), and Loann Schnerring had opportunities to further increase the lead. At the other end, Benedikt Börner was called upon to make a serious save only once during the second half. Diogo Dos Santos Pereira rounded off the scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time; he finished a fine team move to make it 3–0, capping a strong second-half performance by the Lilies.
Head coach Patrick Kurt after the match: „The game was another step in our development. We’ve now won our first home match and kept a clean sheet for the first time. The team is gaining increasing confidence in our game and our processes.“
With their first home win of the season, the Young Lilies remain unbeaten and hold onto third place in the standings with eleven points from five games. On Friday (August 28th, 7:30pm), Patrick Kurt’s team hosts SV Unter-Flockenbach, who sit in first place with twelve points.
Line-Up: Börner – Meier , Kunstmann (Schnerring, 75′), Keranovic, Schlosser (Volkmann, 87′), Steineck, Hofer (Dos Santos Pereira, 66′), Ballmert, Stark, Pfister (Fenyoe, 73′), Herbst (Rauch, 81′)
On Sunday afternoon (Oct 18th, 1:30pm), SV 98 will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the season. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kickoff? Who will be officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we’ve put together all the essential information for the game against KSC in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.