1. FC Köln
1978/79European Cup round of 32→Out in the European Cup semi-final
Coefficient points13earned for Germany this season
Record4-3-18 matches played
Goals15:7+8 goal difference
Club coefficient5.500the club's own running total
EC European Cup
1. FC Köln
| Stage | Date | Match | Score | Outcome | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC · R32 · 1st leg | 13 Sep 1978 | 1. FC Köln – ÍA Akranes | 4:1 | 2 | |
| EC · R32 · 2nd leg | 27 Sep 1978 | ÍA Akranes – 1. FC Köln | 1:1 | Through to the round of 16 (EC) | 1 |
| EC · R16 · 1st leg | 18 Oct 1978 | Lokomotiv Sofia – 1. FC Köln | 0:1 | 2 | |
| EC · R16 · 2nd leg | 1 Nov 1978 | 1. FC Köln – Lokomotiv Sofia | 4:0 | Through to the quarter-final (EC) | 2 |
| Bonus: reached the quarter-final | 1 | ||||
| EC · QF · 1st leg | 6 Mar 1979 | 1. FC Köln – Rangers | 1:0 | 2 | |
| EC · QF · 2nd leg | 22 Mar 1979 | Rangers – 1. FC Köln | 1:1 | Through to the semi-final (EC) | 1 |
| Bonus: reached the semi-final | 1 | ||||
| EC · SF · 1st leg | 11 Apr 1979 | Nottingham Forest – 1. FC Köln | 3:3 | 1 | |
| EC · SF · 2nd leg | 25 Apr 1979 | 1. FC Köln – Nottingham Forest | 0:1 | Eliminated | 0 |
See also: every Germany club in 1978/79 · the 1978/79 coefficient table.