Match ReportBundesligaUnverified source· 5 Sept 2026
Cologne's English trio make Bundesliga history in defeat
Despite a 4-1 loss, Cologne became the first Bundesliga side ever to field three Englishmen simultaneously.
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team
Competition
Bundesliga Matchday 2
Score
VfB Stuttgart 4-1 Cologne
Venue
Stuttgart (away)
Historic feat
First Bundesliga team with three English players on pitch
What happened. Cologne lost 4-1 to VfB Stuttgart but made history by fielding three English players – Jahmai-Simpson-Pusey, Mikey Moore, and Reigan Heskey – together for the first time in Bundesliga history.
- Simpson-Pusey started and played full 90 minutes in defence.
- Moore came on at half-time on debut, impressed with most shots for Cologne.
- Coach René Wagner praised Moore's performance after the game.
Cologne's record highlights growing English talent in Bundesliga, with other clubs also featuring English players.
In this story
M. Moore
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
Reigan Heskey
