24.02.2024 / English
Point Gained
The Lilies get their next away point with a 1-1 draw in Bremen. Julian Justvan equalised in the first half for the South Hesse team, which meant they scored points away from home again.
In the opening stages both sides had an effort: after a few seconds Romano Schmid missed from a good position and on the other side Matej Maglica tried twice from corners, but without much danger. Overall, Bremen set the tone at the start of the game. They then took the lead; in the eighth minute of the game, Christoph Zimmermann tried to clear a cross with Justin Njinmah lurking but could only slide the ball into his own net.
After 18 minutes, the referee awarded a penalty for the home team. VAR intervened and the penalty was overturned after images clearly showed no contact between Marvin Ducksch and Marcel Schuhen. The Bremen striker was also shown a yellow card for his dive.
The 98ers had a hard time at first and rarely found a way through. They worked their way into the game laboriously and in small steps. After a successful combination, Marvin Mehlem played it to Sebastian Polter in the penalty area, our shot first time but it was comfortable for Zetterer in the Bremen goal on 32 minutes. A minute later though, we drew level. Matthias Bader won the ball high up the pitch and switched play to Julian Justvan who arrowed a low effort into the bottom corner.
With the equaliser, the Lilies‘ share of the game increased and gradually grew further into the game but both sides went into the interval level.
Marvin Mehlem should have put us ahead in the 47th minute. A lovely through ball released him but he shot high over the bar from the edge of the area.
Werder hit back though and on the hour mark, Schuhen was called into action for the first time. Njinmah was denied with Schuhen at full stretch. The game increased in competitiveness but lacked clear chances. Tim Skarke saw a goal chalked off after 78 minutes for offside after Zetterer had pushed away an effort from Sebastian Polter.
The game was encapsulated in added time, Mehlem was unable to continue in added time and we finished with ten men. However, the endeavour of Skarke saw him chase a pass to Zetterer and the clearance was played off Skarke who chased the ball and rolled it home. However, VAR chalked the goal off for a handball against Skarke.
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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.
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.
Successful test in Fehlheim
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
