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.
04.10.2024 / English
Lilies earn a point at Karlsruhe
A wild game on Friday evening in which the Lilies fought for a point: 3:3 (1:2) is the score in the open exchange of blows after 90 minutes against Karlsruher SC, in which SV 98 came back twice, even with a quarter of an hour to go was in the front and ended up going home with one point. Lidberg, Klefisch and Vukotic scored for the Lilies.
The home team started with pressure and raised the temperature in the Lilien penalty area on several occasions. On the other side, the guests appeared in front of the opposing goal for the first time after nine minutes: Aleksandar Vukotic narrowly missed the target from a corner as his header went wide. That miss proved crucial as KSC took the lead a minute later: a cross found Burnic who buried his effort first time beyond Marcel Schuhen. However, the Lilien responded and drew level on 15 minutes. A long ball was knocked across the area by Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg was on hand to convert form close range.
The Lilies stayed on the attack, but Killian Corredor was off target with his shot on 18 minutes. As a result, the game became much more evenly balanced than in the first ten minutes. In the 28th minute, Karlsruhe took the lead again: Jensen arrowed a volley into the top corner from 30 yards. But the Lilies also had their moments, Lidberg narrowly missed in the 38th minute and a minute later, Corredor had another chance for an equaliser after a cross from Sergio Lopez.
After the interval the visitors came out with a spring in their step and saw chances come and go for Marseiler and Förster. In the 49th minute, Förster scored for the Lilies. However, the goal was called back due to an offside position by Lidberg. However, not to be deterred SV 98 attacked and Marseiler’s shot could only be deflected by KSC keeper Weiß for a corner. Lopez made it sharp again, Vukotic extended it to Kai Klefisch, who headed it in to make it 2-2 – and this time the goal counted. As a result, SV 98 remained in control, continued to act with intent and looked for a way forward. Weiß made another save pushing away a shot at the expense of a corner. Vukotic this time saw his header find the target and put Darmstadt into the lead.
Out of nowhere, Schleusener scored for KSC after 78 minutes as he converted a cross. The Lilies still didn’t give up, Kempe tested the goalkeeper, who deflected the shot for a corner. Lidberg saw his volley slide inches past the goal. In the 90th minute, SV 98 had luck on their side when a Wanitzek free kick first hit the crossbar and then bounced off Schuhen’s back onto the post. In the end, the points remained divided.
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.