Despite the passionate resistance from the stands, Leipzig has historically dominated the head-to-head record:
: Leipzig averages 2.4 goals per game against Köln, their highest average against any current Bundesliga top-flight team. FC Koeln - RB Lipsk
The friction between the two teams often spills off the pitch. In 2016, approximately 100 Köln supporters staged a sit-in to block the Leipzig team bus in protest of the visitors' ownership by Red Bull. This sentiment remains a core part of the fixture, with fans of "traditional" clubs like Köln viewing Leipzig as an artificial product that bypasses German football's 50+1 ownership rules . On-Pitch Dominance Despite the passionate resistance from the stands, Leipzig
: In their last 15 meetings, Leipzig has won 8 times, while Köln has only managed 2 victories. This sentiment remains a core part of the
: Leipzig secured massive victories in the 2023/24 season, winning 6-0 at home and 5-1 at Köln's RheinEnergieSTADION. Recent 2025–2026 Chapter