Regionalliga-Nord: Werder U23 meets St. Pauli II – who will get the first win?

Regionalliga-Nord: Werder U23 meets St. Pauli II – who will get the first win?

In football, every goal counts, and the U23s of Werder Bremen and the second team of FC St. Pauli face a challenge this Saturday, August 10, 2025. Both teams have not yet won in the Regionalliga Nord and are hoping for their first taste of success when they meet at the Edmund Plambeck Stadium in Norderstedt at 2 p.m. Loud Dike room The live ticker will begin with the starting lineups at 1:40 p.m.

The starting situation couldn't be more exciting: Werder Bremen U23 experienced a cold start to the season with a 5-1 defeat against Weiche Flensburg. The Kiezkickers from St. Pauli didn't have a better fate either, they had to admit defeat in the first two games. After a bitter 5-0 home defeat against SV Drochtersen/Assel, there was a narrow 0-1 defeat in the second match against Bremer SV, which was made even more complicated by a red card from Rawley St. John in the 10th minute, according to the website FC St Pauli explained.

The challenges at a glance

Coach Christian Brand from Werder Bremen emphasized before the duel that the focus is on a more stable defense and at the same time the offense needs to be made more effective. In today's game, Werder Bremen's U23s will have to do without several young professionals who were used in the friendly against Udinese Calcio. Affected players include Patrice Covic, Karim Coulibaly and Mick Schmetgens.

The encounter will not only be a test of strength and nerve for both teams, but also a key opportunity for the players to demonstrate their values. Werder Bremen's U23s have struggled with only one game appearance and one heavy defeat so far this season, but they are characterized by strong test match results such as a 4:1 against Atlas Delmenhorst and a 5:1 against Borussia Mönchengladbach's U23s, which illustrate the potential and talents of this young team.

Looking at the regional league

The Regionalliga Nord, in which these two U23 teams also play, is bringing a breath of fresh air to northern German football. We are currently working on distributing game modes for juniors. From the 2024/2025 season, for example, there will be a restructuring in the A and B juniors, as they will now be integrated into DFB youth leagues, as shown on NordFV can be read.

In summary, today's game could be crucial for both teams' confidence. After a series of unfortunate games, the desire for their first win is palpable and the spectators can look forward to an exciting duel at the Edmund Plambeck Stadium.