SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a 4–1 (0–1) victory over SV Rot-Weiss Walldorf. After a difficult opening phase, the match took a decisive turn following a red card for Walldorf. In the second half, Patrick Kurt's team dominated proceedings and turned the game around, scoring four goals to claim the win.
In the early stages of the first half, the young Lilies initially struggled to settle into the match. Consequently, the hosts from Walldorf took the lead in the 10th minute. The goal itself, however, was an unfortunate affair: following a long corner kick to the far post, Kelvin Kunstmann inadvertently put the ball into his own net. After conceding, the Darmstadt side found their rhythm, aided by several ball recoveries and targeted passes into open space. Nevertheless, the Lilies had Benedikt Börner to thank for preventing Walldorf from extending their lead further. A red card shown to the hosts in the 37th minute—following a rough tackle near the halfway line—marked the turning point of the match. Pressure on the Walldorf goal mounted significantly before the break, though the Lilies were unable to find an equaliser prior to the halftime whistle.
After the break, the match was played almost entirely in one direction. The „Lilies“ played dominantly, creating numerous scoring opportunities—and this time, they capitalised on them. Mika Schlosser scored the equaliser from the penalty spot in the 64th minute after Mark Maier had been brought down in the box. Exactly ten minutes later, the young Lilies turned the match around completely: following a cross-field pass, Yannick Stark simply had to tap the ball over the line to make it 2–1. In the 83rd minute, Leonard Fenyoe rewarded the Darmstadt side for their strong performance by heading in the third goal. Vincent Hofer capped off the scoring in the 87th minute; after a long ball played behind the Walldorf defensive line, he controlled the ball beautifully with his first touch and fired it under the crossbar to seal a 4–1 victory.
Patrick Kurt was satisfied after the match: „We didn’t settle into the game well during the first 30 minutes against a technically strong opponent. Benedikt Börner kept us in the match during that phase. After the opposition received a red card, we were the dominant team and ultimately secured a well-deserved win by that margin.“
With these three points, the U21’s move up to second place in the standings; only Unter-Flockenbach has managed to win all three matches. The young Lilies next match is an away game against KSV Baunatal on Sunday (August 16, 5pm).
Line-Up: Börner – Meier, Kunstmann (Keranovic, 63′), Schlosser (Volkmann, 85′), Steineck, Dos Santos Pereira (Fenyoe, 79′), Ballmert, Rauch (Hofer, 46′), Stark, Hartelt (Maier, 46′), Pfister
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.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: