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.
04.04.2025 / English
„It’s about scoring points“
After almost exactly a month, the Lilies will be playing their first home game at the Merck Stadium. How does Florian Kohfeldt feel about the clash with Spielvereinigung Greuther Fürth (April 5, 1pm)? At the press conference on Thursday (April 3), the SV 98 head coach answered questions about the upcoming match. We’ve summarised Kohfeldt’s most important comments for you.
Personnel update: Holland, Bader, Will, Zimmermann, as well as Klefisch, Vilhelmsson, and El Idrissi are unavailable. Hornby returns from suspension, and Dreskovic is also back in the mix.
… on the team’s internal discussion:
I took this very positively and think it’s very useful. When players talk among themselves and discuss things, it’s often more effective than a coach’s announcement. I was in on it and perceived it as very mature and success-oriented. It shows that the team wants to do something on their own initiative.
… about the upcoming opponent:
A lot has changed for Fürth compared to the first leg. They have a new coach, Jan Siewert, and they are playing with a different formation. In the first leg, they played with a back four; now they’re playing with a back three. They brought in some quality players over the winter. Normally, the attacking focus is on Branimir Hrgota, but he’s now suspended. We’re a little excited to see how their game develops without him. Fürth isn’t constantly pressing, but is waiting compactly for the right moment. They’ve definitely stabilised, and we’re going into this home game with a lot of respect.
… on the sporting situation:
The situation is dangerous. That’s why we’re very vigilant, but by no means panicked. I stand by my statements on that. We still have the opportunity to finalise the issue of avoiding relegation in a timely manner. Overall, we’re very vigilant as we head towards the bottom of the table. And we don’t want to let this season’s results remain the same. The points we’ve picked up since January don’t match the way the games have been going, and they don’t live up to our expectations. The basic point of this game is to win, not to put in a great performance. I prefer to play well and win. If that’s not possible, then I’m happy to win. It’s about picking up points.
… to support the Lilien fans:
The connection with the fans is one of the developments this season that I want to highlight. When I started in September, the relationship was strained. A lot of it revolved around who had to take the first step to get support back. Those issues are completely gone. I’m really looking forward to arriving here on the bus again on Saturday. The support and the bond between fans and team is a huge factor.
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.