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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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	33	27	5	1	117-35	82	86	W 19 April: Bayern München 4 - 2 VfB Stuttgart W 25 April: FSV Mainz 05 3 - 4 Bayern München W No match found D No match found W 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
2	Borussia Dortmund	33	21	7	5	68-34	34	70	L 18 April: 1899 Hoffenheim 2 - 1 Borussia Dortmund L No match found W No match found L No match found W 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
3	RB Leipzig	33	20	5	8	65-43	22	65	W 18 April: Eintracht Frankfurt 1 - 3 RB Leipzig W 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin W No match found L No match found W No match found
4	VfB Stuttgart	33	18	7	8	69-47	22	61	W No match found L No match found D 02 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 3 - 3 VfB Stuttgart D No match found W No match found
5	1899 Hoffenheim	33	18	7	8	65-48	17	61	D No match found W 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim W No match found D No match found W No match found
6	Bayer Leverkusen	33	17	7	9	67-46	21	58	W No match found L No match found W 02 May: Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 1 RB Leipzig W No match found L No match found
7	SC Freiburg	33	12	8	13	47-56	-9	44	W 19 April: SC Freiburg 2 - 1 1. FC Heidenheim W No match found L No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Eintracht Frankfurt	33	11	10	12	59-63	-4	43	W No match found L No match found D No match found L 08 May: Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt L No match found
9	FC Augsburg	33	12	7	14	45-57	-12	43	D No match found W No match found D No match found W 09 May: FC Augsburg 3 - 1 Borussia Mönchengladbach W No match found
10	FSV Mainz 05	33	9	10	14	42-53	-11	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found
11	Hamburger SV	33	9	10	14	39-53	-14	37	L 18 April: Werder Bremen 3 - 1 Hamburger SV L 25 April: Hamburger SV 1 - 2 1899 Hoffenheim L No match found W 10 May: Hamburger SV 3 - 2 SC Freiburg W No match found
12	Union Berlin	33	9	9	15	40-58	-18	36	L 18 April: Union Berlin 1 - 2 VfL Wolfsburg L 24 April: RB Leipzig 3 - 1 Union Berlin L No match found D No match found W 16 May: Union Berlin 4 - 0 FC Augsburg
13	Borussia Mönchengladbach	33	8	11	14	38-53	-15	35	L No match found D 25 April: VfL Wolfsburg 0 - 0 Borussia Mönchengladbach D No match found W No match found L No match found
14	1. FC Köln	33	7	11	15	48-58	-10	32	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 16 May: Bayern München 5 - 1 1. FC Köln
15	Werder Bremen	33	8	8	17	37-58	-21	32	L No match found W No match found D No match found L 09 May: 1899 Hoffenheim 1 - 0 Werder Bremen L 16 May: Werder Bremen 0 - 2 Borussia Dortmund
16	VfL Wolfsburg	33	6	8	19	42-68	-26	26	L No match found W No match found D 03 May: SC Freiburg 1 - 1 VfL Wolfsburg D No match found L No match found
17	1. FC Heidenheim	33	6	8	19	41-70	-29	26	W No match found L No match found W No match found D No match found W No match found
18	FC St. Pauli	33	6	8	19	28-57	-29	26	L No match found D No match found L 03 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 2 FSV Mainz 05 L 09 May: RB Leipzig 2 - 1 FC St. Pauli L 16 May: FC St. Pauli 1 - 3 VfL Wolfsburg

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.