Away point in Münster. The Lilies added a crucial point to their tally after the 1-1 draw against SC Preußen Münster. The draw also ensured that SV Darmstadt 98 secured their place in the Bundesliga with three games remaining. How do the Darmstadt players assess this situation and the draw at the Preußenstadion? We've compiled all the comments from the game for you.
„My conclusion today is twofold: The first part about the game: We didn’t play well today – especially considering our structure, passing, and defensive play in the second half. Preußen played well today; we abandoned our structure. I didn’t like that. The halftime lead was fortunate, because it was our first truly dangerous shot. Despite our poor play, we still had our chances in the second half, including one or two controversial situations. Overall, the 1-1 draw is a fair result. The second part: We mathematically secured our safety today. I would like to commend the team and staff for that. We had a very, very difficult season with injuries in the winter, which continues to this day. The team deserves praise for staying up on matchday 31 under these circumstances. I wish Sascha and Preußen Münster all the best for their final games.“
„I saw a committed, passionate, and extremely motivated game from my team. We gave it our all. We were fully committed from the start and put the opponent under pressure. Our quality was also a factor in Darmstadt’s poor start today. The 1-0 goal was, of course, a blow. It felt like the opponent took the lead with their first attack. We built up pressure after the break and were rewarded with the goal. But then we simply lacked the lucky punch that I would have wished the team had after this game.“
„Some in the locker room are happy with the point, some aren’t. I think we can be satisfied with the point. On the journey home, everyone will certainly realise that we managed to avoid relegation. It was a tough job. And we fulfilled our duty. Today was a difficult game. We couldn’t get into our groove, and Münster blocked us well. That’s why I didn’t really think we deserved the lead at halftime. In the second half, it was a game with a lot of back-and-forth. Before the goal, we misplaced our pressing. And then I slipped, which was very frustrating because I would have gotten to the ball otherwise.“
„It was the tough game we expected. Everything was at stake for Münster, and that was clear from the start. We knew it wouldn’t be a pretty game, but a tough one. We tried to give it our all. We didn’t concede much in the first half and were fortunate enough to go into the break with a 1-0 lead. When I scored, I saw a gap and put the ball on my supposedly weaker left foot to get a better angle – and then curled it into the corner. We wanted to take the three points. That also applies to the next games. But with the 1-1 draw, we’ve secured our place in the league and can plan for next season.“
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.