Kölner Haie 5:1 Frankfurt Lions
Kölner Haie beat Frankfurt Lions 5:1 in a club friendly match on 28 August 2026. The game took place at 17:30 local time. Cologne opened their scoring early and never looked back. And here's the thing — this wasn't a competitive fixture, just preparation for the season ahead.
By then Cologne had been in strong form. They beat Krefeld Pinguine 4:0 on 22 August. Before that, a 3:1 victory over Iserlohn Roosters on 14 August. Two straight wins heading into this encounter.
Frankfurt's recent run told a different story. They lost 4:3 to Nürnberg Ice Tigers on 15 March. A 6:4 win against Dresden Eislöwen followed on 13 March. The visitors have not won since their last outing before this friendly.
Five goals for Cologne against one for Frankfurt. The hosts took control early and maintained pressure throughout. Frankfurt struggled to find rhythm against a Cologne side that looked sharp and confident.
For Cologne, the result adds confidence before the competitive season begins. Three wins in their last three matches. Frankfurt, meanwhile, have nothing to lose and everything to gain from this type of fixture.
The scoreline reflects a comfortable performance from the home side. Cologne showed they can raise the tempo when they need to. Frankfurt will need to regroup before their next commitment.