Match report

Eintracht Frankfurt Stuns 1. FC Köln 4-3 in Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
3–4
FT
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
Nov 22, 2025

In a pulsating Bundesliga clash at RheinEnergieStadion, Eintracht Frankfurt overcame an early deficit to stun 1. FC Köln with a thrilling 4-3 victory. Köln took the lead through J. Kaminski but were outscored as Frankfurt found their rhythm and surged ahead. With goals from Arthur Theate, M. Dahoud, Jonathan Burkardt (2), M. Bulter, and L. Waldschmidt for Köln in the second half, Eintracht Frankfurt secured a dramatic victory.

Key Facts

  • • J. Kaminski scored early for 1. FC Köln at minute 4, assisted by R. Ache.
  • • Eintracht Frankfurt responded with goals from Arthur Theate (39'), M. Dahoud (45'), and Jonathan Burkardt (2) in the 59th and 63rd minutes.
  • • M. Bulter narrowed the gap for Köln at minute 83, assisted by I. Johannesson.
  • • L. Waldschmidt scored a late consolation goal for Köln at the 90th minute.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 2 J. Schmied (D)
  • 3 D. Heintz (D)
  • 32 K. Lund (D)
  • 18 I. Johannesson (M)
  • 6 E. Martel (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic (M)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (F)
  • 9 R. Ache (F)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 13 S. El Mala
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 5 T. Krauss
  • 30 M. Bulter
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 M. Zetterer (G)
  • 34 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 R. Koch (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 21 N. Brown (D)
  • 18 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 20 R. Doan (M)
  • 27 M. Gotze (M)
  • 8 F. Chaibi (M)
  • 7 A. Knauff (M)
  • 9 J. Burkardt (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 Kaua Santos
  • 2 E. Baum
  • 5 A. Amenda
  • 13 R. Kristensen
  • 24 Buta
  • 15 E. Skhiri
  • 17 E. Wahi
  • 19 J. Bahoya
  • 32 J. Ngankam

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Köln
    4' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kaminski · Assist: R. Ache
  2. 1. FC Köln
    6' 1. FC Köln Var · Goal confirmed
    J. Kaminski
  3. Eintracht Frankfurt
    39' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Arthur Theate · Assist: F. Chaibi
  4. Eintracht Frankfurt
    45' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dahoud
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    59' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Burkardt · Assist: R. Doan
  6. 1. FC Köln
    63' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Thielmann · On: S. El Mala
  7. 1. FC Köln
    63' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Schmied · On: F. Kainz
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    63' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonathan Burkardt · Assist: A. Knauff
  9. 1. FC Köln
    76' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Ache · On: M. Bulter
  10. 1. FC Köln
    76' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: L. Waldschmidt
  11. Eintracht Frankfurt
    77' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Knauff · On: J. Bahoya
  12. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dahoud · On: E. Skhiri
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jonathan Burkardt · On: E. Wahi
  14. 1. FC Köln
    81' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Sebulonsen · On: A. Castro-Montes
  15. 1. FC Köln
    83' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bulter · Assist: I. Johannesson
  16. Eintracht Frankfurt
    84' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Doan · On: R. Kristensen
  17. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90'+3 Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Brown · On: A. Amenda
  18. 1. FC Köln
    90' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Waldschmidt · Assist: S. El Mala

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln Eintracht Frankfurt
Fouls 6 5
Pass Accuracy 84% 88%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 493 565
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 1.22 1.81
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 415 495
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt's quick response after J. Kaminski’s early goal set the stage for their comeback, with Arthur Theate and M. Dahoud scoring before halftime.
  • ▸ Jonathan Burkardt’s brace in a span of four minutes (59', 63') turned momentum decisively towards Eintracht Frankfurt, despite Köln's late rally.