In a spectacular Hessenliga clash, the U21s of SV Darmstadt 98 and 1. Hanauer FC drew 4-4. The spectators at the Lilies' youth academy were treated to a veritable goal fest that featured everything that makes a thrilling football match: early goals, lead changes, impressive attacks, and a dramatic finale.
Darmstadt started strongly and put the visitors under pressure early on. With quick combination play, the Lilies created numerous chances and rewarded themselves with an early lead through Smail Kadrijaj (4th minute). In the seventh minute, the Lilies extended their lead again: Due to a foul in the penalty area, the referee awarded a penalty to the 98ers. Once again, it was Kadrijaj who scored, confidently converting the penalty. But Hanau was unfazed. The team showed fighting spirit and waited for counterattacks. Hanau scored from a set piece in the 44th minute to make it 2-1 – the score remained unchanged at halftime.
After the break, the lively scoring continued. Both teams looked to advance rather than settle for the previous score. The visitors quickly equalised (47th minute). Darmstadt then seemed to have the game back under control and took the lead again thanks to a good move by Mika Schlosser (63rd minute). But Hanau showed their courage and repeatedly fought back from set pieces. The visitors responded to Schlosser’s goal just four minutes later, even taking a 3-4 lead in the 80th minute.
Thus, a heated final phase developed – characterised by tackling, high intensity, and chances on both sides. It wasn’t until injury time that the Junglilien finally managed to turn things around. A handball by the visitors in the penalty area prompted the referee to point to the penalty spot again. Kadrijaj again placed the ball on the penalty spot and slotted the penalty into the bottom left corner to make the final score 4-4.
Although the U21s were frustrated about missing out on the three points, the Darmstadt team was proud of their comeback qualities in a fast-paced and emotionally charged match.
This busy week is full of action for the U21s: The Junglilien’s home game against Eintracht Frankfurt’s U21s next weekend will take place on Saturday (October 25th) at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Kick-off is at 3:30pm. Feel free to come along and support the Junglilien. Tickets are available at the box office.
We're currently in a phase where we're lacking luck in front of goal and conceding goals far too easily. We need to work on that now.
Line-Up: Rohde – Schnerring (Kunstmann, 75′), Görtler, Karakaya, Arnold, Ballmert, Klappich, Herbst, Zaatan (Alagi, 68′), Schlosser (Mignano, 68′), Kadrijaj.
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.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
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.
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.
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.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
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.
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.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
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.
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.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.