FC St. Pauli

Club Overview

FC St. Pauli, founded in 1910, is a German professional football club based in the vibrant St. Pauli district of Hamburg. Known for their rebellious spirit and unique identity, they’ve become a symbol of social activism both on and off the pitch. FC St. Pauli competes in the Bundesliga, having secured promotion to the top tier for the 2024–25 season¹.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Fußball-Club St. Pauli von 1910 e.V.
• Nickname: Kiezkicker
• Slogan: N/A
• Home Ground: Millerntor-Stadion (Capacity: 29,546)²

History

The club’s roots trace back to 1899 when a group of young men established the St. Pauli Turnverein von 1899. The football department officially branched out in 1910, kickstarting their influential journey in the footballing world. They’ve experienced yo-yo years, promotions, and relegations, but their passionate fan base remains unwavering³.

Achievements

The club has a rich history:

• German 2. Bundesliga Champion (1976/77).
• German Regionalliga North Champion (multiple titles).
• Landespokal Hamburg Winner (multiple titles)².

Biggest Rivalry/Derby

The Hamburg derby, also known as the Hamburger Stadtderby, pits the club against their cross-city rivals, Hamburger SV. These clashes are intense, with a total of 107 meetings since 1919. HSV has won 68 games, while FC St. Pauli has secured 23 victories⁴.

Biggest Wins

1. September 14, 1947: FC St. Pauli thrashed Hannover 96 10-0 in the Oberliga Nord.
2. May 24, 1953: A dominant 10-1 victory over SV Waltershof in the Northern German Cup.
3. August 16, 2006: An impressive 9-0 win against SV Börnsen in the ODDSET-Pokal⁵.

Biggest Loss

FC St. Pauli’s heaviest defeat was a 9-0 loss to Hamburger SV in the Oberliga Nord in 1957⁵.

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