Lilies win in Walldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 won their fourth pre-season friendly. The Lilies defeated regional league side FC-Astoria Walldorf 4-1 (0-0) after 120 minutes.
17.10.2024 / English
“We have to feel that everyone in the stadium is up for a home win”
Press conference on Thursday (October 17th) with Florian Kohfeldt. The head coach of SV Darmstadt 98 was available to the journalists present in the PK room of the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor before the Lilies' home game against 1. FC Köln (18.10/18.30pm). It was about anticipation, the upcoming opponent and your own approach as well as the work during the international break. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: Fabian Holland, Paul Will and Matthias Bader are known to be out. Christoph Zimmermann is also missing. Otherwise all players are ready to play.
… about the home game on Friday evening:
I see the game as a huge opportunity – with the special atmosphere and the connection with our fans. And we are really keen to take the three points and get out of the game with a push. Of course we haven’t won a home game for a year. And of course we definitely want to win here – especially at home. There’s actually no better setting for it: Friday evening, floodlights and then against the top favourite in the league. But we have to do it together on Friday. Even during the warm-up we have to feel that everyone in the stadium is keen to get the home win. If we can get this vibe going, I’m really looking forward to Friday evening.
... about your own emotional state before Friday evening:
I’m really looking forward to the game. I’m already looking forward to when the blue light is on in the players‘ tunnel, when you look out and it finally starts. I longed for moments like these. And they were also a reason why I signed in Darmstadt.
... about the upcoming opponent:
1. FC Köln is the most difficult task you can get in this league. Köln certainly has the team with the highest individual quality in the 2nd league. You can see this in their games and – even though I’m not a fan of them – in their market values, where they are far above all other teams. They have incredible offensive quality in their squad. The FC wants to switch quickly by winning the ball. They play very quickly in depth and use their speed and individual quality on offense.
... about the approach:
It will be extremely important for us to find a good balance. We need a good mix of high alertness on defense, but on the other hand we also have to focus on our own offense and not let Köln get going. Because that’s another quality of theirs: They are the most intense team in the league when it comes to sprints and intensive runs. Köln is definitely a tough place for us.
... to work during the international break
I was very happy about the international break. It was an advantage for the coaching staff and team to work on their physicality and content. We put a lot of focus on defending – with two main focuses: 1.) How do we get into pressing? What are the moments when we want to win balls? We have to develop the feeling as a team for good situations and get the balls. The team has to recognise these situations, we have been working on that. 2.) Defending in your own box. That was also a big topic for us. But it’s all a process. We feel like we took a good step during the international break. For us, it’s also about developing playing fitness that suits our style of play. That doesn’t mean that the team wasn’t fit before. The team’s willingness to work in the athletic area is very high. She would like the intensity of training to remain too high. The team has become more robust in the last few weeks. But this is also a process that is not yet complete.
After the friendly match: Meet & Greet at the training camp
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.
Transfer News: Lannert Becomes Part of the Lilies
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Intensive Week of Friendlies | Media Day at the Bölle
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.
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.