11.07.2026 / English
Successful test in Fehlheim
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
Lakenmacher opens, Schlosser brings it to a close
The hosts started aggressively and registered the first shot of the match in the seventh minute, but failed to convert it into a goal. Fynn Lakenmacher did better about 60 seconds later, putting Darmstadt 98 ahead 1-0. The striker opened the scoring for his team in the opening quarter of an hour: Ibrahim El Kadiri curled a beautiful shot into the top corner (11th minute), and Matthias Bader added a second from 14 metres (12th minute).
As expected, Darmstadt 98 enjoyed plenty of possession and created further chances, but it wasn’t until the 38th minute that Manolo Merx, assisted by Lance Duijvestijn, made it 4-0. Just before the halftime whistle, Alexander Brunst made a superb save to deny Paul Hebel a goal.
At halftime, Florian Kohfeldt made nine substitutions, and it took a while before the revamped Darmstadt side could add to their tally. Yosuke Furukawa was fouled in the penalty area, and Lars Kehl confidently converted the resulting penalty (58′). In the 76th minute, Matej Maglica found himself unmarked and headed home the sixth goal of the afternoon. Six minutes later, the tall centre-back again used his aerial dominance to head home for 7-0.
U21 player Mika Schlosser was responsible for the eighth goal, which also sealed the final score, finishing calmly in the 84th minute.
Starting XI – First Half: Brunst – El Kadiri, Akiyama, Klefisch, Lakenmacher, Vukotic, Bader, Duijvestijn, Merx, Lührs, Kunstmann (U21)
Starting XI – Second Half: Börner – Dettoni, Maglica, Dreskovic, Lakenmacher (Schlosser/U21, 65′), Kehl, Furukawa, Pfister, Herbst, Merx (Weißhaupt, 65′), Braun (U21)
Goals: 1-0 Lakenmacher (8′), 2-0 El Kadiri (11′), 3-0 Bader (12′), 4-0 Merx (38′), 5-0 Kehl (58′ Pen), 6-0 Maglica (76′), 7-0 Maglica (82′), 8-0 Schlosser (84′)
Happy Birthday, Rüdiger Fritsch!
SV 98 extends its warmest congratulations to its long-standing president, Rüdiger Fritsch, on his 65th birthday. Fritsch served on the "Lilien" executive board for a total of 17 years—including 13 years as club president—up until October 2025.
Transfer News: Klassen stays in Graz
Leon Klassen will continue to wear the Grazer AK jersey. SV 98 and the Austrian first division club have agreed on a permanent transfer for the 26-year-old. Klassen had already been on loan to Graz for the past six months.
Together for mental health – We Lilies and Merck
As part of the social campaign "Under the Sign of the Lily," SV Darmstadt 98 and its premium partner Merck are focusing on the mental health of young people. The goal of both partners is to raise awareness among young people about this issue, to better understand stress factors, and to develop individual strategies for everyday life.
Flowering season | Get your regular seat at Bölle!
There's a lot going on at SV Darmstadt 98, both on and off the pitch: New signing Noah Weißhaupt talks about his move to Darmstadt, the second friendly match against VfR Fehlheim is coming up, and the children's play day at the Bölle stadium is just around the corner. You'll also find out everything about season ticket sales, the Darmstadt pop-up store, and the social initiatives surrounding the German Red Cross blood drive and a fundraising appeal. In "Lilies Across the Board," we bring you all the latest news from the world of SV Darmstadt 98.
Heart Lilies receive the Play Fair Prize
The Herzenslilien (Heart Lilies) were awarded the Play Fair Prize of the German Olympic Society (DOG) Darmstadt on July 2, 2026, at the Darmstadt Stadium. The prize honours exemplary gestures in youth and grassroots sports, as well as projects that embody social commitment in a special way.
Dress rehearsal and season opener: SVD hosts Portsmouth FC
Before SV Darmstadt 98 officially kicks off the 2026/27 second division season, a very special day awaits all Lilies fans at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. As a final dress rehearsal before the start of the competitive season, the Lilies will host the traditional English club Portsmouth FC on Saturday (August 1st) at 2pm. But there will be plenty to see and do beyond the pitch: Around the friendly match, the Lilies will celebrate the official opening of the 2026/27 season together with their supporters.
Lilies start against Kiel on Saturday afternoon
The Bundesliga finalised the exact times for the first two matchdays on Tuesday (July 7th). Darmstadt's home game against Holstein Kiel on Matchday 1 will take place on Saturday (August 8th) at 1pm. This will be followed by their away game against SG Dynamo Dresden on Sunday (August 16th) at 1:30pm.
Available now: Away season ticket for the 2026/27 season
Join the Lilies on their journey through the stadiums of Germany! All Lilies fans (and fan groups) can now apply for an away season ticket (AWDK). With the AWDK, you are guaranteed a standing ticket for every Lilies away match, which will be reserved for you – that includes all league matches, DFB Cup games, and any potential relegation play-off matches of the 2026/27 season.
Lilies secure a fitting victory in Arheilgen
SV Darmstadt 98 decisively won their first pre-season friendly, defeating the district league side SG Arheilgen 12-0 (4-0).
Transfer News: Will Changes to Fürth
Paul Will will no longer play for SV 98. The midfielder is moving to SpVgg Greuther Fürth, the club where the 27-year-old already played on loan during the second half of the previous season. Both clubs have agreed on a permanent transfer.
A tribute to the Lily – SV 98’s new home kit
Throughout its eventful history, SV Darmstadt 98 has gone through many different eras. Yet, the Lily has been a constant companion throughout. It is the symbol that has united the club for generations. The home jersey for the 2026/27 season is therefore a tribute to the Lily—a mark of tradition, yet also an emblem of the current era.
