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Successful start in Hainstadt
Successful start to the test match for SV Darmstadt 98: The Lilies won 16-0 (7-0) against A-League team SpVgg Hainstadt. The goals in front of around 700 fans were scored by Mehlem (21st), Lakenmacher (25th, 26th, 42nd), Müller (30th, 37th), Lopez (42nd), Stojilkovic (48th, 84th) and Riedel (51st, 54th), Papela (52nd), Bader (60th), Kempe (63rd), Baier (69th) and Torsiello (85th).
The first test match in the 2024 summer preparation took the Lilies to Offenbach’s A-League team SpVgg Hainstadt. After a few chances in the early stages, including a shot off the post by Andreas Müller (10th), captain Marvin Mehlem scored to make it 1-0 for the Lilies (21st). New signing Fynn Lakenmacher scored twice in two minutes (25th/26th), and in the 30th minute he set up Andreas Müller to make it 4-0. Then there was the first change for the 98ers, Marcel Schuhen came into goal for Karol Niemczycki.
Müller also increased the score to 5-0 (37th), then another newcomer scored: Sergio Lopez scored his first goal in the Lilies jersey after a nice one-two with Luca Marseiler (42nd). Fynn Lakenmacher, who had the empty goal in front of him all alone in the middle, made it 7-0 (42′). After these two well-played goals within a minute, both teams went into halftime. In very warm temperatures, the water buckets were the players‘ greatest friends.
In the second half, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht rotated properly, the entire offensive department was replaced once: Fabio Torsiello, Merveille Papela, Kai Klefisch, Tobias Kempe and Filip Stojilkovic were now on the pitch. It was the returnee Stojilkovic who opened the scoring in the second half, with a nice shot he increased the score to 8-0 (48th).
It didn’t take long for the SVD to celebrate again, Clemens Riedel (51st) and Merveille Papela (52nd) each scoring in quick succession. Defender Riedel scored again in the 54th minute with a beautiful full-range shot from a good 18 meters. It wasn’t to be the last nice long-range shot; Matthias Bader also scored from around 17 meters (60′).
Lieberknecht then made another change: Alexander Brunst, Nico Baier, Mateo Zelic, Max Pfister and Othomane El Idrissi came on in the 60th minute. Veteran Tobi Kempe made it 13-0 with a header (63′), U19 player Nico Baier also scored his goal with a header (69′). Shortly before the end of the first test, Filip Stojilkovic (84th) and Fabio Torsiello (85th) scored to make the final score 16-0.
Lineup: Niemczycki – Lopez, Mehlem, Marseiler, Klarer, Müller, Lakenmacher, Vukotic, Bader, Will, Riedel
Substitutions: Schuhen (30th), Torsiello (46th), Papela (46th), Klefisch (46th), Kempe (46th), Stojilkovic (46th), Brunst (60th), Pfister (60th), Baier (60th), El Idrissi (60th), Zelic (60th)
Referee: Jannis Jäschke
Assistants: Jeremias Eckmann, Markus Ehrhardt
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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.