SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team drew 1–1 (1–0) away at KSV Baunatal. After taking the lead through Yannick Stark, the "Lilies" conceded an equaliser shortly after the break. Patrick Kurt’s side dominated proceedings for much of the remainder of the match but, despite numerous attacking forays, failed to score the decisive goal.
The match was initially a back-and-forth affair. In the early stages, the „Lilien“ struggled to cope with Baunatal’s long balls and found it difficult to settle into the game. Consequently, the hosts managed a few attempts on goal, though none posed a serious threat. As the match progressed, the young Lilies enjoyed longer spells of possession and grew into the game; however, they were still prone to inaccuracies and turnovers that invited Baunatal to launch counter-attacks. During a subsequent strong spell, Darmstadt increasingly took control and eventually took a deserved lead in the 35th minute through Yannick Stark.
The Lilies did not get off to a good start after the break, playing too passively during the opening ten minutes. Baunatal capitalised on this, with Egli Milloshaj scoring the equaliser in the 50th minute. However, SVD subsequently found their rhythm again and increasingly shifted play into the hosts‘ half. During the final half-hour, the Darmstadt side repeatedly broke through down the flanks and delivered numerous low crosses into the box, though none found a decisive finisher. Despite their clear dominance on the pitch, the Lilies were unable to score the winning goal. Even the red card shown to Baunatal’s Elias Rohde in the 86th minute failed to change the outcome.
Head coach Patrick Kurt commented after the match: „Before the game—coming during a busy run of fixtures and facing a very physical Baunatal side on a difficult pitch—we would have gladly accepted a draw. After the match, however, given how the last half-hour played out, we felt that even more was possible. We will now take the lessons learned from this game into the training week and prepare thoroughly for our home match against FC Gießen.“
Thanks to the hard-fought draw that capped off a busy week of fixtures, the young Lilies remain unbeaten and sit in third place with eight points. On Saturday (August 22, 3pm), Patrick Kurt’s team hosts FC Gießen; despite recording three draws, the visitors currently have zero points and sit in 16th place due to a points deduction resulting from sports tribunal rulings.
Line-Up: Börner – Meier (Schnerring, 71′), Kunstmann (Hartelt, 86′), Keranovic, Schlosser (Volkmann, 86′), Steineck, Hofer (Dos Santos Pereira, 62′), Ballmert, Stark (Rauch, 80′), Pfister, Herbst
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
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.
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.
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.
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: