Information checked: November 6, 2026, 5:54:41 a.m. UTC.
1. FC Köln are scheduled to host Bayer 04 Leverkusen at RheinEnergieSTADION on Sunday, November 8, for Bundesliga Matchday 9. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. in Cologne, Germany—Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)—which is 2:30 p.m. UTC. The official fixture remains listed as upcoming, so no result or confirmed starting lineup is available yet.
The derby arrives with contrasting recent form. Köln are unbeaten at home in the Bundesliga this season, while Leverkusen enter after two straight league defeats and a 1-0 Europa League loss to Marseille on Thursday. Leverkusen have still scored 18 league goals, twice Köln’s nine at the time of the Bundesliga preview. Current injury listings and the short turnaround could shape the contest, but the final teams are not yet confirmed.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026, at RheinEnergieSTADION, with Köln at home. The Bundesliga’s official fixture feed gives both the local start and UTC equivalent: 3:30 p.m. CET and 14:30 UTC. Germany’s daylight-saving time ended on October 25, 2026, so November 8 falls on standard time at UTC+01:00. The local and UTC clocks therefore differ by one hour on match day, with no change of calendar date.
The league’s match page identifies the venue as RheinEnergieSTADION and lists the game as Matchday 9. Fans attending should check the clubs’ official matchday information for entry, transit, and any late changes before traveling.
For viewers in Germany, the Bundesliga’s 2026/27 television schedule lists the Sunday 3:30 p.m. Bundesliga fixture on DAZN. Broadcast rights differ by country, so this does not establish availability in every market. The league’s official broadcaster page lets viewers check the rights holder for their region. If you are following from outside Germany, use that regional listing rather than assuming the German channel applies.
The Bundesliga live match page is also the official place to follow confirmed lineups, live events, and the final score. The league says starting lineups are published around 60 minutes before kickoff, so any predicted formation or XI shown before then should be treated as provisional.
The Bundesliga’s Matchday 9 probable-team guide, published on November 5, listed the following availability statuses. These are the league’s latest pre-match listings, not confirmed starting lineups, and players marked doubtful may still be assessed before the match.
| Team | Listed out | Listed doubtful | Projected shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. FC Köln | Dallinga (knee), Hübers (knee), Rondić (muscular), Skhiri (ankle), Van den Berg (muscular) | Ache (muscular) | 3-3-2-2 |
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | Ben Seghir (hamstring), Diaby (hamstring), Doué (calf), Eichhorn (match fitness), Kofane (thigh), Terrier (muscular) | Badé (head), Tella (muscular) | 4-2-3-1 |
The projected shapes and player statuses can change. The league’s match center says confirmed lineups will be available around an hour before kickoff; until then, neither club’s starting XI should be presented as official.
Köln’s home record is the clearest positive trend for the hosts: the Bundesliga preview lists two wins and two draws in four home league games. The club also recorded a 5-0 DFB Cup win over Union Berlin in October. In its most recent league match before this derby, Köln drew 1-1 away to Union, with Malek El Mala scoring on his Bundesliga debut. The team is unbeaten across its last three competitive games at the time of the league preview.
Leverkusen bring greater scoring volume but less recent league stability. The Bundesliga preview says Bayer have scored 18 league goals, the third-highest total in the division at that point, but had just suffered back-to-back league defeats: at Hoffenheim and against Stuttgart. On Thursday, November 5, they also lost 1-0 at home to Marseille in the Europa League, ending their perfect start in that competition. The short recovery window before Sunday is a real scheduling factor; how much it affects the visitors is uncertain.
The previous meeting listed by the Bundesliga ended Köln 1-2 Leverkusen, with Patrik Schick scoring twice. That result gives the visitors a recent derby reference, but it cannot determine this match: the venue, lineups, and current form are different.
Köln’s strongest route is to make its home advantage count while keeping the match compact. Its unbeaten home run and recent cup win suggest confidence in front of its own supporters, but Leverkusen’s 18-goal league tally shows the visitors can punish gaps. If Köln press too aggressively and leave space behind, Bayer’s attacking quality could become more influential. If the hosts protect central areas and turn recoveries into quick attacks, they may be able to test a Leverkusen side coming off a midweek European game.
For Leverkusen, the central question is whether the team can turn its season-long scoring output into a controlled performance after two league losses and Thursday’s European defeat. These are conditional tactical possibilities, not a score prediction. The final availability list, confirmed lineups, and the teams’ first few minutes will provide better evidence than pre-match projections.
No. As of the information-check time at the top of this article, kickoff was still in the future and the official Bundesliga page continued to show the fixture as scheduled. A final score should be added only after the match has been played and confirmed by the league or clubs. Check the live match page for the result and match events.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) on Sunday, November 8, 2026, which is 2:30 p.m. UTC.
The German Bundesliga schedule lists DAZN. Viewers in other countries should check the Bundesliga broadcaster directory for their region.
No. Predicted lineups are provisional; the Bundesliga says confirmed XIs are published around 60 minutes before kickoff.
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