Derby fever at Millerntor: St. Pauli calls for a fan march!

Derby fever at Millerntor: St. Pauli calls for a fan march!

On Friday, January 21, 2026, the eagerly awaited second leg of the Hamburg city derby in the Bundesliga will take place in the Millerntor Stadium. FC St. Pauli welcomes Hamburger SV for a new edition of their decades-long rivalry. Kick-off is at 8:30 p.m. and the anticipation among the fans is palpable. Ultrà Sankt Pauli calls on all fans to join in a derby march. The meeting point is in the ski jump from 4 p.m., before the fan community sets off from Achidi-John-Platz to the stadium at 6 p.m. A clear indication of the dress code for the meeting heralds the shared atmosphere.

The rivalry between Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli has a long history. The two teams have faced each other 112 times since 1919, with HSV winning 70 of the games so far. St. Pauli, on the other hand, recorded 25 wins. The first meeting took place on December 7, 1919, with a devastating 9-0 victory for HSV. Interestingly, the derby is not only sportingly charged, but also brings with it political dimensions. HSV is often viewed as a suburban club, while St. Pauli has a fanatical, left-leaning following that may well be dissatisfied with their values.

Review of the first leg

In the first leg of the current season at the Volksparkstadion, St. Pauli triumphed with a clear 2-0 and sent a message to the competition. This performance now increases the enthusiasm enormously before the second leg, which will revive the history of the two clubs.

The latest periodization of derby history shows that St. Pauli was based in the Bundesliga between 1988 and 2002, but failed to achieve a derby victory. After several years in the shadows, FC St. Pauli returned to the 2nd Bundesliga in 2007 and returned to the Bundesliga in 2010, where there were further thrilling encounters. The first derby since 1962 in St. Pauli ended 1-1, while the second leg for the Kiez-Kicker ended 1-0. It is noteworthy that the times in which Hamburger SV asserted itself in the Bundesliga were not all beneficial for HSV.

The promotion of HSV in the 2025/26 season has once again fueled the excitement around the city derby after the club was promoted from the 2nd Bundesliga last year. This puts FC St. Pauli and its fan block once again on a direct confrontation course with their city rivals. The history of the derby is often one of passionate arguments and heated discussions, so both players and fans should be prepared for an intense atmosphere.

A place in history

The city derby is currently one of the most interesting football conflicts in German sport. The constant clashes in different leagues ensure that this rivalry stays alive and the supporters of both clubs continue to passionately support their teams. With a background steeped in history and a clear goal – victory – the upcoming derby is a must for all football fans in Hamburg.

The upcoming encounter promises not only high sporting excitement, but also a celebration of the shared passion for football. Anyone who wants to be part of this great rivalry should get there early on Friday because the derby march and atmosphere will be unforgettable. The pages of offer more insight into the rivalry St. Pauli 24 and Wikipedia.

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