Match report

Werder Bremen Defeats FC St. Pauli 1-0 in Bundesliga Match

Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
1–0
FT
FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
Oct 4, 2025

In an intense battle at the Weser-Stadion, Werder Bremen managed to hold off a valiant effort from FC St. Pauli with a single goal by S. Mbangula in just the second minute of play. Despite numerous substitutions and defensive challenges, Bremen's strong defense ensured they maintained their lead through the 90 minutes plus five minutes of added time.

Key Facts

  • • Werder Bremen: 1-0 against FC St. Pauli in Bundesliga
  • • Goal scored by S. Mbangula at minute 2
  • • Multiple substitutions from both sides, including Felix Agu for I. Schmidt (45') and J. Njinmah for M. Grull (60') from Werder Bremen
  • • Yellow cards for C. Puertas (time wasting) and J. Stage (foul) from Werder Bremen; M. Saliakas also received a yellow card for FC St. Pauli

Lineups

Werder Bremen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 K. Hein (G)
  • 3 Y. Sugawara (D)
  • 32 M. Friedl (D)
  • 31 K. Coulibaly (D)
  • 27 F. Agu (D)
  • 6 J. Stage (M)
  • 14 S. Lynen (M)
  • 18 C. Puertas (M)
  • 11 J. Njinmah (F)
  • 20 R. Schmid (F)
  • 7 S. Mbangula (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Kolke
  • 23 I. Schmidt
  • 5 A. Pieper
  • 28 S. Alvero
  • 24 P. Covic
  • 10 L. Bittencourt
  • 44 V. Boniface
  • 17 M. Grull
  • 9 K. Topp

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Vasilj (G)
  • 5 H. Wahl (D)
  • 8 E. Smith (D)
  • 21 L. Ritzka (D)
  • 11 A. Pyrka (M)
  • 6 J. Sands (M)
  • 16 J. Fujita (M)
  • 23 L. Oppie (M)
  • 10 D. Sinani (F)
  • 19 M. Kaars (F)
  • 28 M. Pereira Lage (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. A. Voll
  • 2 M. Saliakas
  • 3 K. Mets
  • 14 F. Stevens
  • 25 A. Dzwigala
  • 20 E. Ahlstrand
  • 24 C. Metcalfe
  • 9 A. Ceesay
  • 17 O. Afolayan

Timeline

  1. Werder Bremen
    2' Werder Bremen Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mbangula
  2. Werder Bremen
    45' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Felix Agu · On: I. Schmidt
  3. Werder Bremen
    60' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Njinmah · On: M. Grull
  4. Werder Bremen
    68' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    C. Puertas

    Time wasting

  5. FC St. Pauli
    71' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pyrka · On: M. Saliakas
  6. FC St. Pauli
    71' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sands · On: C. Metcalfe
  7. FC St. Pauli
    71' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Ritzka · On: A. Ceesay
  8. Werder Bremen
    72' Werder Bremen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Stage

    Foul

  9. Werder Bremen
    81' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Puertas · On: P. Covic
  10. Werder Bremen
    81' Werder Bremen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mbangula · On: V. Boniface
  11. FC St. Pauli
    90'+5 FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    M. Saliakas

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Werder Bremen FC St. Pauli
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 83%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 13
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 463 652
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.86 0.76
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 359 539
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Mbangula's early goal in the 2nd minute set the tone and gave Werder Bremen a crucial psychological advantage over FC St. Pauli.
  • ▸ The introduction of Felix Agu for I. Schmidt (45') and J. Njinmah for M. Grull (60') by Werder Bremen was key in maintaining defensive solidity and preventing any equalizing efforts from FC St. Pauli.