1. FC Union Berlin vs 1. FC Köln
Stadion An der Alten Försterei (Berlin)
D. Schlager
2025/2026
Match Report
Union Berlin rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw against FC Köln at the Alte Försterei, coming from two goals down. Substitute Livan Burcu was the hero, stroking in a composed finish on his Bundesliga debut in the 89th minute to snatch a vital point.
Marius Bülter put Köln ahead in the 33rd minute with an effort assisted by Luca Waldschmidt, and Said El Mala converted a low cross from Kristoffer Lund in the 61st to double the visitors' lead. Union clawed back through Tom Rothe's header from a Christopher Trimmel corner on 73 minutes, before Burcu's late leveller completed the comeback. No red cards or penalties, though yellow cards flew in the dying stages.
The point matters in the relegation fight. Union Berlin moved to 33 points — their first under interim manager Marie-Louise Eta — while FC Köln sit one behind on 32, both clubs glancing nervously at Sunday's fixtures.
Match Events
31'
33'
34'
D. Leite(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
55'
J. Simpson-Pusey(Tripping)
58'
58'
61'
62'
71'
72'
72'
73'
80'
88'
88'
M. Schwabe(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
89'
90+6'
L. Burcu(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
31'
33'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)D. Leite
34'
55'
J. Simpson-Pusey(Tripping)
58'
61'
62'
71'
72'
72'
73'
80'
88'
88'
M. Schwabe(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
89'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)L. Burcu
90+6'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1. FC Union Berlin | 8 | 9 | 15 | -20 | 33 |
| 14 | 1. FC Köln | 7 | 11 | 14 | -8 | 32 |
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
10
1. FC Union Berlin wins
4
Draws
6
1. FC Köln wins
Goals: 25 - 30
