On Friday, October 18, 2024, 1. FC Köln faced a setback in their 2. Bundesliga campaign as they lost to Darmstadt 98 with a score of 3-1. The match took place at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor in Darmstadt, Germany.
Darmstadt 98, currently ranked 16th in the league, managed to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a crucial victory. Despite Köln’s strong attacking potential, having scored 20 goals in eight rounds, they were unable to overcome Darmstadt’s determined performance.
Köln, who are in seventh place and aiming for promotion, had been unbeaten in their last three matches prior to this encounter. However, injuries to key players such as Christensen, Kilian, and Uth likely impacted their performance.
The match highlighted the defensive vulnerabilities of both teams, with Darmstadt having conceded 19 goals so far this season and Köln struggling to maintain a clean sheet. The game saw an open style of football, consistent with the teams’ recent trends of high-scoring matches.
