1. FSV Mainz 05 fell to a narrow defeat at home against 1. FC Köln, in a closely contested Bundesliga matchup. The visitors' star striker, Sebastian Andersson, netted the only goal of the game in the 61st minute, securing a crucial 1-0 win for Köln. This result sees Köln leapfrog Mainz in the standings, further narrowing the gap between the two in the battle for a European spot.