2. Bundesliga
A look at the history
As soon as you think of a clash between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, memories of tradition and thrilling matches immediately come to mind. Both clubs have been among the defining names in German soccer for decades and have thrilled their fans time and time again. There have been 22 meetings in total, in which Düsseldorf have won 13 times and the Lilies have triumphed 6 times. 3 games ended in a draw.
These encounters were often fiercely contested and provided the fans with numerous emotional moments. The first meeting took place on September 16, 1978 in the Bundesliga and ended with a clear 6:1 for Düsseldorf. Since then, the two traditional clubs have crossed paths in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. Fortuna's highest victory is particularly memorable: a 6:1 win in Darmstadt. The Lilies celebrated their greatest success with a 2:1 in the 2nd Bundesliga in 1989.
The last encounter
In the last meeting between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf on September 21, 2025, the Lilies celebrated a convincing 3:0 away win. After a goalless first half, Hidemasa Akiyama gave his side the lead in the 66th minute, which Fabian Nürnberger extended just two minutes later. Isac Lidberg scored the final goal in the 75th minute to complete the deserved victory.
The game in the Merkur Spiel-Arena offered the fans a passionate performance from Darmstadt, who shone with their quick transition play and efficient chance conversion. With this win, Darmstadt jumped to the top of the table and made a strong statement in the promotion race, while Düsseldorf suffered a bitter setback.
Further matches of SV Darmstadt and Fortuna Düsseldorf
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