BUNDESLIGA · 2026/27
1. FC Köln 1–2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Bundesliga Result
Bayer 04 Leverkusen beat 1. FC Köln 2–1 on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 at RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne in Bundesliga Matchday 9. The half-time score was 0–1.
RESULT
1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen result and match summary
Bayer 04 Leverkusen beat 1. FC Köln 2–1 on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 at RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne in Bundesliga Matchday 9. The half-time score was 0–1.
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS
1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen highlights and videos
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1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen match information
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KEY MOMENTS
Key moments from 1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Goals, cards, substitutions and other major moments in match order.
- Aleix GarcíaBayer Leverkusen
Goal! FC Cologne 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1. Aleix García (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the top left corner.
- Facundo MedinaBayer Leverkusen
Facundo Medina (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
- Tom KraussFC Cologne
Tom Krauß (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- Halftime
First Half ends, FC Cologne 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1.
- Start 2nd Half
Second Half begins FC Cologne 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1.
- Mikey MooreFC Cologne
Mikey Moore (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card.
- Linton MainaFC Cologne
Linton Maina (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card.
- Afonso MoreiraBayer Leverkusen
Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
- Edmond TapsobaBayer Leverkusen
Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- Joel SchmiedFC Cologne
Joël Schmied (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card.
- Borna SosaFC Cologne
Borna Sosa (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- Ísak JóhannessonFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Ísak Jóhannesson replaces Tom Krauß.
- Malek El MalaFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Malek El Mala replaces Marius Bülter.
- Reigan HeskeyFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Reigan Heskey replaces Linton Maina.
- Jonas HofmannBayer Leverkusen
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Jonas Hofmann replaces Malik Tillman.
- Luca WaldschmidtFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Luca Waldschmidt replaces Mikey Moore.
- Alessio Castro-MontesFC Cologne
Substitution, FC Cologne. Alessio Castro-Montes replaces Sebastian Sebulonsen.
- Patrik SchickBayer Leverkusen
Goal! FC Cologne 0, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Ibrahim Maza with a through ball.
- Loïc BadéBayer Leverkusen
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Loïc Badé replaces Facundo Medina.
- Robert AndrichBayer Leverkusen
Substitution, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Robert Andrich replaces Ibrahim Maza.
- Said El MalaFC Cologne
Goal! FC Cologne 1, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2. Saïd El Mala (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Malek El Mala with a cross.
- Aleix GarcíaBayer Leverkusen
Aleix García (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
- Jahmai Simpson-PuseyFC Cologne
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (FC Cologne) is shown the yellow card.
- Jonas HofmannBayer Leverkusen
Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is shown the yellow card.
- End Regular Time
Second Half ends, FC Cologne 1, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2.
- Linton MainaFC Cologne
Attempt saved. Linton Maina (FC Cologne) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
- Sebastian SebulonsenFC Cologne
Attempt saved. Sebastian Sebulonsen (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen). Assisted by Marius Bülter with a cross.
TEAM STATS
1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen match stats
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| 1. FC Köln | Statistic | Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 12 |
| 6 | Yellow Cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Saves | 5 |
| 38.3 | Possession | 61.7 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 342 | Accurate Passes | 575 |
| 393 | Passes | 639 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 18 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 30 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 15 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 23 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 20 |
| 20 | Clearances | 20 |
LINEUPS
1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen lineups
Starting players and substitutes listed for both teams.
1. FC Köln lineup
- Marvin SchwäbeG
- Jahmai Simpson-PuseyCD
- Tom KraussCD-L
- Joel SchmiedCD-R
- Mikey MooreCM-L
- Linton MainaCM-R
- Paul Okon-EngstlerAM
- Borna SosaLM
- Sebastian SebulonsenRM
- Said El MalaCF-L
- Marius BulterCF-R
- Alessio Castro-MontesSUB
- Luka LochoshviliSUB
- Malek El MalaSUB
- Gideon MensahSUB
- Luca WaldschmidtSUB
- Jan ThielmannSUB
- Reigan HeskeySUB
- Ron-Robert ZielerSUB
- Ísak JóhannessonSUB
Bayer 04 Leverkusen lineup
- Mark FlekkenG
- Facundo MedinaCD-L
- Edmond TapsobaCD-R
- Miguel GutiérrezLB
- Jarell QuansahRB
- Malik TillmanAM
- Aleix GarcíaLM
- Ezequiel FernándezRM
- Patrik SchickForward
- Ibrahim MazaAM-L
- Afonso MoreiraAM-R
- Lucas VázquezSUB
- Tim OermannSUB
- Robert AndrichSUB
- Montrell CulbreathSUB
- Loïc BadéSUB
- Victor BonifaceSUB
- Jonas HofmannSUB
- Eliesse Ben SeghirSUB
- Janis BlaswichSUB
SAME ROUND
COMMENTARY
1. FC Köln vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen match commentary
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
First Half begins.
Equi Fernández (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Mikey Moore (FC Cologne).
Attempt blocked. Saïd El Mala (FC Cologne) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
Attempt saved. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne). Assisted by Ibrahim Maza.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Attempt saved. Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne).
Attempt saved. Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne).
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Foul by Joël Schmied (FC Cologne).
Equi Fernández (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Paul Okon-Engstler (FC Cologne).
Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Borna Sosa (FC Cologne) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt blocked. Linton Maina (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Attempt missed. Mikey Moore (FC Cologne) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Paul Okon-Engstler.
Attempt saved. Borna Sosa (FC Cologne) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen). Assisted by Sebastian Sebulonsen with a cross.
Foul by Paul Okon-Engstler (FC Cologne).
Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Saïd El Mala (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sebastian Sebulonsen.
Foul by Saïd El Mala (FC Cologne).
Miguel Gutiérrez (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Mikey Moore (FC Cologne).
Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Facundo Medina (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Miguel Gutiérrez with a cross following a set piece situation.
Marius Bülter (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Facundo Medina (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Saïd El Mala (FC Cologne) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt saved. Miguel Gutiérrez (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne).
Marius Bülter (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Facundo Medina (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Jarell Quansah.
Attempt missed. Marius Bülter (FC Cologne) header from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
Foul by Paul Okon-Engstler (FC Cologne).
Aleix García (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Tom Krauß (FC Cologne).
Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
Attempt missed. Jarell Quansah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Aleix García with a cross following a corner.
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Foul by Mikey Moore (FC Cologne).
Facundo Medina (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Borna Sosa (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Foul by Marius Bülter (FC Cologne).
Equi Fernández (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Saïd El Mala (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt saved. Borna Sosa (FC Cologne) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt missed. Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ibrahim Maza.
Mikey Moore (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Equi Fernández (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt saved. Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne). Assisted by Equi Fernández.
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Attempt blocked. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Aleix García with a cross.
Linton Maina (FC Cologne) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt saved. Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Marvin Schwäbe (FC Cologne).
Corner, Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Attempt missed. Ibrahim Maza (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Malik Tillman.
Attempt missed. Linton Maina (FC Cologne) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Saïd El Mala with a cross.
Attempt saved. Mikey Moore (FC Cologne) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mark Flekken (Bayer 04 Leverkusen). Assisted by Paul Okon-Engstler.
Foul by Borna Sosa (FC Cologne).
Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Handball by Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Offside, FC Cologne. Sebastian Sebulonsen is caught offside.
Saïd El Mala (FC Cologne) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Jarell Quansah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Attempt missed. Afonso Moreira (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Equi Fernández.
Corner, FC Cologne. Conceded by Aleix García.
Foul by Reigan Heskey (FC Cologne).
Jarell Quansah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Handball by Patrik Schick (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Reigan Heskey (FC Cologne) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Jarell Quansah (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).
Match ends, FC Cologne 1, Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2.