On January 14, 2026, FC St. Pauli will face VfL Wolfsburg in a critical match. Positioned at 17th in the table, FC St. Pauli sees this game as a pivotal moment for their season. Currently, Wolfsburg sits just three points ahead, intensifying the stakes of this encounter.
Match Preview: FC St. Pauli vs. VfL Wolfsburg
The upcoming game at 18:30 is significant for FC St. Pauli. A victory could allow them to climb past both Augsburg and Wolfsburg in the standings. The team must gather points as they prepare for upcoming matches against Borussia Dortmund and in an important derby.
Statistical Insights
Historically, FC St. Pauli and VfL Wolfsburg have had evenly matched encounters. All three previous Bundesliga games played in Wolfsburg ended in draws. FC St. Pauli took the lead in each match but was pegged back by Wolfsburg after the 70th minute.
- The last match ended 1-1, a scoreline many fans will remember.
- In total, FC St. Pauli remains unbeaten in six Bundesliga games against Wolfsburg.
- Out of 48 total matches, FC St. Pauli has recorded 24 victories and eight losses against Wolfsburg.
Wolfsburg’s last victory over St. Pauli was in 1994, during the final matchday of that season.
Referee Information
The match will be officiated by Frank Willenborg, an experienced referee in his final season. He has officiated FC St. Pauli’s matches extensively and has a record of 12 wins, three draws, and seven losses while officiating their games.
Player Updates
FC St. Pauli will be without Jackson Irvine due to ongoing foot issues. His injury follows a previous operation in April 2025, and the club has not disclosed the expected recovery timeline.
Recent Developments in the League
In other league news, on the same day, a match between Hamburg SV and Bayer 04 Leverkusen was canceled due to weather-related issues at Volksparkstadion. This sparked disappointed reactions among traveling fans.
Meanwhile, VfB Stuttgart managed to turn around a deficit against Eintracht Frankfurt, winning 3-2. Mainz 05 secured a crucial 2-1 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim in their relegation battle.
Conclusion
As FC St. Pauli prepares for this crucial clash against Wolfsburg, every point counts in their fight to avoid relegation. Fans eagerly anticipate the kickoff, hoping for a positive outcome that could shift the tide of their season.
