Fortuna Köln came from behind to earn a convincing 3-1 away win against Havelse in the German 3.Liga on September 26, 2026. The visitors produced a dominant second-half display to claim a valuable three points in their push for promotion.

Match Overview

Havelse made a bright start and took a shock lead in the 12th minute through Kevin Schumacher, who capitalised on a defensive mix-up. However, Fortuna Köln responded well and equalised just before half-time. The second half was a different story entirely, as Fortuna took control and scored twice more to seal the win.

The victory extends Fortuna Köln's unbeaten run to five matches and leaves Havelse rooted in the relegation zone.

Key Moments

• 12' – 1-0 Havelse Kevin Schumacher pounces on a loose ball and slots past the goalkeeper.
• 41' – 1-1 Fortuna Köln Lukas Nottbeck equalises with a header from a corner.
• 58' – 1-2 Fortuna Köln Marc Rzatkowski scores a stunning free-kick from 25 yards.
• 79' – 1-3 Fortuna Köln Lukas Nottbeck scores his second, finishing off a counter-attack.

Tactical Story

Havelse started with a high-energy pressing game that unsettled Fortuna early on, but once the visitors settled, their superior technical ability showed. Fortuna's manager made a tactical switch at half-time, bringing on an extra midfielder to control possession. The move worked perfectly, as Fortuna dominated the second half and carved open the Havelse defence at will.

Standout Players

Lukas Nottbeck was the hero for Fortuna Köln with two well-taken goals. Marc Rzatkowski ran the show in midfield and scored a spectacular free-kick. For Havelse, Kevin Schumacher was a bright spark but received little support.

League Table Impact

Fortuna Köln climb to 5th in the German 3.Liga, closing the gap on the promotion places. Havelse remain 19th and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. This result highlights the gulf in class between the two sides and adds pressure on Havelse's management.