Foto: Mara Wolf 23.03.2026 / English
U21: Young Lilies defeated shortly before the end
A close match ended in a late defeat for SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team. On Saturday (March 21st, 3:00pm), the young Lilies hosted SC Waldgirmes. The two teams are now separated by only one point in the league table, a situation reflected in the course of the game and the final score of 2-1.
In the end, it was a set piece.
Less than five minutes in, the visitors from Waldgirmes took the lead, putting Darmstadt behind 1-0 (4th minute). U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt explained to sv98.de that it was „a mistake in the build-up play“ by the young Darmstadt side that led to the goal. His players thus found themselves chasing a deficit early on. However, the young team showed resilience and fought their way back into the game. Their efforts were rewarded shortly before halftime: a long-range shot from Milian Herbst found the back of the net in the 45th minute. The score remained 1-1 at the start of the second half. „The team came out of the locker room with great energy,“ said Schmitt. After the restart, Darmstadt were immediately determined to turn the game around. They converted their fresh start into „two good chances,“ but couldn’t find the net. „As the game progressed, it became more balanced again,“ Schmitt reported. Seven minutes before the final whistle, the team from Waldgirmes launched another decisive attack, this time from a set piece, and Nico Goetz put them ahead 2-1 (83′). Just as they had after conceding the first goal, the young Lilies showed resilience and fought for a late equalizer. However, Schmitt’s team squandered one last golden opportunity, ultimately suffering a narrow defeat.
Following this defeat, SV 98’s U21 team sits in 14th place with 26 points, while SC Waldgirmes closes the gap to just one point with their victory. Everything is still possible in the fight to avoid relegation, and the team maintains a positive attitude, according to Schmitt: „The energy and commitment are there.“ While the evenly matched game featured many good plays, „a very young team sometimes lacks the necessary cutting edge,“ Schmitt explained.
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
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Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 Next stop: Weidenhausen
The young Lilies‘ next match is on Sunday (March 28th/3:00pm) away against SV Weidenhausen. A win against the seventeenth-placed team would bring home some crucial points. Therefore, the U21s will „give it their all against Weidenhausen,“ says Schmitt, who adds: „The team believes in themselves and the lads understand what the challenges are.“
Line-Up: Börner – Kunstmann (Merx, 46′), Karakaya (Görtler, 75′), Jaadar (Schnerring, 88′), Schlosser, Kadrijaj, Klappich, Meier (Smailji, 88′), Herbst, Arnold (Mignano, 63′), Pfister.
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.
Reference: Report on TV revenues 26/27
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.
Successful test in Fehlheim
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
