Match report

SV Darmstadt 98 Stuns Fortuna Düsseldorf 3-0 in 2. Bundesliga

Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
0–3
FT
SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98
Sep 21, 2025

SV Darmstadt 98 stunned hosts Fortuna Düsseldorf with a convincing 3-0 victory in their 2. Bundesliga encounter, showcasing a well-coordinated attack that left Fortuna's defense reeling. The match saw early goal controversy but ended with a commanding performance from the visitors, who secured all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: SV Darmstadt 98 3-0 Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • • Goals by: H. Akiyama (65'), Fabian Nürnberger (67'), I. Lidberg (74')
  • • Substitutions included Luca Marseiler off for M. Richter and E. Iyoha off for Z. Celar
  • • Goal cancelled for SV Darmstadt 98 in the 10th minute due to VAR

Lineups

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 25 M. Zimmermann (D)
  • 15 T. Oberdorf (D)
  • 2 J. Daland (D)
  • 46 S. Suso (D)
  • 8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 6 T. Breithaupt (M)
  • 10 C. Rasmussen (M)
  • 24 F. Muslija (M)
  • 9 Z. Celar (F)
  • 13 C. Itten (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lotka
  • 30 J. de Wijs
  • 19 E. Iyoha
  • 12 V. Lunddal
  • 5 M. Heyer
  • 4 K. Schmidt
  • 14 S. Alexandropoulos
  • 22 D. Schmidt
  • 11 J. Hettwer

SV Darmstadt 98

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schuhen (G)
  • 2 S. Lopez (D)
  • 6 P. Pfeiffer (D)
  • 20 A. Vukotic (D)
  • 15 F. Nurnberger (D)
  • 17 K. Klefisch (M)
  • 16 H. Akiyama (M)
  • 23 M. Richter (M)
  • 34 K. Corredor (M)
  • 7 I. Lidberg (F)
  • 9 F. Hornby (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Brunst
  • 3 L. Klassen
  • 5 M. Maglica
  • 32 F. Holland
  • 10 J. Boetius
  • 21 M. Papela
  • 8 L. Marseiler
  • 19 F. Lakenmacher
  • 27 B. Bialek

Timeline

  1. SV Darmstadt 98
    10' SV Darmstadt 98 Var · Goal cancelled
    I. Lidberg
  2. SV Darmstadt 98
    61' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Richter · On: Luca Marseiler
  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    62' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Celar · On: E. Iyoha
  4. SV Darmstadt 98
    65' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Akiyama · Assist: I. Lidberg
  5. SV Darmstadt 98
    67' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    Fabian Nürnberger
  6. SV Darmstadt 98
    72' SV Darmstadt 98 Var · Goal cancelled
    Patric Pfeiffer
  7. SV Darmstadt 98
    74' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Lidberg
  8. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    75' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Christian Rasmussen · On: Sotiris Alexandropoulos
  9. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    75' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Breithaupt · On: D. Schmidt
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    75' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Matthias Zimmermann · On: J. Hettwer
  11. SV Darmstadt 98
    84' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fabian Nürnberger · On: L. Klassen
  12. SV Darmstadt 98
    84' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Lidberg · On: M. Papela
  13. SV Darmstadt 98
    90'+2 SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Akiyama · On: F. Holland
  14. SV Darmstadt 98
    90'+2 SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Hornby · On: B. Bialek

Match Stats

Stat Fortuna Düsseldorf SV Darmstadt 98
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 85% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 18
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 468 469
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 1 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 400 409
Shots Inside Box 6 15
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal cancellation by VAR for SV Darmstadt 98 set a tense tone, but it didn't deter them from finding their rhythm.
  • ▸ SV Darmstadt's quick succession of goals within three minutes (65' and 67') shifted momentum decisively in their favor.