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SV 98 sign Paul Will
Paul Will joins the Lilies: The 25-year-old defensive midfielder comes from Dynamo Dresden on a free transfer and is the third summer signing from SV Darmstadt 98.
Paul Fernie: „With his personality and his player profile, Paul Will is an excellent fit for Darmstadt. We have emphasised that we value the necessary greed and passion in this transfer window. Paul fulfills both components, and he also impressed us with his high level of game intelligence. With him we get a football-loving team player who works a lot for the team and should give us stability in the defensive midfield.“
Torsten Lieberknecht: „I’m looking forward to Paul and the qualities he brings with him. He’s a strategically thinking number six whose mentality is fully committed to his team. In recent years he’s been an undisputed regular player in Dresden and has a lot to offer there Already gained playing experience in the second division.“
Paul Will: „As a native of Hesse, I have definitely followed the development of the Lilies in recent years. I was impressed by how the club gradually established itself in the second division and then even got promoted to the Bundesliga. Also the great cohesion I registered from a distance between the fans and the team last season. I’m looking forward to the new task in Darmstadt, the preparation with my new team and especially the home games.“
Paul Will was trained in the youth ranks of TSG Wieseck and 1. FC Kaiserslautern before joining FC Bayern Munich in 2018. The player, who was born in Biedenkopf, played in 40 games for the U23 team of the record champions. In the summer of 2020 he moved to SG Dynamo Dresden, with whom he immediately achieved promotion to the second division and played in 23 games in Bundesliga 2. in the following season. In total, Will was active in 129 competitive games for the SGD.
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Starting Friday: Member presale for Karlsruhe
On the occasion of Matchday 8 (Sunday, October 18th, 1:30pm), we will be playing away against Karlsruher SC at the BBBank Wildpark. Here's how you can be there for the away game: Member pre-sale for this match starts this coming Friday (September 25th) at 12pm – both online and at the ticket office at the Merck Stadium.
Darmstadt x San Antonio | Last stop of the year
A connection to San Antonio, the end-of-year gathering for the legends team, and Headis action—there is plenty going on at the Lilies beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. Plus, there is news regarding the upcoming home matches in October. As always, "Lilies Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
Secure your tickets now: General sale for home matches against Cottbus and Magdeburg.
Tickets for the two home matches against Energie Cottbus (Sat., Oct. 10th, 1pm) and 1. FC Magdeburg (Sat., Oct. 31st, 1pm) are now on general sale. Tickets are available for all stands.
Friendly match as a highlight: Lilien visit San Antonio
As previously announced, SV Darmstadt 98 is utilising the combined international break in September and October for a planned club trip to San Antonio, Texas. The Lilies will visit Darmstadt’s sister city from September 25th to October 1st and play a friendly match against their partner club, San Antonio FC, on Tuesday, September 29th. In addition to this sporting highlight, the team and the delegation—comprising members of the executive board and management—will attend various scheduled engagements and events. Fusion energy company Focused Energy is serving as the main partner for the US trip as part of its premium partnership. Furthermore, the City of Darmstadt will undertake a business trip to San Antonio, led by Mayor Hanno Benz, from September 27th to October 1st, 2026.
U21 defeated in Stadtallendorf
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team suffered a 2–0 (0–0) defeat away at Eintracht Stadtallendorf over the weekend. In a match that was evenly contested for long stretches, the Young Lilies held their own for a long time but failed to capitalise on their chances. Two goals after the break decided the match in favour of the hosts.
Defeat in the second Talent Series match
After securing a point against Elversberg in the first match of the Bundesliga Talent Series, the Lilien were defeated 2-0 by 1. FC Heidenheim in their second game.
„A bit naive after the 3-1“
A clear defeat in Wolfsburg on Friday evening. We’ve summarised the post-match reactions for you here:
Clear Defeat in Wolfsburg
SV 98 suffered a heavy defeat before the international break, ultimately losing 5-1 (2-1) away to promotion favourites VfL Wolfsburg.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
Darmstadt will play away at Wolfsburg (September 18th/6:30pm). Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to the victory against Bielefeld. Nicolas Verkooijen replaces Marco Richter, and Aleksandar Vukotic starts in place of Yannik Lührs.
Matchday Guide: All the information about the Wolfsburg game
Evening match in Wolfsburg! On Friday evening (September 18th/6:30pm), SV 98 will be playing away against VfL Wolfsburg. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Wolfsburg for you in our "Matchday Guide".
“We must be ready to seize the moments.”
Ahead of Friday's away game against VfL Wolfsburg (September 18th, 6:30pm), Florian Kohfeldt spoke about the upcoming opponent, his own approach, and the past week of training. We've summarised the most important points for you.
Opposition Check: VfL Wolfsburg
This is the period in which the Champions League increasingly becomes his personal stage. Cristiano Ronaldo dominates Europe's premier club competition like almost no other player before him: goals galore, records, memorable nights, and with Real Madrid, a team that shapes European football during these years. Especially in the knockout stages, Ronaldo always seems to be there when it matters most. But let's start from the beginning: