Confirmed Starting Lineups (11-v-11) & Formations

1. FC Köln XI (4-4-2)

#10 Said El Mala

Attacker 6.9
#30 Marius Bulter

Attacker 6.9
#8 Ísak Jóhannesson

Midfielder 6.7
#5 Tom Krauss

Midfielder 6.9
#23 Paul Okon-Engstler

Midfielder 6.2
#37 Linton Maina

Attacker 7.0
#3 Borna Sosa

Defender 7.1
#22 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

Defender 6.9
#2 Joël Schmied

Defender 6.8
#28 Sebastian Sebulonsen

Defender 6.5
#1 Marvin Schwäbe

Goalkeeper 6.6

Substitutes Bench

#20 Ron-Robert Zieler

Goalkeeper
#24 Luka Lochoshvili

Defender
#17 Alessio Castro-Montes

Defender
#14 Gideon Mensah

Defender
#29 Jan Thielmann

Attacker
#47 Mikey Moore

Attacker
#11 Reigan Heskey

Attacker
#7 Luca Waldschmidt

Attacker
#19 Malek El Mala

Attacker

Bayer Leverkusen XI (4-2-3-1)

#14 Patrik Schick

Attacker 7.7
#9 Afonso Moreira

Attacker 6.8
#30 Ibrahim Maza

Midfielder 7.6
#17 Lucas Vázquez

Defender 6.2
#24 Aleix Garcia

Midfielder 7.4
#6 Ezequiel Fernández

Midfielder 7.1
#3 Miguel Gutiérrez

Defender 7.0
#2 Facundo Medina

Defender 6.7
#12 Edmond Tapsoba

Defender 6.5
#4 Jarell Quansah

Defender 6.7
#1 Mark Flekken

Goalkeeper 6.2

Substitutes Bench

#28 Janis Blaswich

Goalkeeper
#5 Loïc Badé

Defender
#15 Tim Oermann

Defender
#8 Robert Andrich

Midfielder
#7 Jonas Hofmann

Midfielder
#10 Malik Tillman

Midfielder
#42 Montrell Culbreath

Attacker
#22 Victor Boniface

Attacker

Official Match Information & Broadcast Details

Fixture	1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen
Competition & Round	Bundesliga (Round)
UK Kick-Off Time	14:30 GMT (Europe/London) · 15:30 CET
Stadium / Venue	RheinEnergieStadion
Match Referee	Felix Zwayer
UK & EU TV Channels	Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football

Fixture

1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen

Competition & Round

Bundesliga (Round)

UK Kick-Off Time

14:30 GMT (Europe/London) · 15:30 CET

Stadium / Venue

RheinEnergieStadion

Match Referee

Felix Zwayer

UK & EU TV Channels

Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football

1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen — UK TV Broadcast Guide, Kick-Off Time & Match Preview

1. FC Köln face Bayer Leverkusen in a high-stakes Bundesliga fixture kicking off at 14:30 GMT UK time / 15:30 CET at RheinEnergieStadion. Supporters across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe can follow real-time score updates, verified starting XIs, and live television broadcast feeds right here on WheresTheMatch.live.

Where to Watch 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen on TV & Live Stream

Fixture: 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen
Competition: Bundesliga
UK Kick-Off Time: 14:30 GMT (Europe/London) · 15:30 (CET)
Primary TV Broadcaster: Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football
Official Governing Body Reference: Bundesliga Official Site

Tactical Context & Live Match Coverage

Both 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen enter this Bundesliga clash looking to secure vital points. One hour prior to the 14:30 GMT kick-off, official team sheets are confirmed by the match officials and automatically populated in our 11-v-11 lineup module above. Once the referee blows the opening whistle, our live data engine tracks ball possession, expected goals (xG), shots on target, corner kicks, and disciplinary cards in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions — 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen

What TV channel is 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen on in the UK?
1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga is televised on Sky Sport Bundesliga 1 HD / Sky Sports Football. You can also follow the live score, confirmed starting 11 lineups, and access the live HD broadcast directly on WheresTheMatch.live.

What time does 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen kick off?
Kick-off for 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen is scheduled for 14:30 UK time (Europe/London) / 15:30 CET.

Where can I check the confirmed starting lineups for 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen?
Official starting XIs, jersey numbers, and tactical formations for 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen are published on this match centre page 60 minutes prior to kick-off.