The historic rivalry between Hamburger SV (HSV) and 1. FC Köln is characterised by numerous encounters that have taken place in both the Bundesliga and lower leagues. In 112 encounters to date, the record has been evenly balanced, though slightly in Hamburg’s favour, with HSV winning 44 matches, 1. FC Köln securing 38 victories and 30 matches ending in a draw.
The matches are often characterised by high intensity, great commitment and emotional moments, which makes them particularly appealing to fans of both clubs. 1. FC Köln, in particular, regularly impresses with their passion and determination, whilst HSV brings its quality of play to bear.
These clashes represent two clubs steeped in tradition, each with their own distinct trajectories in German football, and reflect their ambition and identity. As a result, these encounters remain an exciting and ever-growing chapter in the clubs’ history.
The last encounter
The last meeting between Hamburger SV and 1. FC Köln took place on 14 March 2026 (Bundesliga, Matchday 26) at the Volksparkstadion and ended in a 1–1 draw.
HSV started the match with determination, but allowed Köln to have more possession at times. Despite few clear-cut chances, Hamburg took the lead in the 39th minute when Fábio Vieira made the most of one of their few attacking moves.
Köln responded by applying more pressure and making better use of their physical presence. The equaliser came shortly before half-time: in the 45th minute, Said El Mala scored with a header from a cross to make it 1–1.
After the break, the match became a hard-fought affair with few goal-scoring opportunities. Cologne continued to have a slight edge in possession and looked to push forward, whilst HSV defended compactly and relied on counter-attacks. However, there were few real chances in the penalty area.
The game became a little more intense in the closing stages: HSV created chances from set-pieces, amongst other things, whilst Cologne tried to force a win with late attacking moves. Ultimately, both teams lacked the cutting edge, so the match ended in a fair draw.
