Pure excitement: SV Werder Bremen welcomes FC St. Pauli in the Weserstadion!

Pure excitement: SV Werder Bremen welcomes FC St. Pauli in the Weserstadion!

On Saturday, October 4th, it will be “fight for the points” again in the Weserstadion: SV Werder Bremen welcomes FC St. Pauli on the 6th matchday of the Bundesliga. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m. and the atmosphere promises to be electric as the fan bases of both clubs are eager for this duel. Historically, St. Pauli hasn't won in the Weserstadion for a long time - it's been a full 69 years since their last victory was celebrated, and there was also no success to report in 18 competitive games. So both teams have a lot to make up for.

The current performances speak for themselves: Werder Bremen have recorded one win, one draw and three defeats this season, most recently they disappointed with clear defeats, including a 0:4 against Bayern and 0:3 against Freiburg. The defense is porous, with 14 goals conceded already, and a home win has not yet been recorded. St. Pauli, on the other hand, is coming with a bit of tailwind and has had two wins, one draw and two defeats in its first games this season. The team is currently in the middle of the table with seven points, although their last game was lost 2-1 against Leverkusen.

Tradition and rivalry

Werder Bremen and FC St. Pauli have been rivals for a long time - in the last 17 meetings, St. Pauli has not been able to win against Bremen. The support of the loyal fans will also be missed this year, as many St. Pauli supporters had difficulty getting tickets as demand was high. This is a clear sign of the passionate fan culture that surrounds both clubs. The fans are called upon to support an away win – “Support the team to an away win in the Weserstadion!” is called. Particular attention should also be paid to the historic games: In November 1987, after an unfortunate defeat in Moscow, Werder managed an impressive turnaround with a 6-2 win after extra time.

To lighten the mood a little, don't forget: In 2007 there was a 2-0 win for St. Pauli against the second team from Werder in the Regionalliga Nord. This will certainly concern supporters of both sides, because victory is all that counts in this clash - no matter what statistics and traditions pile up.

Transmission and stages

The match in the Weser Stadium, which is located on the banks of the Weser and also has its own pier, will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Bundesliga 2. The preliminary reporting begins at 2 p.m. and commentator Oliver Seidler will accompany the viewers through the game. Sky customers also have the option of streaming the game via the Sky Go app. Unfortunately the game will not be broadcast on free TV, but the summaries can be followed on Sky Sport from 5:30 p.m.

The battle for capacity in the 1st Bundesliga is in full swing, and statistics show: the mood and the number of spectators are crucial. This season the capacity utilization of the stadiums is at a high level, which speaks for the excitement in the league. The St. Pauli fans in particular are tireless in their support - even if direct access to the games is sometimes a challenge. The longing for a healthy football stadium experience is great and will also be clearly felt this Saturday.

The fans can expect an exciting afternoon. Who will leave the pitch as the winner this time? Will it be Bremen who finally celebrate their first home win, or will the Kiezkickers manage to get rid of an old tradition after all these years? One thing is certain: everything will be given on the pitch! Those interested can find further information and current updates at Transfermarkt or [RND]. Statista.