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.
18.11.2024 / English
Hard-fought victory for the U21s
After three away games and a recent bitter defeat, the U21 of SV Darmstadt 98 was able to win again in the home game against KSV Baunatal. In a hard-fought game, the Junglilien managed to take an early 1-0 lead from the first half. With these three points, the team distances itself further from the relegation zone of the Lotto Hessenliga.
On Sunday (17.11/2:30pm) the Darmstadt team welcomed the team from Baunatal. The game began with a period of pressure from the guests, who pushed the Lilies into their own half with good pressing. But the hosts were undeterred and gradually found their way into the game. A quick combination down the right side put Othmane El Idrissi in a good position. On 17 minutes, the winger played a good ball into the penalty area, where Georgios Makridis was lurking and sank the ball into the net to make it 1-0 – pure efficiency. With their first significant chance to score, the Junglilien took the lead and carried the lead into the half-time break.
Even after the break, the encounter remained exciting and balanced. Both teams met on equal terms. The key moment of the game came in the 50th minute: Jonas Springer from KSV saw a yellow-red card in the game. With the advantage, the Lilies had three great chances to score, but were unable to convert them successfully. So it remained an exciting fight until the final phase, in which the narrow lead was constantly in jeopardy. The KSV Baunatal pushed vehemently for the equaliser and came dangerously in front of the Darmstadt goal, especially through numerous standard situations. But the home team’s defense denied all of these opportunities.
Line-Up: Rohde – Arania (Mateo, 68) – Pfister – Robotta – Arnold – Grbic – Ballmert – Held (Görtler, 88) – Torsiello – El Idrissi (Basic, 80) – Makridis (Schlosser, 80)
In the end we are happy with the victory. That was an energetic performance from my team against a strong Baunatal team.
The U21's next game is on Saturday
A note for all fans: The Junglilien’s next game will not take place on Sunday as usual, but next Saturday, November 23rd, at 2:30pm. The U21 meets 1. Hanauer FC away. The venue is the sports facility at Kastanienallee 75 in Hanau.
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.