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Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
A very decent test. For the time of year we're in, it was absolutely fine. Nothing more and nothing less.
Weißhaupt is skirted, El Kadiri flicks
In their first home preseason match, Patric Pfeiffer gave Darmstadt the lead against the regional league side after just nine minutes. Following a long free kick and a superb layoff by Fynn Lakenmacher, the centre-back bundled the ball over the line in the ninth minute. Homburg also created some attacking opportunities: In the 17th minute, Marcel Schuhen made a spectacular one-arm save to deny a close-range shot.
The Lilies then controlled the game and extended their lead in the 38th minute: After an excellent through ball from Lance Duijvestijn, Noah Weißhaupt remained composed in front of the Saarlanders‘ goal, rounded the visiting goalkeeper Michael Gelt, and slotted the ball home.
Shortly before the halftime whistle, Duijvestijn, who had provided the assist, got on the scoresheet himself, calmly making it 3-0, which also proved to be the halftime score.
At halftime, Florian Kohfeldt made seven substitutions, and the newly formed Darmstadt side needed no time to get going. In the 52nd minute, Ibrahim El Kadiri curled the ball into the far corner with his right foot to make it 4-0. Just two minutes later, Jacob Roden pulled one back for Homburg, reducing the deficit to 4-1.
The 2,600 spectators at the Merck Stadium continued to see the South Hessians dominate the game, although they didn’t create many clear-cut chances. That changed in the 73rd minute when El Kadiri once again finished with a technically brilliant shot into the far corner (5-1).
Starting XI – First Half: Schuhen– Pfeiffer, Weißhaupt, Akiyama, Klefisch, Lakenmacher, Vukotic, Bader (Lührs, 31′), Duijvestijn, Furukawa, Braun (U19)
Starting XI – Second Half: Börner – Dettoni, Maglica, El Kadiri, Klefisch (Dreskovic, 63′), Lakenmacher (Schlosser, 63’/U21), Kehl, Herbst, Merx, Lührs, Braun (U19) (63. Pfister)
Tore: 1-0 Pfeiffer (9′), 2-0 Weißhaupt (38′), 3-0 Duijvestijn (43′), 4-0 El Kadiri (52′), 4-1 Roden (54′), 5-1 El Kadiri (73′)
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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.
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.
Reference: Report on TV revenues 26/27
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.
Successful test in Fehlheim
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
Happy Birthday, Rüdiger Fritsch!
SV 98 extends its warmest congratulations to its long-standing president, Rüdiger Fritsch, on his 65th birthday. Fritsch served on the "Lilien" executive board for a total of 17 years—including 13 years as club president—up until October 2025.
Transfer News: Klassen stays in Graz
Leon Klassen will continue to wear the Grazer AK jersey. SV 98 and the Austrian first division club have agreed on a permanent transfer for the 26-year-old. Klassen had already been on loan to Graz for the past six months.
Together for mental health – We Lilies and Merck
As part of the social campaign "Under the Sign of the Lily," SV Darmstadt 98 and its premium partner Merck are focusing on the mental health of young people. The goal of both partners is to raise awareness among young people about this issue, to better understand stress factors, and to develop individual strategies for everyday life.