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.
07.04.2025 / English
U21 lacks luck in top game
In the Hessenliga top-of-the-table match against FSV Fernwald, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team suffered a 1-0 defeat away from home despite a strong second half. Despite numerous chances—including one that hit the crossbar—the ball simply wouldn't find the home side's net. The league leaders from Fernwald emerged as narrow winners.
Strong start for the home team
In the top match of the Lotto Hessenliga, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away at FSV Fernwald. The game got off to a rather slow start for the Lilies – the home team put their South Hessian visitors under pressure early on, forcing them to make mistakes in their build-up play. Nevertheless, the Lilies‘ offensive potential shone through repeatedly: When they outplayed the hosts‘ aggressive pressing, promising opportunities arose – but these remained unused.
The only goal of the game came in the 29th minute from a set piece: a free kick gave Fernwald a 1-0 lead, which they held until the final whistle.
Lilies take command
In the second half, SV 98 increasingly took control. The Lilies pressed, pinning Fernwald in their own half at times, and created numerous chances – but the goal just wouldn’t come. The best chance came shortly before the end, when Held hit the crossbar with a powerful shot.
The 1-0 defeat leaves the Lilies‘ second team in third place in the Lotto Hessenliga. Despite the defeat, the team is focused and confident as they look ahead. Next Sunday against Stadtallendorf (April 13th, 3pm), the young Lilies‘ U21 team is looking not only for a return to their luck – they’re also firmly focused on getting back to winning ways.
It would have been nice if our efforts in the second half had been rewarded and we'd taken a point. However, given the second half, we're still happy with our performance.
Line-Up: Rohde – Arania – Donges (Baier, 68) – Pfister – Crößmann – Gegg – Grbic ( Kuhlmann, 84) – Ballmert – Held – Schlosser (Zelic, 46) – Makridis
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.