Köln vs Stuttgart LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Köln face Stuttgart in the Bundesliga today.

Bayern Munich remain the dominant force in German football and secured another title win last season, while they signed England captain Harry Kane over the summer to further boost their attacking prowess.

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are their main challengers, but behind them a fierce battle for European football continues with Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt expected to be among the best of the rest once more.

At the other end, Stuttgart and Augsburg will be aiming for better after they only just survived last season, while FC Heidenheim are this year in the top flight for the first time in their entire history.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Köln vs Stuttgart

Atakan Karazor (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

30 September 2023 14:41

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Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Leart Paqarada.

30 September 2023 14:40

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Offside, 1. FC Köln. Linton Maina tries a through ball, but Steffen Tigges is caught offside.

30 September 2023 14:38

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Serhou Guirassy (VfB Stuttgart) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Chris Führich with a cross following a corner.

30 September 2023 14:36

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Corner, VfB Stuttgart. Conceded by Timo Hübers.

30 September 2023 14:36

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Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

30 September 2023 14:35

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Corner, 1. FC Köln. Conceded by Pascal Stenzel.

30 September 2023 14:34

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First Half begins.

30 September 2023 14:30

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

30 September 2023 13:36

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30 September 2023 13:30