Match report

FC St. Pauli Defeats VfB Stuttgart 2-1 in Bundesliga

FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
2–1
FT
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Feb 7, 2026

FC St. Pauli stunned VfB Stuttgart with a well-fought 2-1 victory, showcasing their determination and tactical prowess in this crucial Bundesliga clash.

Key Facts

  • • M. Saliakas scored the first goal for FC St. Pauli at minute 35.
  • • D. Sinani secured a penalty confirmed by VAR, converting it himself in the 54th minute.
  • • J. Leweling pulled one back for VfB Stuttgart with a late goal in the 90th minute.

Lineups

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 25 A. Dzwigala (D)
  • 15 T. Ando (D)
  • 3 K. Mets (D)
  • 2 M. Saliakas (M)
  • 6 J. Sands (M)
  • 7 J. Irvine (M)
  • 11 A. Pyrka (M)
  • 10 D. Sinani (F)
  • 20 M. Rasmussen (F)
  • 19 M. Kaars (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. A. Voll
  • 34 J. Robatsch
  • 23 L. Oppie
  • 21 L. Ritzka
  • 14 F. Stevens
  • 44 N. Schmidt
  • 38 R. Aigbekaen
  • 18 T. Hara
  • 9 A. Ceesay

VfB Stuttgart

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 A. Nubel (G)
  • 4 J. Vagnoman (D)
  • 29 F. Jeltsch (D)
  • 3 R. Hendriks (D)
  • 7 M. Mittelstadt (D)
  • 16 A. Karazor (M)
  • 6 A. Stiller (M)
  • 11 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 26 D. Undav (M)
  • 10 C. Fuhrich (M)
  • 9 E. Demirovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Bredlow
  • 2 A. Al Dakhil
  • 15 P. Stenzel
  • 22 L. Assignon
  • 24 J. Chabot
  • 30 C. Andres
  • 18 J. Leweling
  • 25 Jeremy Arevalo
  • 27 B. Bouanani

Timeline

  1. FC St. Pauli
    35' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Saliakas · Assist: A. Pyrka
  2. VfB Stuttgart
    46' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: J. Leweling
  3. FC St. Pauli
    54' FC St. Pauli Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Sinani
  4. FC St. Pauli
    55' FC St. Pauli Goal · Penalty
    D. Sinani
  5. VfB Stuttgart
    57' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    D. Undav

    Foul

  6. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vagnoman · On: Lorenz Assignon
  7. VfB Stuttgart
    69' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Fuhrich · On: B. Bouanani
  8. VfB Stuttgart
    72' VfB Stuttgart Card · Yellow Card
    Ermedin Demirović

    Foul

  9. VfB Stuttgart
    85' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Karazor · On: C. Andres
  10. VfB Stuttgart
    85' VfB Stuttgart subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ermedin Demirović · On: Jeremy Arevalo
  11. FC St. Pauli
    90'+1 FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pyrka · On: L. Ritzka
  12. FC St. Pauli
    90'+1 FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kaars · On: T. Hara
  13. VfB Stuttgart
    90' VfB Stuttgart Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Leweling · Assist: Jeremy Arevalo

Match Stats

Stat FC St. Pauli VfB Stuttgart
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 73% 86%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 307 661
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 1.95 0.84
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 223 568
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Saliakas at 35 minutes set the tone, giving FC St. Pauli an initial lead.
  • ▸ Sinani's penalty conversion after VAR review solidified FC St. Pauli's dominance in the match.