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Welcome to 1. FC Köln.

The nickname you will hear is Die Geißböcke. Home is RheinEnergieSTADION in the Bundesliga. The club is based in Cologne, Germany.

Bundesliga · 13th this season

1. FC Köln

Germany · Cologne · RheinEnergieSTADION

Cologne's club, famous for the goat mascot Hennes, a carnival-city atmosphere and a support that fills the ground through promotion and relegation.

League
Bundesliga
Position
13th, 4 points (2026-27)
Founded
1948
Stadium
RheinEnergieSTADION
Colours
Red / White
Nickname
Die Geißböcke
Official site

Current Season (2026-27)

1. FC Köln are 13th in the Bundesliga after 4 matches: 1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost, 4 points. That is mid-table: not chasing Europe, not in danger of relegation.

See the full 2026-27 table

Last Season (2025-26)

1. FC Köln finished 14th in the Bundesliga with 32 points from 34 matches: 7 won, 11 drawn, 16 lost. That is mid-table: not chasing Europe, not in danger of relegation.

See the full 2025-26 table

Matches

The first question most new supporters have. Kickoff times are shown as dates; exact times shift for television.

  • Sat, Sep 12Home vs Bremen1 : 1
  • Sat, Sep 19Away vs HSV1 : 2
  • Sun, Oct 11Home vs M'gladbach
  • Fri, Oct 16Away vs Frankfurt
  • Sat, Oct 24Home vs Schalke

Fixture data retrieved 2026-09-21. Matches move.

What to know before you follow them

Köln are emotional. Results swing; the noise does not.

The squad

28 players. Squad lists come from our data providers and may not reflect the latest transfers, loans, or injuries. Treat this as a guide to the current group, not a live official roster.

Goalkeeper

Defender

Midfielder

Forward

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