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.
09.10.2024 / English
Good test | Full program in the sports club
Despite the international break, there is anything but radio silence at SV Darmstadt 98. The professionals proved themselves in the test match against SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz. In addition, the other teams and departments of the Darmstadt 98 sports club provide a wide range of sports on the weekend: We give you an overview of what's going on despite the international break. Now everything in our weekly section can be found here in 'Lilies Across the Board'.
+++ Good test +++
“The fact that the team itself wasn’t that happy overall shows its own standards. And that’s a good thing,” explained Florian Kohfeldt after the 1-0 win in the mini-friendly match against SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz on Tuesday evening (October 8th). For the head coach of SV Darmstadt 98 himself, the result was not decisive. Rather, it was important to him to give each player 30 minutes of playing time in order to see the entire team under competitive conditions against a motivated regional league team. Meanwhile, Oscar Vilhelmsson did not get any playing time in the test against Fulda. However, the Swedish attacker trained with the team in the morning and was rested in the evening after his long injury break. According to Kohfeldt, he is again considered a candidate for the squad for the Köln game in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor on Friday evening (18.10/18.30pm).
+++ Despite the international break: diverse weekend program at SVD +++
The Lilien professionals are enjoying a game-free weekend due to the international break. But SV Darmstadt 98 is more than just professional football. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy sports at the 1898 sports club on the weekend. We provide you with an overview:
After SV 98’s U21’s convincing 4-0 win over TuS Hornau, the next game in the Lotto Hessenliga is on Sunday (October 13th/3pm). Then the Junglilien have to play away at SC 1960 Hanau, who are currently in fourth place in the table.
The next task also awaits our futsal kickers. While the first team will play in the regional league on Saturday (October 12th/6pm) against the Remchinger Futsal Club in the Bergäckerhalle Eisingen, the second team will play against TuS Griesheim the same day before at the Konrad-Duden-Schule in Mannheim. (2:30pm).
Also on Saturday (12.10/10am) there will be an open training session for our football ID team at the Merck Darmstadt sports grounds (Schreberweg 52). The training is open to all interested parties – regardless of whether they have a disability or not.
Things are going to get hot next weekend for the SV 98 table tennis department. On Friday (October 11th/8:30pm) our men play in the league against SC Arheilgen. Further games of the U19 II will follow on Saturday (12.10./11.30am) against TV 1894 Okarben and the U15 will face TV Niederrad. The venue for these games is the gymnasium of the Bessunger School in Darmstadt.
+++ Traditional team wins at FC Barcelona +++
The traditional Lilies team celebrated a 4-1 win against the legends of FC Barcelona! What once started as a joke (the full report is here) became reality when the Darmstadt team played in the heart of Catalonia last Friday (October 4th) and turned the game around after falling behind at halftime. The Lilies fought for this special success with great team spirit, tactical changes and emotional moments on the pitch. Accompanied by fans and friends as well as previous instructions from former national coach and current Barca head coach Hansi Flick, the old Lilies enjoyed their trip to Barcelona. We review the journey of our traditional team with you on our YouTube channel:
+++ Hoping for the next three points +++
The old football adage applies to the SV Darmstadt 98 fan team: After the game is before the game! With a rousing 6:4 win, the “zwote Zwote” of the Lilies were able to score three points away at SV Croatia Griesheim last Sunday (October 6th). Will the next win come this weekend? RSV Germania Pfungstadt is already waiting for the Lilies next Sunday (October 13th/3pm). Anyone who hasn’t planned their Bundesliga-free weekend yet is cordially invited to loudly support the 98er team on Ostendstrasse in Pfungstadt!
+++ Lily birthday greetings +++
Two members of our Lilien family were able to celebrate their birthdays this week: Othmane El Idrissi came of age on Monday (October 7th). The young offensive player made his professional debut on the first matchday against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Congratulations on your 18th birthday, Otto!
Our former right-back Sandro Sirigu was also able to enjoy his special day on the same day. Sirigu played an impressive 135 professional games with the Lily on his chest from 2013 to 2019. With SV 98, the Ulm native rose from the 3rd division to the Bundesliga. Later after his active career, Sirigu was also responsible for the Bölle Gang at SV Darmstadt 98. We wish you a happy 36th birthday, dear Sandro!
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.