VfB Stuttgart travelled to face 1. FC Köln on Sunday, 28 September 2025, and left with a 2–1 victory in the Bundesliga’s Matchday 5. The match kicked off at 15:30 UTC under the supervision of referee Matthias Jollenbeck of Germany. The scoreline stood at 1–1 at the half-time interval, setting up a decisive second half that ultimately went the way of the visitors.

For 1. FC Köln, this result represented a missed opportunity to build early-season momentum in front of their...