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Lilies Progress in the Pokal
SV 98 got their ticket for the next round in the DFB Cup: with a 3-1 (2-0) win against the regional league team FC Teutonia 05. The Lilien goals in the Millerntor Stadium were scored by Klefisch (19th), Nürnberger (28th, penalty) and Vilhelmsson (62nd).
As expected, the South Hesse team took control of the game in the duel with the regional league team from Ottensen. It took ten minutes for the first good offensive action, but Oscar Vilhelmsson’s attempt was blocked for a corner. Three minutes later Luca Marseiler similarly saw his shot deflect behind for a corner. In the following minutes, the 98ers repeatedly won shots and corners, initially without success.
However, the Lilies took the lead on 19 minutes: Kai Klefisch opened his account for the club with an absolute rocket from distance that flex into the top corner via the underside of the bar. Seven minutes later, Vilhelmsson almost increased the score, but his shot from the turn went just wide of the post. Shortly afterwards it was 2-0: Luca Marseiler was knocked off his feet in the penalty area and Fabian Nürnberger sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot.
Ten minutes before half-time the hosts also got their first goal, Karol Niemczycki first fended off a shot from Marvin Ajani and then Andreas Müller cleared the ball under pressure as it bounced around the area.
Shortly before the half-time whistle, the SVD had another double chance: First a cross from Marseiler was just blocked as he looked for Fynn Lakenmacher in the area. The striker then couldn’t keep his volley down after a cross from Matthias Bader had picked him out at the back post.
The hosts came out in the second half looking transformed and seized the initiative of the game. After a slack pass in the Lilien midfield, Nick Gutmann took the shot that Niemczycki pushed away and Christian Stark scored to make it 1-2 four minutes into the half.
On the hour mark it was once again Lakenmacher who could have scored the next Lilien goal, but he glanced his header wide. The two-goal cushion was restored soon after, the ball came to Oscar Vilhelmsson via the two new signings Kilian Corredor and Isac Lidberg, who finished.
In the final minutes, the hosts tried everything again to score another goal and Niemczycki was able to excel again when he strongly parried a free kick from Abd El Aal Ali in the 86th minute.
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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.
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.