A look at the history
Anyone who remembers the duels between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96 remembers many intense encounters full of excitement. Both teams have delivered thrilling matches over the decades and thrilled their fans in the process. There have been a total of 29 encounters, in which the Lilies have won 15 times and Hannover 6 times. 8 games ended in a draw.
These encounters were often fiercely contested and provided numerous emotional moments. The first meeting took place on August 29, 1982 in the DFB Cup and ended with a clear 4-0 away win for Darmstadt. Since then, the two clubs have crossed paths in the Bundesliga, Bundesliga 2 and in the cup. The Lilies' highest victory is particularly memorable: a 4-0 win in Bundesliga 2 in 2021. Hannover celebrated its clearest success with a 5-0 win in 1992.
The last encounter
n the last meeting between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96 on April 20, 2025, the Lilies came out on top with a 3:1 home win. Fraser Hornby put Darmstadt ahead after just 30 seconds. Hannover fought back and equalized through Andreas Voglsammer in the 82nd minute, but the joy was short-lived: Killian Corredor scored immediately to make it 2-1 before Hornby scored the final goal with a penalty in stoppage time.
The match at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor was intense and offered the fans a rollercoaster of emotions. With this win, Darmstadt took a big step towards relegation, while Hannover had to bury their last hopes of promotion.
Further matches of SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96
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