Match report

1. FC Köln Draws with FC St. Pauli in Bundesliga Clash (1-1)

1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1–1
FT
FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
Dec 6, 2025

A thrilling encounter at RheinEnergieStadion saw 1. FC Köln hold off the battling FC St. Pauli to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Despite taking an early lead through S. El Mala's goal, Köln faced stiff resistance from St. Pauli who equalized late in the game courtesy of Ricky-Jade Jones' strike.

Key Facts

  • • S. El Mala scored for 1. FC Köln at minute 51 with an assist by L. Waldschmidt.
  • • Ricky-Jade Jones equalized for FC St. Pauli in the 90th minute, assisted by D. Sinani.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions: FC St. Pauli subbed H. Wahl and M. Pereira Lage while Köln replaced T. Krauss and L. Waldschmidt among others.
  • • Ricky-Jade Jones was shown a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Lineups

1. FC Köln

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schwabe (G)
  • 28 S. Sebulonsen (D)
  • 6 E. Martel (D)
  • 33 R. van den Berg (D)
  • 29 J. Thielmann (M)
  • 5 T. Krauss (M)
  • 8 D. Huseinbasic (M)
  • 16 J. Kaminski (M)
  • 7 L. Waldschmidt (F)
  • 13 S. El Mala (F)
  • 30 M. Bulter (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 R. Zieler
  • 39 C. Ozkacar
  • 32 K. Lund
  • 25 J. Gazibegovic
  • 37 L. Maina
  • 18 I. Johannesson
  • 17 A. Castro-Montes
  • 11 F. Kainz
  • 9 R. Ache

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 11 A. Pyrka (D)
  • 5 H. Wahl (D)
  • 8 E. Smith (D)
  • 3 K. Mets (D)
  • 23 L. Oppie (D)
  • 16 J. Fujita (M)
  • 6 J. Sands (M)
  • 7 J. Irvine (M)
  • 28 M. Pereira Lage (M)
  • 19 M. Kaars (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. A. Voll
  • 2 M. Saliakas
  • 21 L. Ritzka
  • 25 A. Dzwigala
  • 20 E. Ahlstrand
  • 24 C. Metcalfe
  • 9 A. Ceesay
  • 10 D. Sinani
  • 26 R. Jones

Timeline

  1. FC St. Pauli
    46' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Wahl · On: Adam Dźwigała
  2. 1. FC Köln
    51' 1. FC Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. El Mala · Assist: L. Waldschmidt
  3. FC St. Pauli
    68' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Pereira Lage · On: C. Metcalfe
  4. FC St. Pauli
    68' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kaars · On: Ricky-Jade Jones
  5. FC St. Pauli
    73' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sands · On: D. Sinani
  6. 1. FC Köln
    74' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Huseinbasic · On: I. Johannesson
  7. 1. FC Köln
    74' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bulter · On: R. Ache
  8. 1. FC Köln
    82' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. El Mala · On: L. Maina
  9. 1. FC Köln
    82' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Krauss · On: F. Kainz
  10. FC St. Pauli
    86' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Mets · On: A. Ceesay
  11. 1. FC Köln
    88' 1. FC Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Waldschmidt · On: Kristoffer Lund
  12. FC St. Pauli
    90'+5 FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    Ricky-Jade Jones
  13. FC St. Pauli
    90' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    Ricky-Jade Jones · Assist: D. Sinani

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Köln FC St. Pauli
Fouls 6 6
Pass Accuracy 85% 81%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 589 408
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 1.91 0.14
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 2 2
Accurate Passes 502 332
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match took a decisive turn when S. El Mala netted for Köln in the 51st minute, breaking the deadlock and giving them the lead.
  • ▸ St. Pauli rallied back and found their equalizer through Ricky-Jade Jones just before full-time, securing a point against a strong opponent.