Werder Bremen vs Köln LIVE: Bundesliga latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow live coverage as Werder Bremen take on Köln in the Bundesliga today.
Bayern Munich remain the team to beat in the German top flight with Julian Nagelsmann's juggernaut side 31-time winners of the competition.
Boasting some of the best players in the world such as Sadio Mane, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer they are always favourites to retain their league crown.
Rivals Borussia Dortmund traditionally push them the closest and have won the title five times, most recently back in 2012 under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
Borussia Mönchengladbach were a force in the Seventies winning the league five times but are without a champion team since while Werder Bremen, Hamburg and Stuttgart are all multi-time winners too.
RB Leipzig are the newest kids on the block and backed by energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull are now threatening to challenge for a first title of their own.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
SV Werder Bremen 1 - 1 1. FC Köln
Werder Bremen vs Köln
17:08
🎙️ Baumgart: We did very well in the first-half but didn’t push on enough for a second goal. We had a couple of good chances and failed to make the most of those. A draw was a fair result. #SVWKOE #effzeh
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
17:07
🎙️ Baumgart: Congrats to Bremen for staying in the league. We’re looking forward to seeing them next season. #SVWKOE #effzeh
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:25
Match ends, SV Werder Bremen 1, 1. FC Köln 1.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:23
Full-time! Our final away game of the 2022-23 season ends all-square.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/AKTd3vDO5f— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:23
Second Half ends, SV Werder Bremen 1, 1. FC Köln 1.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:25
Attempt blocked. Niklas Schmidt (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:21
Foul by Eric Martel (1. FC Köln).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:20
90+1‘ Werder's final sub: Maximilian Philipp replaces Niclas Füllkrug.
Three minutes added on.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:21
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Maximilian Philipp replaces Marvin Ducksch.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:21
Attempt missed. Marco Friedl (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marvin Ducksch with a cross following a set piece situation.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:19
89‘ Jonas Hector is booked for a foul on Niclas Füllkrug.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:21
Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:19
Foul by Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:21
Attempt saved. Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:16
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Lee Buchanan.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:15
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Milos Veljkovic.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:14
84‘ MASSIVE CHANCE!
Davie Selke fires over from close range after Jeff Chabot connected well with Dimitris Limnios' corner.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:15
Attempt missed. Davie Selke (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Julian Chabot following a corner.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:15
Attempt missed. Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Dimitris Limnios with a cross following a corner.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:13
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Marco Friedl.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:12
82‘ Lee Buchanan the next player to be booked as he brings down Dimitris Limnios from behind.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:13
Lee Buchanan (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:11
Dimitris Limnios (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:13
Foul by Lee Buchanan (SV Werder Bremen).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:13
Attempt missed. Dimitris Limnios (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high following a set piece situation.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:09
79‘ Jens Stage goes into the book for a wild tackle on Denis Huseinbasic.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:09
Jens Stage (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:08
Denis Huseinbasic (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:08
78‘ Deni and @kingschindler17 replace Kainzi and Benno.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/oPhLX5SBRK— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:08
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Denis Huseinbasic replaces Florian Kainz.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:08
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Kingsley Schindler replaces Benno Schmitz.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:08
Foul by Jan Thielmann (1. FC Köln).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:07
Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Timo Hübers.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:07
Foul by Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:05
Attempt saved. Marvin Ducksch (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Niclas Füllkrug with a headed pass.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:04
73‘ Bremen level.
Marvin Ducksch's header to the back post is met by an unmarked Romano Schmid, who volleys home.
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🐟 1:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:03
73‘ SCHWÄBE SAVES!
Niclas Füllkrug manages to nick the ball past Timo Hübers before poking at goal, Marvin stays tall and saves!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:04
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 1, 1. FC Köln 1. Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marvin Ducksch.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:04
Attempt missed. Marvin Ducksch (SV Werder Bremen) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lee Buchanan with a cross.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:03
Attempt saved. Niclas Füllkrug (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lee Buchanan.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:00
70‘ WHAT A SAVE MARVIN SCHWÄBE!
The ball deflects through on goal to Jens Stage, who has all the time in the world to pick his spot.
He chooses left and Marvin Schwäbe sticks out a hand to save. Sublime!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:00
Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Marvin Schwäbe.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:00
Attempt saved. Jens Stage (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Niclas Füllkrug.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:59
Offside, SV Werder Bremen. Jirí Pavlenka tries a through ball, but Niclas Füllkrug is caught offside.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:56
65‘ BIG CHANCE!
Dimitris Limnios latches onto a Davie Selke flick on and drives towards the near post.
Dimi tries to thread the ball through the eye of a needle but Bremen are able to block.
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:55
Attempt missed. Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from outside the box.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
16:07
Attempt saved. Davie Selke (1. FC Köln) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jan Thielmann with a cross.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:55
Jonas Hector (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:54
Attempt blocked. Marvin Ducksch (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:52
61‘ Our first subs: Davie and Dimi replace Tiggi and Linton!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/I7YG2KL0kw— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:52
Foul by Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:52
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Davie Selke replaces Steffen Tigges.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:52
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Dimitris Limnios replaces Linton Maina.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:52
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Lee Buchanan replaces Anthony Jung.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:51
61‘ Lee Buchanan replaces Anthony Jung. Bremen's fourth sub.
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:50
Attempt missed. Linton Maina (1. FC Köln) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:48
Attempt missed. Benno Schmitz (1. FC Köln) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:45
Attempt missed. Niklas Schmidt (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:44
Foul by Julian Chabot (1. FC Köln).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:43
Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:41
50‘ Good chance for Werder to get back into things.
A loose ball drops at the feet of Niklas Schmidt. He catches the ball cleanly, as he normally does, but Jonas Hector gets in the way.
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:41
Attempt blocked. Niklas Schmidt (SV Werder Bremen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:40
Benno Schmitz (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:38
48‘ The next change follows shortly after.
Mitchell Weiser hobbles off and is replaced by Niklas Schmidt. Get well soon, Mitchell!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:40
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Niklas Schmidt replaces Mitchell Weiser because of an injury.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:41
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:40
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:37
Delay in match because of an injury Mitchell Weiser (SV Werder Bremen).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:37
Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:35
Second Half begins SV Werder Bremen 0, 1. FC Köln 1.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:35
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Christian Groß replaces Ilia Gruev.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:35
Substitution, SV Werder Bremen. Romano Schmid replaces Leonardo Bittencourt.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:18
HALF-TIME! After an even opening, FC have grown and grown into the game and we lead thanks to Steffen Tigges' header!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/SJeh7Buo5l— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:18
First Half ends, SV Werder Bremen 0, 1. FC Köln 1.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:17
45+1‘ BIG CHANCE!
Timo Hübers heads over, unmarked, at the near post!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:17
Attempt missed. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Florian Kainz with a cross following a corner.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:16
45+1‘ Two minutes added on.
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:16
Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Marco Friedl.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:16
Attempt missed. Ilia Gruev (SV Werder Bremen) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Milos Veljkovic with a headed pass following a corner.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:15
Corner, SV Werder Bremen. Conceded by Julian Chabot.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:14
43' Tiggi all smiles! 😁
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/1sefycwS4a— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:13
Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:11
41‘ How on earth is that not a second yellow card?!
Or a foul at the very least?!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:11
Foul by Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:10
36‘ Steffen Tigges gets on the end of Florian Kainz's cross, heading home from six yards out!
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🐟 0:0 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/vLEMxHw441— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:08
THE OPENER!
Steffen Tigges opens the scoring from close range! GET IN!
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🐟 0:1 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/C30JjopS7y— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:06
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:07
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 0, 1. FC Köln 1. Steffen Tigges (1. FC Köln) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Florian Kainz with a cross.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:06
35‘ Jeff Chabot - where did you learn that? 👀
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🐟 0:0 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:04
33‘ Another Werder booking, this time for Leonardo Bittencourt for a late one on Florian Kainz.
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🐟 0:0 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:05
Substitution, 1. FC Köln. Jan Thielmann replaces Dejan Ljubicic because of an injury.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:04
33‘ Our first change of the game: @JanThielmann replaces Dejo after his booking.
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🐟 0:0 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/iQgcJo865O— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:03
Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:03
Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:00
Foul by Dejan Ljubicic (1. FC Köln).
Werder Bremen vs Köln
14:58
28' Maina on a mission!
Werder's first booking of the day goes to ex-FC man, Mitchell Weiser.
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🐟 0:0 🐐 #SVWKOE #effzeh pic.twitter.com/6ENKWTsdMl— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) May 20, 2023
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:00
Offside, 1. FC Köln. Marvin Schwäbe tries a through ball, but Linton Maina is caught offside.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:00
Mitchell Weiser (SV Werder Bremen) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
15:00
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Werder Bremen vs Köln
14:57
Delay in match because of an injury Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen).
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