SV Darmstadt 98 clearly won their first preseason friendly. They defeated the top-flight club SV Traisa 24-0 (9-0). Fynn Lakenmacher was the top scorer, scoring five goals. Particularly pleasing for the Lilies was the comeback of Fabian Holland, who was able to wear the SV 98 jersey for the first time after more than 14 months out.
The boys gave it their all in both halves, despite the challenging conditions. We scored a lot of goals, didn't make any easy mistakes, and were able to showcase our skills in the region. No one was injured, so I'm happy with today.
The Lilies were hungry for goals from the start and led 7-0 after just 34 minutes. New signing Semih Güler opened the scoring early with a precise long-range shot (2′) and scored again in the 21st minute. Luca Marseiler also scored twice (12′, 30′). An own goal by the hosts (31′), Isac Lidberg (33′), and a goal by new Lily Leon Klassen (34′) added further goals for the South Hesse side. The Lilies remained effective just before halftime: Lidberg confidently converted a penalty to make it 8-0 in the 40th minute and then slotted home from a corner just before the break to make it 9-0 at halftime (45′).
After the break, Darmstadt, with a nearly completely revamped team, remained hungry for goals: Fynn Lakenmacher scored a spectacular diving header to make it 10 – 0 (52′) and added two more shortly after, before scoring again just a minute later (67′). Fraser Hornby (72′) and Kilian Corredor (74′, 78′) extended the lead. Within nine minutes, the Lilies extended their lead to 23-0. Youth player Tom Steineck (85′) and defender Matej Maglica (87′) were among those on the scoresheet. Killian Corredor rounded off the match with a 24-0 goal (90′).
Starting XI First Half: Börner – Klassen, Lidberg, Marseiler, Klefisch, Vukotic, Güler, Holland (C), Riedel, Herbst (U21), Kunstmann (U21)
Starting XI Second Half: Börner – Lopez, Maglica (C), Hornby, Dreskovic, Lakenmacher, Papela, Corredor, Furukawa, Arnold (85. Steineck (U21)), Pfister (85. Schlosser (U21)).
Goals:
1:0 Güler (2.), 2:0 Marseiler (13.), 3:0 Güler (21.), 4:0 Marseiler (30.), 5:0 OG (31.), 6:0 Lidberg (33.), 7:0 Klassen (34.), 8:0 Lidberg (40., Penalty), 9:0 Lidberg (45.), 10:0 Lakenmacher (52.), 11:0 Arnold (59.), 12:0 Lakenmacher (61.), 13:0 Lakenmacher (66.), 14:0 Lakenmacher (67.), 15:0 Hornby (74.), 16:0 Corredor (76.), 17:0 Corredor (78.), 18:0 Arnold (79.), 19:0 Corredor (81.), 20:0 Lopez (82.), 21:0 Lakenmacher (85.), 22:0 Steineck (87.), 23:0 Maglica (89.), 24:0 Corredor (90.)
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.