Bundesliga
1:30 p.mMay 3, 2026
Regular season – 32
Millerntor Stadium
Referee: Timo Gerach, Germany
FC St. Pauli
FSV Mainz 05
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0.86
Expected Goals (xG)
2.35
-0.65
Prevented goals
-0.65
Passing by
408 (83%)
Accurate passes
378 (81%)
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22
G
Nikola Vasilj
6.2
d
Karol Mets
88′ rough
5
d
Hauke ​​Wahl
6.2
15
d
Tomoya Ando
7.2
21
M
Lars Ritzka
7.2
8
M
Eric Smith
6.5
7
M
Jackson Irvine (C)
6.9
11
M
Arkadiusz Pyrka
6.3
16
F
Joel Chima Fujita
7.0
10
F
Daniel Sinani
6.2
27
F
Andreas Hountondji
6.2
G
Daniel Batz
68′ Game delay
48
d
Kacper Potulski
7.0
4
d
Stefan Posch
7.0
21
d
Danny da Costa
7.0
M
Phillip Mwene
40′
10
M
Nadiem Amiri
7.2
6
M
Kaishu Sano
7.2
8
M
Paul Nebel
6.3
M
Silvan Widmer (C)
40′ F
Phillip Tietz
6′
F
Sheraldo Becker
6′
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
FSV Mainz 05 held on to win 2-1 at the Millerntor-Stadion, with Phillipp Mwene’s opener and Silvan Widmer’s assist setting the tone for a dominant away performance.
FC St. Pauli faced Mainz in a crucial Bundesliga clash on 3 May. St. Pauli finished 16th with just 26 points in 31 games. Mainz arrived in 10th place with 34 points, fresh from back-to-back wins and looking to climb further.
Mainz struck first with impressive speed. Phillip Tietz fired past the St. Pauli in the 6th minute, giving the visitors an early lead. The home crowd fell silent as Mainz dominated the opening exchanges.
Mainz doubled their lead before the break. Phillipp Mwene added a second goal in the 40th minute, taking advantage of St. Pauli The visiting team controlled possession and created chances at will during the first 45 minutes.
Sant Pauli needed a reaction. They were 2-0 down at the break and faced an uphill battle. Mainz had already registered six shots on goal compared to St. Pauli
In the second half, St. Pauli was advancing without stopping. However, Mainz’s defense held firm for most of the period. The hosts created chances but did not have the necessary cutting edge to break through.
Finally, the St. Pauli broke the deadlock in the 87th minute. Abdoulie Ceesay, recently introduced as a substitute, fired home to make it 2-1. The goal sparked hope among the home fans with time winding down.
Mainz defended resolutely in the closing stages. Despite late pressure from St. Pauli, the visitors held their nerve. Yellow cards flew as both teams strained in the final minutes.
The statistics painted a picture of Mainz’s control. Mainz attempted 17 shots in total compared to 10 for St. Pauli Expected goals favored Mainz at 2.35 against the hosts’ 0.86.
Possession remained fairly even at 52-48 in favor of St. Pauli However, Mainz’s efficiency was decisive. Mwene earned an 8.2 rating for his standout performance, while Ceesay impressed in limited time with a 7.7 rating.
This result keeps the St. Pauli in the relegation zone with 26 points. Mainz went up to 37 points with the win. The away team’s form has improved to two consecutive wins.
Sant Pauli must find consistency quickly. Mainz can build on this good performance in their remaining games.
