Match report

SV Darmstadt 98 Defeats Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 in Thrilling 2. Bundesliga Clash

SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98
2–1
FT
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Feb 21, 2026

SV Darmstadt 98 secured victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf on February 21st, 2026, with a final score of 2-1 in the 2. Bundesliga. The hosts took an early lead through F. Hornby's goal but were quickly answered by J. de Wijs. Despite late drama and red card controversy, M. Maglica sealed the win for Darmstadt in stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • SV Darmstadt 98 vs Fortuna Düsseldorf - Final score: 2-1
  • • Goals scored by F. Hornby (6') and M. Maglica (88') for SV Darmstadt 98, J. de Wijs (11') for Fortuna Düsseldorf
  • • SV Darmstadt 98's M. Richter provided two assists
  • • J. Daland received a red card in stoppage time for violent conduct

Lineups

SV Darmstadt 98

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schuhen (G)
  • 2 S. Lopez (D)
  • 6 P. Pfeiffer (D)
  • 5 M. Maglica (D)
  • 32 F. Holland (D)
  • 17 K. Klefisch (M)
  • 31 N. Schmidt (M)
  • 23 M. Richter (M)
  • 9 F. Hornby (M)
  • 34 K. Corredor (M)
  • 7 I. Lidberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Brunst
  • 4 G. Dettoni
  • 8 L. Marseiler
  • 16 H. Akiyama
  • 18 R. Petretta
  • 19 F. Lakenmacher
  • 20 A. Vukotic
  • 21 M. Papela
  • 44 Y. Furukawa

Fortuna Düsseldorf

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 F. Kastenmeier (G)
  • 15 T. Oberdorf (D)
  • 44 E. Egouli (D)
  • 30 J. de Wijs (D)
  • 16 S. Tanaka (M)
  • 19 E. Iyoha (M)
  • 8 A. El Azzouzi (M)
  • 24 F. Muslija (M)
  • 3 C. Lenz (M)
  • 13 C. Itten (F)
  • 23 S. Appelkamp (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Lotka
  • 2 J. Daland
  • 5 M. Heyer
  • 9 Z. Celar
  • 10 C. Rasmussen
  • 12 V. Lunddal
  • 14 S. Alexandropoulos
  • 25 M. Zimmermann
  • 27 J. Paulina

Timeline

  1. SV Darmstadt 98
    6' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Hornby · Assist: M. Richter
  2. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    11' Fortuna Düsseldorf Goal · Normal Goal
    J. de Wijs · Assist: F. Muslija
  3. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    16' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. de Wijs · On: J. Daland
  4. SV Darmstadt 98
    19' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lopez

    Foul

  5. SV Darmstadt 98
    41' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    I. Lidberg

    Foul

  6. SV Darmstadt 98
    46' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Holland · On: Luca Marseiler
  7. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    46' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Christopher Lenz · On: V. Lunddal
  8. SV Darmstadt 98
    68' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Lidberg · On: R. Petretta
  9. SV Darmstadt 98
    73' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Schmidt · On: M. Papela
  10. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    82' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tanaka · On: Sotiris Alexandropoulos
  11. SV Darmstadt 98
    88' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Maglica · Assist: M. Richter
  12. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    89' Fortuna Düsseldorf subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Appelkamp · On: Jordi Paulina
  13. SV Darmstadt 98
    90'+6 SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    K. Corredor

    Argument

  14. Fortuna Düsseldorf
    90'+6 Fortuna Düsseldorf Card · Red Card
    J. Daland

    Violent conduct

  15. SV Darmstadt 98
    90' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Richter · On: A. Vukotic

Match Stats

Stat SV Darmstadt 98 Fortuna Düsseldorf
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 18
Corners 4 11
Total Passes 446 361
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 4 9
xG 1.87 1.66
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 365 287
Shots Inside Box 10 12
Saves 9 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Hornby opened the scoring early on, giving SV Darmstadt 98 the lead at 6' but J. de Wijs equalized just five minutes later to level the scoreline
  • ▸ M. Maglica's late goal in stoppage time (88') sealed victory for Darmstadt and came after a series of substitutions that changed game momentum