Cologne Centurions and Stuttgart Surge face off in ELF season finale dress rehearsal

The Cologne Centurions (0-10) host the Stuttgart Surge (8-2) in a European League of Football matchup defined by stark contrasts, with the Surge aiming to clinch the West Division title and the Centurions fighting to avoid a winless season.

Surge target division crown with playoff momentum
A victory would secure the Stuttgart Surge’s first West Division championship, bolstering their playoff seeding ahead of a tight four-team race for the ELF’s top seeds. Their 88-7 Week 4 demolition of Cologne—the largest margin in ELF history—highlighted their dominance: quarterback connections to Kai Hunter and Mike Harley Jr., defensive stands featuring five sacks and two interceptions, and kicker Timo Bronn’s 20-point contribution. Additional touchdowns from Micah McCullough, Emil Rabin, and Florian Lengauer underscored their depth. Head coach Jordan Neuman stressed focus: “Every game is a challenge, especially away games. We can’t underestimate any opponent.”

Centurions seek dignity amid winless campaign
The Cologne Centurions, one of three winless ELF teams alongside Fehérvár and Helvetic, have averaged a league-worst 6.0 points per game while conceding 63.2 points weekly. Their 632 total points allowed—including 88 to Stuttgart—underscore systemic struggles on both sides of the ball. With pride at stake, Cologne’s final home game at Südstadion offers a chance to disrupt the Surge’s title march.