Match report

FC St. Pauli and Hoffenheim Draw 1-1 in DFB Pokal Clash

FC St. Pauli
FC St. Pauli
1–1
PEN
1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
Oct 28, 2025

FC St. Pauli managed to hold off a resilient challenge from 1899 Hoffenheim, securing a 1-1 draw at home in the DFB Pokal. The match was characterized by strong defensive play and timely goal-scoring efforts from both sides. FC St. Pauli's early lead through H. Wahl was countered by G. Promel of Hoffenheim just before halftime. Despite numerous chances, neither side could break the deadlock until M. Pereira Lage scored for FC St. Pauli in injury time, followed immediately by A. Kramaric's penalt

Key Facts

  • • FC St. Pauli 1–1 1899 Hoffenheim (DFB Pokal)
  • • H. Wahl scored the opening goal for FC St. Pauli in the first minute.
  • • G. Promel equalized for Hoffenheim at 47'
  • • A. Kramaric scored a penalty for Hoffenheim
  • • M. Pereira Lage scored late for FC St. Pauli

Lineups

FC St. Pauli

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. A. Voll (G)
  • 5 H. Wahl (D)
  • 8 E. Smith (D)
  • 3 K. Mets (D)
  • 11 A. Pyrka (M)
  • 6 J. Sands (M)
  • 16 J. Fujita (M)
  • 23 L. Oppie (M)
  • 24 C. Metcalfe (F)
  • 17 O. Afolayan (F)
  • 27 A. Hountondji (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 N. Vasilj
  • 2 M. Saliakas
  • 7 J. Irvine
  • 9 A. Ceesay
  • 10 D. Sinani
  • 19 M. Kaars
  • 21 L. Ritzka
  • 25 A. Dzwigala
  • 28 M. Pereira Lage

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 22 A. Prass (D)
  • 2 R. Hranac (D)
  • 21 A. Hajdari (D)
  • 13 Bernardo (D)
  • 27 A. Kramaric (M)
  • 7 L. Avdullahu (M)
  • 6 G. Promel (M)
  • 29 B. Toure (M)
  • 19 T. Lemperle (F)
  • 11 F. Asllani (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Philipp
  • 25 K. Akpoguma
  • 9 I. Bebou
  • 10 M. Damar
  • 17 U. Tohumcu
  • 18 W. Burger
  • 5 O. Kabak
  • 33 M. Moerstedt
  • 54 L. Erlein

Timeline

  1. FC St. Pauli
    1' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Wahl · Assist: Eric Smith
  2. FC St. Pauli
    21' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pyrka

    Foul

  3. 1899 Hoffenheim
    40' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    G. Promel

    Foul

  4. 1899 Hoffenheim
    47' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Promel · Assist: A. Kramaric
  5. 1899 Hoffenheim
    50' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hajdari

    Foul

  6. FC St. Pauli
    66' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pyrka · On: M. Saliakas
  7. FC St. Pauli
    66' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Hountondji · On: A. Ceesay
  8. 1899 Hoffenheim
    71' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Promel · On: W. Burger
  9. FC St. Pauli
    74' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ceesay

    Foul

  10. 1899 Hoffenheim
    76' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    R. Hranac

    Foul

  11. 1899 Hoffenheim
    77' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Asllani · On: I. Bebou
  12. FC St. Pauli
    80' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Afolayan · On: M. Pereira Lage
  13. FC St. Pauli
    81' FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Metcalfe · On: M. Kaars
  14. 1899 Hoffenheim
    85' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hranac · On: O. Kabak
  15. FC St. Pauli
    86' FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mets

    Foul

  16. 1899 Hoffenheim
    86' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Lemperle · On: Umut Tohumcu
  17. FC St. Pauli
    90'+2 FC St. Pauli Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pereira Lage

    Argument

  18. FC St. Pauli
    90'+4 FC St. Pauli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Mets · On: L. Ritzka
  19. 1899 Hoffenheim
    107' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Penalty
    A. Kramaric
  20. 1899 Hoffenheim
    108' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Prass · On: K. Akpoguma
  21. 1899 Hoffenheim
    119' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kramaric

    Argument

  22. FC St. Pauli
    120' FC St. Pauli Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pereira Lage
  23. 1899 Hoffenheim
    131' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Oliver Baumann

Match Stats

Stat FC St. Pauli 1899 Hoffenheim
Fouls 15 18
Pass Accuracy 71% 84%
Offsides 2 8
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 482 689
Yellow Cards 5 5
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 342 581
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 10 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by H. Wahl gave FC St. Pauli immediate momentum and control in the first half.
  • ▸ G. Promel's equalizer at 47' shifted the game's balance, giving Hoffenheim hope of securing a win or another draw opportunity in extra time if needed.
  • ▸ M. Pereira Lage's late goal for FC St. Pauli underlined their resilience and determination to secure a positive result.