Grischa Promel scored in VfB Stuttgart's 4-1 home win against 1. FC Cologne in the Bundesliga. The match on Friday, 4th September 2026, at the MHPArena earned the Swabians three key points and improved their league position. The victory was key for the team's current standing.
Following the matchday, VfB Stuttgart sits in seventh place in the Bundesliga table with three points from two games. Their record shows one win and one loss, with a goal difference of minus one after scoring five and conceding six. Manager Sebastian Hoeneß's squad will be without six injured players in the coming week, including Dan Zagadou and Tiago Tomás. The current injury status can be viewed on our injuries page.
The home game against 1. FC Cologne was dominated by Stuttgart from the start. After taking an early lead, midfielder Grischa Promel provided important breathing room in the second half. His goal was the result of a well-worked team move. Promel immediately celebrated the success with his teammate Bilal El Khannouss. Photographer Robin Rudel captured this moment of jubilation. "VfB Stuttgart's Grischa Promel celebrates scoring their second goal with Bilal El Khannouss," Promel said after the game about the scene.
The three points propelled VfB from mid-table into the upper half of the league. With three points now, the team is only a few points behind the European places. The current standings overview shows the tightly packed field in the Bundesliga. Every win is vital in this early stage of the season for the campaign's objectives. However, the negative goal difference of minus one highlights that defensive work remains, especially considering the personnel shortages.
VfB Stuttgart's injury list is lengthy at the start of the season. Besides centre-back Dan Zagadou and striker Tiago Tomás, Lorenz Assignon, Luca Jaquez, Nikolas Nartey, and goalkeeper Dennis Seimen are also sidelined. These absences test the squad's depth and influence the tactical options available to manager Hoeneß. The return of these players will be decisive for the upcoming tasks. The complete overview of the squad status is available on our squad page.
The next challenge awaits on Saturday, 12th September 2026. VfB Stuttgart will then play an away match at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim is currently in 13th place. This derby promises excitement as both teams are looking to gain points after a patchy start. All upcoming fixtures for the season are listed in our fixtures calendar. The away game in Sinsheim is the next opportunity to continue the positive momentum from the Cologne match.
