Bundesliga
6:30 p.mApril 17, 2026
Regular season – 30
Millerntor Stadium
Referee: Matthias Jollenbeck, Germany
FC St. Pauli
1. FC Cologne
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1.79
Expected Goals (xG)
1.25
Passing by
337 (80%)
Accurate passes
378 (82%)
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Substitutes
d
Manolis Saliakas
65′ Replaced by L. RitzkaM
Connor Metcalfe
77′ Replaced by A. HountondjiF
Martijn Kaars
87′ Replaced by M. Pereira Lage
1
G
Ben Voll
23
d
Louis Opie
25
d
Adam Dzwigala
4
d
David Nemet
18
F
Taichi Hara
9
F
Abdoulie Ceesay
1
G
Marvin Schwabe (C)
8.7
17
d
Alessio Castro-Montes
6.3
39
d
Cenk Özkaçar
7.2
22
d
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
6.3
28
d
Sebastian Sebulonsen
6.3
16
M
Jakub Kamiński
6.9
6
M
Eric Martel
6.9
18
M
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
7.2
29
M
Jan Thielmann
6.7
F
Said El Mala
87′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
9
F
Ragnar Ache
6.2
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
FC St. Pauli and the 1. FC Köln battled to a 1-1 draw at the Millerntor-Stadion as a late penalty denied the hosts all three points.
FC St. Pauli came into this Bundesliga clash struggling to climb out of the relegation zone, sitting 16th. Visiting the 1. FC Köln came in 12th, aiming to stabilize their position in mid-table after a run of inconsistent form.
The first half continued to be tense and tactical, with few clear chances for either team. The St. Pauli looked eager to get going, but Köln’s defensive structure held firm under pressure.
Both teams struggled to find the final pass in the first 45 minutes. The goalkeepers remained largely untested as the game turned into a battle for control in midfield.
The teams entered the break level, without either team managing to break the score. The St. Pauli looked the more dangerous team, but they lacked the accuracy to score.
The game needed a spark to ignite the second half. Both coaches urged their teams to take more chances in the final third to secure a vital result.
Finally, the break came in the 69th minute for the locals. Karol Mets found the back of the net to give the St. Pauli a deserved 1-0.
The St. Pauli tried to manage the game after the goal, but discipline became an issue. Several yellow cards were issued in quick succession as the tension on the pitch grew.
With only four minutes of normal time left, Köln received a lifeline. Luca Waldschmidt stepped up to the spot and calmly converted the penalty to equalise.
The final goal forced a frantic finish, but neither team could find a winner. The final whistle confirmed a shared point, a result that leaves both managers busy.
The St. Pauli dominated the stats with 13 shots in total compared to Köln’s 10. The hosts also recorded a higher expected goals figure of 1.79, reflecting their missed chances.
Marvin Schwabe was crucial for the visitors, making four vital saves to keep his team in the game. His performance earned him a maximum score of 8.7.
This result keeps the St. Pauli in 16th place, while the 1. FC Köln remains in 12th. Both clubs will be looking for better results in the upcoming Bundesliga matches.
