FC Köln - Hoffenheim

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FC Köln
Hoffenheim
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⚽0-1A. Kramarić
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⚽0-2F. Grillitsch
52
⚽0-3M. Beier
D. Selke⚽1-3
61
R. Carstensen
90+1
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FC Köln
(4-1-3-2)
Hoffenheim
(3-1-4-2)
Most recent lineups
FC Köln
Bundesliga
Frankfurt 1 - 1 FC Köln
1Marvin Schwäbe
2Benno Schmitz (70), ☛ (75)
4Timo Hübers
24Julian Chabot ☛ (79)
17Leart Paqarada
6Eric Martel (45+3)
9L. Waldschmidt ☛ (58)
7Dejan Ljubicic (45+1)
11Florian Kainz ⚽ (43)
37Linton Maina ☛ (58)
21Steffen Tigges ☛ (74)
 
Bench
8Denis Huseinbasic
15Luca Kilian ☚ (79)
18Rasmus Carstensen ☚ (75)
20Philipp Pentke
22Jacob Christensen
23Sargis Adamyan ☚ (74)
35Max Finkgräfe
40Faride Alidou ☚ (58)
47Mathias Olesen ☚ (58)
Hoffenheim
Bundesliga
Hoffenheim 3 - 1 Wolfsburg
1Oliver Baumann
22Kevin Vogt
23John Brooks ⚽ (45+2)
41Attila Szalai
9Ihlas Bebou (25)
6Grischa Prömel
11Florian Grillitsch
27Andrej Kramarić ☛ (90+4)
21Marius Bülter ☛ (59)
10Wout Weghorst (10)
14Maximilian Beier ⚽ (60), ☛ (68)
 
Bench
7Mërgim Berisha ☚ (68)
17Julian Justvan
18Diadie Samassekou ☚ (90+4)
20Finn Becker
29Robert Skov ☚ (59), ⚽ (74), VAR (77)
34Stanley Nsoki
36Nahuel Noll
39Tom Bischof
48Joshua Quarshie

Bundesliga news

Borussia DortmundAlmost ten years on: Arsenal star Merino reflects on 2017 Dortmund bus attack
RB LeipzigDemichelis hoping "special" return to Munich ultimately yields Leipzig victory
Rumor 1.FC KölnSeveral unnamed Bundesliga clubs linked with Leeds United marksman
Rumor Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach's woes continue as centre-half injures knee in training
Preview FC Bayern & RB LeipzigFC Bayern vs. RB Leipzig preview: Can Bayern silence the doubters before Arsenal showdown?
Rumor Bayern MunichKompany hits back at Kahn and Lehmann's doubts over Urbig's ability
Rumor Bayern MunichKompany coy on Neuer's availablity as Bayern plan to "go all out" against Leipzig
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 6
Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen midfielder Eichhorn aims to return before 2027 as he recovers from metabolic disorder
UEFAReal Madrid set to hire former Super League chief Bernd Reichart
Preview Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC Union Berlin1.FC Union Berlin vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Kovač sets out to make amends
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga Preview: Energie Cottbus vs. 1. FC Nürnberg
Preview Werder Bremen vs SC Paderborn preview: Will the good times continue at the ...
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster sees room for improvement despite Freiburg’s comfortable win in his 100th game
2. Bundesliga 2. Bundesliga2. Bundesliga: Five things to look out for on Matchday 8
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimIlzer admits Hoffenheim have plenty of work to do after Beşiktaş defeat
BundesligaBayern and Dortmund hope to return to winning ways, Leaders Freiburg face Leverkusen test: Five things to look out for on Bundesliga Matchday 6
Match report GermanyWoltemade helps Juventus maintain perfect Europa League record, Hürzeler and Marco Rose prevail
Match report SC FreiburgUEFA Conference League: Evergreen Grifo helps in-form Freiburg to winning start

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Match days

Preview FC Bayern & RB LeipzigFC Bayern vs. RB Leipzig preview: Can Bayern silence the doubters before Arsenal showdown?
Preview Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC Union Berlin1.FC Union Berlin vs. Borussia Dortmund preview: Kovač sets out to make amends
BundesligaBayern and Dortmund hope to return to winning ways, Leaders Freiburg face Leverkusen test: Five things to look out for on Bundesliga Matchday 6
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 6 starting XIs
Preview Eintracht Frankfurt, KölnEintracht Frankfurt vs. 1. FC Köln preview: Hütter seeks first home win against Rhine derby winners
BundesligaBayern and Dortmund drop points, Nkunku bags hat-trick and Freiburg go top - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 5
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 5
Post-match reaction 1. FC Köln Said El Mala speaks of “relief” after match-winning display in Rhine derby
Post-match reaction Borussia Mönchengladbach “That defeat really hurts” – Gladbach react to derby loss
Match report SC Freiburg, FC Schalke 04 Ten-man Freiburg overcome Schalke to go top of the Bundesliga
Match report 1. FC Köln, Borussia Mönchengladbach El Mala the hero as Köln claim Rhine derby bragging rights
SC Freiburg & FC Schalke 04 Confirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. FC Schalke 04
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt"We ended up looking like a school team" – Burkardt slams Eintracht Frankfurt's performance in 6-0 defeat to Leipzig
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimHoffenheim chief Schicker calls for unity amid crisis
VfB StuttgartStuttgart reveal Mittelstädt needed stitches after victory over Paderborn
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 Leverkusen"It won't happen next time" – Bayer Leverkusen boss responds after Boniface storms down tunnel
Post-match reaction FC Augsburg"I could have taken the shot sooner" – Augsburg's Fellhauer reflects on historic goal against Bayern
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"He made a mistake" – Eberl criticises Neuer after early Bayern blunder
Post-match reaction VfB Stuttgart“The most emotional experience of my career” – Seimen moved after Bundesliga debut
Match report RB Leipzig & Eintracht FrankfurtNkunku hat-trick powers Leipzig to thumping win over Eintracht Frankfurt
Hamburger SVHSV captain Remberg suffers suspected ACL injury in dramatic win over Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction FC Bayern"It was a silly mistake" – Neuer reflects on costly blunder against Augsburg
Preview 1. FC KÖLN & BORUSSIA MÖNCHENGLADBACH1. FC Köln vs Borussia Mönchengladbach preview: Derby relegation battle
Post-match reaction BAYERN MUNICH Vincent Kompany backs Neuer after Augsburg draw: "We missed many chances"
RB Leipzig & Eintracht FrankfurtConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 6: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 6
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 6 starting XIs
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 5: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Unlimited transfers draft team
Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaFantasy Bundesliga: Fixture Difficulty Planner Matchday 5-9
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 5
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyPredicted lineups for Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 4: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 4
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 3: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 3
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 3 starting XIs
Fantasy Football Champions LeagueChampions League 2026/27 predicted lineups: Projected starting XIs for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 2: Must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 2
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 2 starting XIs

German Teams in Europe

Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster sees room for improvement despite Freiburg’s comfortable win in his 100th game
Match report TSG Hoffenheim Hoffenheim fall at home to Beşiktaş as alarm bells continue to ring
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimIlzer admits Hoffenheim have plenty of work to do after Beşiktaş defeat
Match report SC FreiburgUEFA Conference League: Evergreen Grifo helps in-form Freiburg to winning start
Match report Bayer Leverkusen Leverkusen stroll past Lech Poznań to make it two Europa League wins from two
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. FK Jablonec
TSG Hoffenheim Confirmed Europa League lineups: Hoffenheim vs. Beşiktaş
Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed Europa League lineups: Lech Poznan vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern MunichBodø/Glimt star slams "unacceptable" Viking FK antics against Bayern
Borussia DortmundNils Petersen hammers Kovač's Dortmund for "chasing the game" in Norway
Rumor Bayern MunichGnabry pictured "visibly frustrated" after Bayern's stalemate with Viking FK
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundWaldemar Anton slams Dortmund's lack of intensity after Bodø/Glimt defeat
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartGrischa Prömel comments on difficult pitch conditions after Stuttgart's Champions League win
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundNiko Kovac slams lack of passion as Dortmund "deserved to lose" Champions League clash
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß praises Stuttgart after Bratislava victory despite difficult pitch conditions
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartDeniz Undav responds to criticism after ending goal drought
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartJosha Vagnoman reflects on spectacular effort and Stuttgart's Champions League victory
Match report VfB StuttgartUndav breaks duck to put Stuttgart on track for Bratislava rout
Match report Borussia DortmundKovač's wholesale changes backfire as Dortmund suffer defeat to Bodø/Glimt
VfB StuttgartConfirmed lineups: Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart
Borussia DortmundConfirmed lineups: Bodø/Glimt vs. Borussia Dortmund
Preview SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs. FK Jablonec UEFA Conference League preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview TSG Hoffenheim TSG Hoffenheim vs. Besiktas Europa League preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Preview Bayer Leverkusen Lech Poznań vs. Bayer Leverkusen Europa League preview: Team news & predicted lineups
Rumor TSG HoffenheimIlzer rules out Hajdari for "next few weeks" as Hoffenheim take on Beşiktaş

DFB-Pokal

DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal second round draw: Holders Bayern host Magdeburg, Dortmund clash with Bremen
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Kompany praises “calm” Bayern performance
Post-match reaction FC Bayern Bischof and Kane react to Pokal victory in Osnabrück
Match report FC Bayern DFB-Pokal: Bayern overcome early Osnabrück scare to reach second round
DFB-Pokal Confirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: VfL Osnabrück vs. FC Bayern
Rumor FC BayernBayern make decision on Musiala's availability for DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Preview Osnabrück & FC BayernVfL Osnabrück vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

German National Team

Rumor German National TeamHoffenheim's Baumann hasn't "closed the door" on Germany national team
Match report Germany WKlara Bühl completes Germany comeback in Bremen
Preview Germany WWomen's Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Japan
DFB, Werder BremenRudi Völler opens door to Germany return for in-form Füllkrug
German national team"The best players always play" – Kimmich breaks silence on Germany role debate
Match report Germany WGermany W hold off Australia to claim 4–2 friendly win
GermanyConfirmed Lineups: Germany W v Australia W
VfB StuttgartHoeneß reacts to Jeltsch missing out on Germany debut
German national teamLothar Matthäus doubts Musiala and Wirtz can play together for Germany
FC BayernKompany plays down “mini-debate” over Kimmich’s role for Germany
Preview Germany WWomen’s Friendly Preview: Germany vs. Australia
Borussia DortmundDortmund attacker keen to convince Jürgen Klopp after Germany snub
German national teamGermany fall one place in FIFA World Rankings after Klopp’s first games
German national teamGermany star Kevin Schade handed major market value boost after flying start
German national teamFlorian Wirtz suffers biggest market value drop in Premier League
Match report Germany U21Pejčinović’s brace seals U21 Euros ticket for Germany in front of record crowd
Germany U21Confirmed Lineups: Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21
FC Bayern & GermanyBischof keen to represent Germany at U21 Euros despite senior national team breakthrough
Preview Germany U21Germany U21 vs. Georgia U21 preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction German national team"We hadn’t planned for him to play three games" – Klopp praises Treu's instant impact for Germany
German national team“We don’t have a Messi, an Mbappé or a Haaland, but..." – Matthäus gives his verdict on Klopp's Germany
Post-match reaction German National TeamKlopp pledges to reduce squad for November after "top-notch" effort in Greece
Post-match reaction German National TeamWirtz on "annoying" draw in Greece, Scherhant processing second cap
Post-match reaction German National TeamGermany player ratings vs. Greece: Scherhant shines in scoreless stalemate
Match report German National TeamGermany held scoreless by Greece in hotly-contested stalemate

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Serbia: Wirtz shines in Klopp's first win
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartReal Madrid, Arsenal or Bayern? German scouting expert assesses best fit and next move for Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings vs Greece: Klopp suffers first defeat as Germany head coach
Analysis/Commentary German national team Germany suffer historic 0-1 defeat to Greece in Klopp's first home game
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Netherlands: Nmecha leads the way as late Gakpo goal denies Klopp victory
Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaOlise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaDortmund keep on ticking, Freiburg hit five and Polanski departs - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga matchday 3
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBayern halted, Elversberg defy belief and Augsburg make history - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 2
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future
Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far
Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit
Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigRB Leipzig seek first academy breakthrough as Wagner and Schäfer outline pathway challenges
Editor's pick Elversberg & DortmundINTERVIEW: "I needed to play a bigger role" – Cole Campbell on leaving Dortmund for Elversberg
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"If Real Madrid are coming, it’s difficult" – Marcel Schäfer explains why RB Leipzig had to sell Yan Diomande
Exclusive interview SV Elversberg"That's set in stone" – Elversberg prodigy Cole Campbell reaffirms desire to represent USA over Iceland
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: "I need to enjoy football again" – Christopher Nkunku on returning to RB Leipzig and his struggles at Chelsea and AC Milan
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"I’m not worried about us" – Maxime Estève believes Leipzig will be "really, really good"
Exclusive interview RB Leipzig"Maybe I didn’t get the output I deserved last season" – Antonio Nusa eager to build on strong start
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Maarten Vandevoordt on succeeding club legend Gulácsi at RB Leipzig, Courtois comparisons and Belgium ambitions
Exclusive interview FC BayernEXCLUSIVE: Bayern legend Roy Makaay backs Kane as Ballon d'Or contender
Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return
Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy
Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory
Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit
Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown
Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players
Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent
Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany

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