18.07.2026 / English
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.
Florian Kohfeldt: „It was a very good test against a good regional league team. I’m generally satisfied. It would be boring if we didn’t have anything left to work on. The set pieces are already working well, the intensity is generally right. You can see how we want to play. You can see how we want to defend. That’s all fine.“
Maglica with a Double
Unlike in previous friendlies, Darmstadt expected the hosts to sit a bit deeper, allowing Astoria to initially enjoy a high percentage of possession. After around 20 minutes, Darmstadt gradually took control of the game, but clear-cut chances remained scarce for both sides until the 30th minute, marking the start of the first quarter of the scheduled 120 minutes.
Even after the brief stoppage, the game remained largely confined to midfield, with Theodoros Politakis (42nd minute) and Fynn Lakenmacher (56th minute) providing the first real opportunities. Lars Kehl had the best chance shortly after, but his shot was saved by Astoria goalkeeper Mario Schragl in the 58th minute.
After 60 minutes, Florian Kohfeldt made a total of seven substitutions, and it took only a few minutes for the newly formed Darmstadt side to find the net. Ibrahim El Kadiri set up U21 player Tom Steineck, who calmly finished from 16 metres (66th minute).
Shortly after, Manolo Merx had another chance to score, but his shot was saved by a strong reaction from Michael Witte in the hosts‘ goal.
In the 76th minute, Darmstadt doubled their lead when Matej Maglica tapped in a perfect cross from El Kadiri.
In the final quarter of the match, the hosts initially had two good shots on goal, but couldn’t trouble Alexander Brunst’s goal. After 96 minutes, El Kadiri had another opportunity to extend Darmstadt’s lead, but his shot went just wide. Maglica did better in the 104th minute, converting an indirect free kick to make it 3-0.
Almost immediately, the hosts got on the scoresheet, with Samuel Wetter pulling one back for Astoria in the 106th minute, making it 3-1. Just before the final whistle, Mika Schlosser made it 4-1, finishing off a pass from Matthias Bader.
Starting XI: Schuhen – Pfeiffer, Weißhaupt, Verkooijen (Herbst, 45′), Akiyama, Lakenmacher, Vukotic, Kehl, Lannert, Furukawa, Braun (U19).
Starting XI (61st Minute onwards): Schuhen (Brunst, 76′) – Dettoni, Maglica, El Kadiri, Lakenmacher (Schlosser, 76′), Bader, Duijvestijn, Herbst, Merx, Lührs, Steineck (U21)
Goals: 1 – 0 Tom Steineck (66′), 2 – 0 Matej Maglica (76′), 3 – 0 Matej Maglica (104′), 3 – 1 Samuel Wetter (106′), 4 – 1 Mika Schlosser (120′)
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
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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.