A look at the history
When you hear SV Darmstadt 98 versus 1. FC Nürnberg, you immediately think of tradition and thrilling duels. Both clubs can look back on a long history in German soccer. There have been a total of 43 encounters in which Nuremberg have won 18 times and the Lilies have triumphed 14 times. 11 games ended in draws.
These encounters were often fiercely contested and provided fans with numerous emotional moments. The first meeting took place in 1951 in the Oberliga Süd and ended with a clear 5-0 win for Nuremberg. Since then, the two traditional clubs have crossed paths in various leagues - from the Oberliga to the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. The Lilies' highest victory is particularly memorable: a 7-0 win in the Regionalliga Süd in 1972.
The last encounter
In the last meeting between 1. FC Nürnberg and SV Darmstadt 98 on August 8, 2025, the match ended in a narrow 1:0 away win for the Lilies. Killian Corredor scored the decisive goal in the 94th minute when the match was already heading for a goalless draw.
The match at the Max-Morlock-Stadion offered spectators an exciting finale despite fewer chances. Nuremberg had opportunities in the closing stages, including through Semir Telalovic and Robin Knoche, but Darmstadt keeper Marcel Schuhen kept a clean sheet. With this victory, Darmstadt made a perfect start to the season and temporarily took over the top spot in Bundesliga 2, while Nuremberg suffered their second defeat in a row.
Further matches between SV Darmstadt and 1. FC Nürnberg
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