The U21 team of SV Darmstadt 98 had to settle for a 2-2 draw against SC 1890 Hanau on Saturday (30th August) after a strong first half. A particularly bitter result: the equaliser came in the 94th minute following a set piece.
The SV 98 team started the match strongly and clearly dominated the first half. After the break, coach Daniel Petrowsky’s team created several chances. Thanks to a great individual effort from Luis Klappich (56′), the young Lilies scored a deserved 1-0. Darmstadt continued to play strongly after that and maintained control of the game, making it difficult for Hanau to gain a foothold. After a corner, the Lilies were able to extend their lead to 2-0 through Luigi Mignano (68′). With plenty of possession and powerful attacking play, the team even created chances for a third goal, which unfortunately did not come.
Everything pointed to a home victory – until an unfortunate own goal by Mika Schlosser (73′) following a corner brought the opposition back into the game. This goal gave Hanau a boost, and they pulled themselves together and played with more courage. Despite continued effort and numerous opportunities, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team was unable to extend their lead. And so it happened as it had to: In the fourth minute of stoppage time, the South Hesse team had to swallow the bitter equaliser after a set piece.
With the draw, the Junglilien are now in 5th place in the LOTTO Hessenliga table. The U21s are aiming to score three points again next week and keep up with the top ranks: The Junglilien will then travel to SC Waldgirmes on Wednesday (September 10th, 7pm).
We have to learn from the second half, especially. In a game like this, we simply have to seal the deal and not let it swell again.
Line Up: Schönig – Kunstmann, Pfister (Schnerring, 77′), Karakaya, Arnold , Ballmert, Jaadar, Klappich, Rebner (Görtler, 77′), Mignano (Schlosser, 69′), 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.