1. FC Köln – 1899 Hoffenheim

In a tightly contested Bundesliga meeting, 1. FC Köln edged 1899 Hoffenheim 3‑2 at home, pulling themselves up to 12th place with four points from three games. Hoffenheim, now 13th, remain three points behind, having scored six but conceding seven. The win gave Köln their sole victory of the season so far, while Hoffenheim have yet to register a draw. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Cologne’s favour, as they have won the only encounter between the two sides this campaign.