Foto: Jana Delp 11.05.2026 / English
U21 wins again: „We have it in our own hands“
Upward trend! On Saturday (May 9th/3pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted FSV Fernwald in the Lotto Hessenliga for the 30th matchday. Still embroiled in the fight to avoid relegation, the young Lilies secured three crucial points. They triumphed 4-1 over Fernwald – a victory that was particularly well-deserved in the final stages. This means the U21 team has won three of their last four league matches.
It's working again for the U21 team.
A strong first half. The young Lilies needed less than 20 minutes to take a 1-0 lead: Luis Klappich opened the scoring in the 18th minute, kicking off a four-goal performance for the U21s. Manolo Merx then doubled the lead to 2-0 in the 33rd minute. He also contributed an assist in this match, bringing his total to five scorer points in the last two games. The young Lilies went into halftime with a well-deserved 2-0 lead.
From then on, the U21s focused on counter-attacking opportunities and consistently executed them well – from winning the ball to finishing. „It worked well both with and without the ball today,“ analysed U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt. However, Fernwald pulled one back from a set piece, making it 2-1 in the 59th minute. But the young Lilies have learned to cope with adversity. „The reaction to conceding was good,“ praised Schmitt.
And how! Two further goals from Smail Kadrijaj and Luigi Mignano made it 3-1 (73rd minute) and 4-1 (85th minute). Goals that sealed the third victory in the last four games and gave a huge confidence boost. After this important three points, the young Lilies no longer need help from other teams in their fight to avoid relegation. „We have it in our own hands for the next three weeks,“ the coach summarised, but cautioned: „Of course, we still have to win games!“
We know we can do it. And that's exactly how we'll proceed to Hanau.
The third-to-last match of the season is scheduled for this coming Saturday (May 16th/3pm): The team aims to take the next step towards securing their place in the league away against 1. Hanauer FC. „We all know that we can only achieve this together. The team trusts the coaching staff, and we trust the team,“ Schmitt concluded.
Line-Up: Börner – Kunstmann (Jaadar, 87′), Karakayar, Maier (Alagi, 89′), Kadrijaj, Klappich (Schlosser, 62′), Ballmert, Herbst (Mignano, 65′), Görtler, Merx (Steineck, 85′), Arnold.
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
Foto: Jana Delp 
„We want to continue this path in Karlsruhe“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
Fan Information for the Karlsruhe Game
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
The largest team photo in the history of the Lilien enters its second round
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
With the right mindset and positive development
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
„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: