FC St. Pauli vs VfB Stuttgart Highlights and Goals

Bundesliga

2:30 PMFebruary 7, 2026

Regular Season - 21

FC St. Pauli

Show Score

2 - 1

HT:(1 - 0)

VfB Stuttgart

Millerntor-Stadion

Referee: Benjamin Brand, Germany

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FC St. Pauli

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VfB Stuttgart

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Match Stats

Ball possession

32%

68%

1.77

Expected goals (xG)

0.88

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

15

Total shots

8

7

Shots on target

3

3

Shots off target

3

5

Blocked shots

2

10

Shots inside box

6

5

Shots outside box

2

5

Corner kicks

5

0

Offsides

2

Passing

303

Total passes

645

222 (73%)

Accurate passes

555 (86%)

Discipline

9

Fouls

10

0

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

5

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Lineup

FC St. Pauli

3-4-2-1

22 G N. Vasilj 6.2

3 D K. Mets 6.7

15 D T. Ando 6.6

25 D A. Dzwigala 6.7

11 M A. Pyrka 35' 7.2

7 M J. Irvine (C) 6.9

6 M J. Sands 6.7

2 M M. Saliakas 35' 8.0

20 F M. Rasmussen 6.3

10 F D. Sinani 55' 6.9

19 F M. Kaars 6.2

Substitutes

1 G B. A. Voll

34 D J. Robatsch

23 D L. Oppie

21 D L. Ritzka 90+5' Replaced by A. Pyrka

14 D F. Stevens

44 M N. Schmidt

38 F R. Aigbekaen

18 F T. Hara 90+5' Replaced by M. Kaars

9 F A. Ceesay

Coach

Alexander Blessin

VfB Stuttgart

4-2-3-1

33 G A. Nubel 7.6

7 D M. Mittelstadt 6.9

3 D R. Hendriks 7.0

29 D F. Jeltsch 7.2

4 D J. Vagnoman 6.2

6 M A. Stiller 7.2

16 M A. Karazor (C) 6.7

10 M C. Fuhrich 6.2

26 M D. Undav 57' Tripping 6.2

11 M B. El Khannouss 6.3

9 F E. Demirovic 72' Roughing 6.7

Substitutes

1 G F. Bredlow

2 D A. Al Dakhil

15 D P. Stenzel

22 D L. Assignon 69' Replaced by J. Vagnoman 6.3

24 D J. Chabot

30 M C. Andres 85' Replaced by A. Karazor 6.6

18 F J. Leweling 90' 46' Replaced by B. El Khannouss 7.6

25 F Jeremy Arevalo 90' 85' Replaced by E. Demirovic 6.7

27 F B. Bouanani 69' Replaced by C. Fuhrich 6.3

Coach

Sebastian Hoeness

Bundesliga Standings - Bundesliga

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Bayern München	24	20	3	1	88-23	65	63	D 31 January: Hamburger SV 2 - 2 Bayern München W 08 February: Bayern München 5 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim W 14 February: Werder Bremen 0 - 3 Bayern München W 21 February: Bayern München 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt W 28 February: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Bayern München
2	Borussia Dortmund	24	15	7	2	51-25	26	52	W 01 February: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 1. FC Heidenheim W 07 February: VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund W 13 February: Borussia Dortmund 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 D 21 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund L 28 February: Borussia Dortmund 2 - 3 Bayern München
3	1899 Hoffenheim	24	14	4	6	49-31	18	46	W 31 January: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 1 Union Berlin L 08 February: Bayern München 5 - 1 1899 Hoffenheim W 14 February: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 SC Freiburg D 21 February: 1. FC Köln 2 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L 28 February: 1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 FC St. Pauli
4	VfB Stuttgart	24	14	4	6	48-32	16	46	W 01 February: VfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 SC Freiburg L 07 February: FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart W 14 February: VfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 1. FC Köln D 22 February: 1. FC Heidenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart W 01 March: VfB Stuttgart 4 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg
5	RB Leipzig	24	13	5	6	46-33	13	44	L 31 January: RB Leipzig 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 W 08 February: 1. FC Köln 1 - 2 RB Leipzig D 15 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg D 21 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 Borussia Dortmund W 01 March: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 RB Leipzig
6	Bayer Leverkusen	23	12	4	7	44-29	15	40	W No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found D No match found
7	Eintracht Frankfurt	24	9	7	8	48-49	-1	34	L 31 January: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 Bayer Leverkusen D 06 February: Union Berlin 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt W 14 February: Eintracht Frankfurt 3 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 21 February: Bayern München 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt W 01 March: Eintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 SC Freiburg
8	SC Freiburg	24	9	6	9	34-39	-5	33	L 01 February: VfB Stuttgart 1 - 0 SC Freiburg W 07 February: SC Freiburg 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 14 February: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 0 SC Freiburg W 22 February: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 01 March: Eintracht Frankfurt 2 - 0 SC Freiburg
9	FC Augsburg	24	9	4	11	30-41	-11	31	W 31 January: FC Augsburg 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli L 07 February: FSV Mainz 05 2 - 0 FC Augsburg W 15 February: FC Augsburg 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim W 21 February: VfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 FC Augsburg W 27 February: FC Augsburg 2 - 0 1. FC Köln
10	Union Berlin	24	7	7	10	29-38	-9	28	L 31 January: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 1 Union Berlin D 06 February: Union Berlin 1 - 1 Eintracht Frankfurt L 14 February: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 Union Berlin W 21 February: Union Berlin 1 - 0 Bayer Leverkusen L 28 February: Borussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Union Berlin
11	Hamburger SV	23	6	8	9	26-34	-8	26	D No match found W 14 February: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 Union Berlin W No match found D No match found L 04 March: Hamburger SV 0 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen
12	Borussia Mönchengladbach	24	6	7	11	27-39	-12	25	D 31 January: Werder Bremen 1 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach D 07 February: Borussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 1 Bayer Leverkusen L 14 February: Eintracht Frankfurt 3 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 22 February: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W 28 February: Borussia Mönchengladbach 1 - 0 Union Berlin
13	1. FC Köln	24	6	6	12	33-41	-8	24	W 30 January: 1. FC Köln 1 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg L 08 February: 1. FC Köln 1 - 2 RB Leipzig L 14 February: VfB Stuttgart 3 - 1 1. FC Köln D 21 February: 1. FC Köln 2 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L 27 February: FC Augsburg 2 - 0 1. FC Köln
14	FSV Mainz 05	24	5	8	11	27-39	-12	23	W 31 January: RB Leipzig 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 W 07 February: FSV Mainz 05 2 - 0 FC Augsburg L 13 February: Borussia Dortmund 4 - 0 FSV Mainz 05 D 20 February: FSV Mainz 05 1 - 1 Hamburger SV D 28 February: Bayer Leverkusen 1 - 1 FSV Mainz 05
15	FC St. Pauli	24	6	5	13	23-40	-17	23	L 31 January: FC Augsburg 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli W 07 February: FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 VfB Stuttgart L 14 February: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 FC St. Pauli W 22 February: FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 Werder Bremen W 28 February: 1899 Hoffenheim 0 - 1 FC St. Pauli
16	Werder Bremen	24	5	7	12	25-44	-19	22	D 31 January: Werder Bremen 1 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach L 07 February: SC Freiburg 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 14 February: Werder Bremen 0 - 3 Bayern München L 22 February: FC St. Pauli 2 - 1 Werder Bremen W 28 February: Werder Bremen 2 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim
17	VfL Wolfsburg	24	5	5	14	33-53	-20	20	L 30 January: 1. FC Köln 1 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg L 07 February: VfL Wolfsburg 1 - 2 Borussia Dortmund D 15 February: RB Leipzig 2 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 21 February: VfL Wolfsburg 2 - 3 FC Augsburg L 01 March: VfB Stuttgart 4 - 0 VfL Wolfsburg
18	1. FC Heidenheim	24	3	5	16	22-53	-31	14	L 01 February: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 1. FC Heidenheim L 07 February: 1. FC Heidenheim 0 - 2 Hamburger SV L 15 February: FC Augsburg 1 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim D 22 February: 1. FC Heidenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart L 28 February: Werder Bremen 2 - 0 1. FC Heidenheim

Qualification/Relegation

• Champions League
• UEFA Europa League
• Conference League Qualification
• Relegation Playoffs
• Relegation

FC St. Pauli delivered a stunning performance, securing a critical 2-1 Bundesliga victory over VfB Stuttgart at a raucous Millerntor-Stadion. Goals from Manolis Saliakas and Danel Sinani powered the home side to a memorable win.

St. Pauli, languishing in 17th position with just 17 points, faced a formidable challenge against fourth-placed Stuttgart. The visitors arrived boasting 39 points and a strong run of form, looking to consolidate their European qualification spot.

The atmosphere in Hamburg was electric from kickoff. Stuttgart dominated early possession, controlling 68% of the ball. However, St. Pauli’s defense remained compact, denying the visitors clear-cut opportunities in the final third.

Despite Stuttgart’s territorial control, it was St. Pauli who found the breakthrough. In the 35th minute, Manolis Saliakas received a precise pass from Arkadiusz Pyrka. Saliakas then drilled a powerful shot beyond goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, sending the home crowd wild.

The first half concluded with the hosts holding a surprising one-goal advantage. Stuttgart’s coaching staff faced the challenge of translating their possession into genuine goal threats. St. Pauli, meanwhile, needed to maintain their defensive discipline and sharpness on the break.

The second half began with immediate drama for the visitors. St. Pauli extended their lead in the 55th minute when Danel Sinani stepped up to convert a penalty. His composed strike doubled the advantage for the relegation battlers.

Stuttgart responded with a series of substitutions to inject urgency into their attack. Jamie Leweling came on at halftime and proved influential. However, frustrations mounted, with Deniz Undav picking up a yellow card in the 57th minute. Eren Demirovic also received a booking for rough play in the 72nd minute.

As the clock ticked down, Stuttgart intensified their pressure. Their efforts finally paid off in the 90th minute. Jamie Leweling connected with a pass from substitute Jeremy Arevalo, guiding the ball home to halve the deficit. This late goal set up a nervy finish.

Despite conceding late, St. Pauli held firm. The statistics highlighted the home side’s efficiency; they registered 15 total shots with 7 on target. This generated an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.77. In contrast, Stuttgart managed only 8 shots with 3 on target and an xG of 0.88. Goalkeeper Nübel made 5 crucial saves for Stuttgart.

This vital 2-1 triumph marks a significant moment for FC St. Pauli in their fight for Bundesliga survival. For VfB Stuttgart, it is a missed opportunity to solidify their position in the top four. The result showcases the unpredictable nature of top-flight German football.