Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
15.10.2024 / English
U21 celebrates second win in a row
The U21's Junglilien are finding their way better and better in the Lotto Hessenliga and achieved their second win in a row on Sunday (October 13th): While the Lilies won 4-0 at home against Hornau the weekend before last, the Darmstadt team celebrated this one too with a convincing 3-1 away win against Hanauer SC, who are significantly higher in the table, over the weekend.
From the first minute, the Darmstadt team got off to a good start against Hanauer SC in pleasant autumn temperatures. The Lilies repeatedly captured the ball in the center and showed a strong side in the game against the ball. Thanks to their quick possession, it was always Viktor Grbic and Fabio Torsiello who were able to create convincing transition moments. Finally, Grbic rewarded the Darmstadt team’s efforts with a 1-0 lead in the 24th minute of the game. Shortly before the half-time whistle, Hanau was able to equalise with a set piece.
A psychologically bad time? But the Junglilien appeared unimpressed after the break before conceding a goal shortly before the break. Once again they found their way into the encounter better. In the 62nd minute, Nico Baier made the score 2-1 for Darmstadt 98 after a cross pass from Grbic. From then on, Hanau tried everything to become dangerous again in front of the Lilies‘ goal. But the South Hessians were firmly on the defensive and after a counterattack, Mateo Zelic put the lid on it in the 90th minute – 3-1, which was also the final score.
With the win behind them, the U21s will continue next Sunday (October 20th/3pm) at home in Alsbach against SV Weidenhausen. The team would like to continue the run.
Line-Up: Walch – Arania – Donges – Robatta – Gegg – Grbic – Ballmert – Held Görtler, 88) – Torsiello – Baier (Basic, 80) – Makridis (Zelic, 73).
It was a very good game from us. It's nice that we were now rewarded for our performance and were able to take three away points against a strong footballing opponent.
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.