Eintracht Trier 1 – 3 Fortuna Köln: Visitors Come from Behind to Secure Friendly Win

Fortuna Köln recovered from an early deficit to beat Eintracht Trier 3‑1 in a pre‑season friendly on July 16, 2026. The match at the Moselstadion saw Trier take a surprise lead, only for the Regionalliga West side to turn the game around with a dominant second‑half display.

Early Shock for Fortuna

Trier, who compete in the Oberliga Rheinland‑Pfalz/Saar, started brightly and stunned Fortuna in the 8th minute. A long ball over the top was collected by striker Janik Michel, who rounded the goalkeeper and slotted into an empty net. The goal gave the home fans reason to dream of an upset.

Fortuna’s Fightback

Fortuna Köln gradually took control of possession as the first half wore on. Their equaliser came in the 35th minute when winger Marcel Damaschek curled a free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner. The visitors went into the break level but with growing momentum.

Second‑Half Mastery

The second half belonged entirely to Fortuna. They took the lead in the 52nd minute through a powerful header from centre‑back Lukas Keisers following a corner. Trier struggled to create chances thereafter, and Fortuna sealed the win in the 79th minute when substitute Robin Terlu finished a quick counter‑attack.

Season Preview Impact

For Fortuna Köln, the 3‑1 victory builds momentum as they prepare for a competitive Regionalliga season. Manager Alexander Ende will be pleased with his team’s resilience and set‑piece quality. Trier, despite the defeat, showed they can trouble higher‑division opponents and will take positives from the first‑half performance.