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Transfer News: Lilies Loan Striker Smit
SV 98 has confirmed the signing of a new central striker: Milan Smit will be hunting for goals for the "Lilies." The 23-year-old Dutchman is joining the club at the Böllenfalltor on loan from Stoke City until the end of the season.
Paul Fernie: „After intensive negotiations and discussions over the past few weeks, the opportunity has now arisen to sign Milan on loan. Despite his height, his profile differs from the types of strikers we already have in the squad. He has a keen sense of space and times his runs in behind the defence well. Through intelligent movement, he frequently finds himself in promising positions, while also possessing good technique and finishing ability. Milan is generally characterised by an intense style of play; furthermore, over the last six months, he has experienced the highly physical nature of the Championship and developed further physically. We are confident that he will be a valuable addition to our attack.“
Milan Smit: „The club showed great interest in me, and during our talks, they won me over with a clear vision and a very accurate assessment of my playing style. I am really looking forward to wearing the ‚Lilies‘ jersey from now on. I am well aware of the quality of the 2. Bundesliga, and I will give my all week in, week out to help the team with my performances.“
Smit came through the youth academies of FC Emmen, SC Heerenveen, and Twente Enschede before moving to SC Cambuur at the U18 level. It was with the team from the Frisian city of Leeuwarden that the forward made the step up to professional football and the top tier of the Dutch game. Following relegation from the Eredivisie, Smit scored 20 goals in 39 second-division matches for Cambuur before moving to Go Ahead Eagles—also in the Eredivisie—in August 2024. During his time with the Deventer-based club, the right-footed player recorded 18 goal contributions (goals and assists) in 54 competitive matches over the course of a year and a half. He also celebrated winning the Dutch Cup with the Eagles in 2025, a victory that secured the team’s qualification for the Europa League. Smit scored three goals in six appearances in that competition. In January of this year, the forward initially joined Stoke City on loan before the English second-division club signed the Dutchman on a permanent basis at the end of the season. Smit has made 14 competitive appearances for Stoke so far (recording three goal contributions).
He will wear the number 36 shirt for the Lilies.
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„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
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:
Game turned around! A spirited home win!
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.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
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).
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Cottbus Game
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.
Secure your tickets now: 1. FC Nürnberg vs. SV Elversberg – general sale!
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
Organisational information for the home match against Cottbus
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.
„A challenge, but also an opportunity“
After a three-week international break, the Lilien are finally returning to league action. This coming Saturday (Oct. 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus for their next 2. Bundesliga match. Ahead of the clash, our head coach spoke at the press conference about the recent international break, the squad situation, and the task at hand. Here is a summary of the key points.
SV 98 expands grassroots sports offerings: Lilies give Darmstadt Diamonds a new home.
SV Darmstadt 98 will in future also offer American football under the Lilien banner. The Darmstadt Diamonds will be integrated into the club, thereby gaining a long-term sporting and organisational future.
Opposition Check: Energie Cottbus
For the very first time, Energie Cottbus will play an away match at the Böllenfalltor this Saturday (October 10th). The team from Lusatia had to wait twelve years to return to the 2. Bundesliga. Now, their journey takes them to Darmstadt for the first time. This was made possible by Jannis Boziaris, whose goal in Regensburg on the final matchday fired Cottbus back into Germany's second-highest division. Yet the path there began long before that.
From Friday: Open sale for Nürnberg
On Saturday (November 7th), the Lilien will visit 1. FC Nürnberg at 1pm. General ticket sales begin on Friday, October 9, at 12pm.
Golf Tournament and FuFA Meeting
The fan and support department is holding its annual meeting, partners are hitting the golf course, the trip to San Antonio has concluded, and—naturally—birthdays are being celebrated at the Böllenfalltor this week as well. There is plenty going on at the Lilien beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. As always, "Lilien Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
Annual Department Meeting of the Fan and Support Department
The annual department meeting of the SV Darmstadt 98 fan and supporter department took place on Monday evening (October 5th). In addition to providing an overview of the department's activities, the event aimed to offer an opportunity for exchange and active participation.