Bundesliga Regular Season - 30
FC St. Pauli 1 - 1 FT 1. FC Köln
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ J. Thielmann ↑L. Maina 46'
↓ R. Ache ↑M. Bulter 51'
65' ↓ L. Ritzka ↑M. Saliakas
69' K. Mets (H. Wahl)
↓ A. Castro-Montes ↑K. Lund 70'
71' A. Hountondji
76' T. Ando
77' ↓ A. Hountondji ↑C. Metcalfe
↓ S. Sebulonsen ↑F. Chavez 79'
↓ I. Johannesson ↑L. Waldschmidt 79'
L. Waldschmidt 86'
87' M. Pereira Lage
S. El Mala 87'
87' ↓ M. Pereira Lage ↑M. Kaars
90'+6 D. Sinani
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC St. Pauli
Goalkeepers
Nikola Vasilj 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomoya Ando 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Hauke Wahl 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Karol Mets 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Arkadiusz Pyrka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathias Rasmussen 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jackson Irvine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lars Ritzka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Danel Sinani 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Mathias Pereira Lage 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Andreas Hountondji
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Ben Voll 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manolis Saliakas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Oppie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Dzwigala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Nemeth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Connor Metcalfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Hara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martijn Kaars
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulie Ceesay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
1. FC Köln
Goalkeepers
Marvin Schwabe 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Sebastian Sebulonsen
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cenk Özkaçar 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
2
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Alessio Castro-Montes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jan Thielmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Eric Martel
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Jakub Kamiński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ragnar Ache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
Said El Mala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ron-Robert Zieler
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kristoffer Lund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Schmied
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rav van den Berg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Linton Maina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Chávez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Krauß
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius Bulter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Waldschmidt 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2025 | 1. FC Köln | 1 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 02/08/2019 | 1. FC Köln | 4 - 1 | FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 09/02/2018 | FC St. Pauli | 3 - 5 | 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 05/04/2014 | 1. FC Köln | 4 - 0 | FC St. Pauli | 2. Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion |
| 11/29/2013 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 3 | 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
| 02/18/2013 | FC St. Pauli | 0 - 1 | 1. FC Köln | 2. Bundesliga | Millerntor-Stadion |
12/06/2025
02/08/2019
09/02/2018
05/04/2014
11/29/2013
02/18/2013
FC St. Pauli Win
1. FC Köln Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +80
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +22
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +19
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -14
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -25
P: 30 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +81
P: 33 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +23
P: 33 GD: +22
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -20
P: 32 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -25
P: 33 GD: -30
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Survival Points Snatched Away in Late Penalty Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A desperately unlucky finish for the hosts as a late penalty kick cancels out their hard-earned lead in a critical relegation battle.
Tension at the Millerntor
The atmosphere at the Millerntor-Stadion was thick with anxiety as FC St. Pauli desperately sought three points in their scrap for survival. 1. FC Köln edged possession early on, trying to silence the passionate home crowd with composed passing. However, the hosts dictated the early Intensity, forcing the issue in the final third with energetic pressing. The visiting goalkeeper, Marvin Schwabe, stood like an absolute wall, pulling off vital saves to keep the scoreboard blank during the nervous opening exchanges. The tactical gridlock meant clear-cut chances were scarce, as both sides recognized the massive implications of any early mistake.
The Breakthrough Sensation
As the second half progressed, the Stakes grew palpably higher. St. Pauli turned up the heat, forcing a barrage of corners that left the Köln defense scrambling. In the 69th minute, the relentless set-piece pressure finally paid off. H. Wahl delivered a precise ball into the danger zone for K. Mets, who smashed it into the net, sending the home supporters into absolute raptures. It felt like the defining moment of their survival campaign, a justified reward for their superior attacking intent. The hosts looked comfortable, controlling the tempo and confidently marching toward a victory that would profoundly impact the bottom of the table.
A Cruel Twist
The closing stages brought pure heartbreak for the home faithful. Köln introduced L. Waldschmidt in the 79th minute, a strategic substitution that subtly altered the Balance of the match. In the 86th minute, the visitors were awarded a dramatic penalty. Waldschmidt calmly stepped up and converted what was remarkably Köln's only shot on target all evening. This devastating late equalizer leaves St. Pauli firmly stuck in 16th place, occupying the dreaded relegation playoff spot. With just four matches remaining in the season, they are still two agonizing points adrift of outright safety, facing a monumental test of character.
Key Questions
What made Marvin Schwabe the Man of the Match?
His brilliant goalkeeping kept Köln alive. He recorded 4 crucial saves against a desperate St. Pauli attack, allowing his team to snatch a late point.
Did FC St. Pauli deserve the late equalizer?
Köln actually scored the equalizer! It was incredibly harsh on St. Pauli, who conceded the penalty despite dominating the chances and facing only one shot on target.
What does this mean for FC St. Pauli's season?
St. Pauli remains stranded in 16th place. With just four matches remaining, they are still two agonizing points from safety in a brutal relegation battle.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Pure Survival on the Line at the Millerntor
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. This is a quintessential relegation six-pointer where desperation trumps quality, making it a gritty, must-watch scrap for Bundesliga survival.
The Setup
It is crunch time on April 17, 2026. FC St. Pauli welcome 1. FC Köln to the Millerntor-Stadion in a fixture dripping with survival permutations. St. Pauli sit in 16th place with 25 points, knowing a win leapfrogs them over a stumbling Köln side perched just above in 15th with 27 points. The Stakes simply do not get higher for these two fanbases. Neither side brings any real momentum into this clash, reflected in a dire Form read across the board. St. Pauli have been miserable in front of their famously raucous home crowd, managing just four league wins here all campaign. Meanwhile, Köln are trapped in their own winless rut. However, an off-the-charts Balance score confirms there is absolutely nothing to split them on paper. Expect goals borne of errors, as both sides boast remarkably leaky defenses that ship a combined 3.6 goals per game.
Key Battle
The outcome hangs on the wide areas, where Mathias Pereira Lage will lock horns with Jakub Kamiński. Lage represents the hosts' best route to unlocking the Köln backline. Conversely, Kamiński provides the vital Stars quality for the visitors, standing out as a rare beacon of creativity in a struggling squad. Whichever wide man dictates the tempo will likely drag his team to safety.
Our Prediction
A frantic 2-2 draw. St. Pauli will inevitably feed off the charged atmosphere and throw bodies forward, but their defense will leave the back door wide open. Köln will absorb the pressure and exploit those gaps on the counter, doing just enough to take a crucial point and maintain their slender gap above the playoff trapdoor.