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.
15.03.2025 / English
Matchday Compact: All Information before the Köln Game
For the first time this season, the Lilies will play an away game on Saturday evening at 8:30pm. Ahead of the away game against 1. FC Köln, we've summarised everything you need to know about Matchday 26 in "Matchday Compact."
Game day quote:
We want to stay true to what we stand for. We want to have the ball in Köln as well and develop offensive solutions. To do this, we need courage and conviction, as well as the right risk assessment. I expect us to be physically ready to leave everything—and I mean everything—on the pitch.
Opposition View:
Gerhard Struber, head coach of 1. FC Köln, at the press conference before the match. He commented on SV Darmstadt 98’s playing quality: „Darmstadt is an opponent with a lot of depth. They have players who embody both wit and power.“
The Officials:
- Referee: Florian Heft
- Assistants: Jarno Wienefeld and Fynn Kohn
- Fourth Official: Benedikt Kempkes
- VAR: Pascal Müller and Markus Häcker
Weather Forecast
During Saturday evening’s away game against 1. FC Köln, temperatures of around four degrees Celsius are expected under clear skies. The probability of precipitation is zero percent.
Who is showing and commentating on Darmstadt 98 vs. 1. FC Köln live on TV?
The match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Köln will be broadcast by the free-to-air channel Sport1 (also available as a stream) and the pay-TV channel Sky. Preliminary coverage begins at 7:30pm on Sport1 and 8:00pm on Sky.
Software AG Matchcenter
Matchday! And with that, it’s back to matchday mode. You can, of course, follow the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. FC Köln on Friday evening in the Software AG Match Center on our website. Simply click on the orange button! There, we’ll provide you with numerous Live-Data from the game.
All Lilien followers can listen to the game in full length on our Fanradio. Pictures and highlights from the game will be available on our Facebook and Bluesky accounts as well as our WhatsApp-Channel. Even more photos can be found on our Instagram.
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.