First of all, Roberto Pätzold's team welcome newly promoted 1. FC Nürnberg to the Ulrich Haberland Stadium on Saturday, 31 January at 12:00 CET. A week later, the Women play Eintracht Frankfurt at the same time on Saturday, 7 February. The home derby against 1. FC Köln is scheduled for Friday, 13 February (18:30 CET) at the start of matchday 18. Nine days later, the Werkself face TSG Hoffenheim again at UHS on Sunday, 22 February (14:00 CET).
As usual, Bayer 04 will publish information on the start of ticket sales for the two scheduled home games on the club media channels as soon as possible.
FIXTURES AT A GLANCE:
Matchday 16:
Bayer 04 vs 1. FC Nürnberg: Saturday, 31 January, 12:00 CET
Matchday 17:
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer 04: Saturday, 7 February, 12:00 CET
Matchday 18:
Bayer 04 vs 1. FC Köln: Friday, 13 February, 18:30 CET
Matchday 19:
Bayer 04 vs TSG Hoffenheim: Sunday, 22 February, 14:00 CET
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