FC St. Pauli celebrated an important win in the Bundesliga relegation battle against VfB Stuttgart. The Kiezkicker won 2-1 and earned their first three points in 2026. Manolis Saliakas and Danel Sinani scored for St. Pauli. FC St. Pauli went into the game against VfB Stuttgart with a worrying record. The Kiezkicker were still without a win in 2026 and had only earned two points from five games after the winter break. VfB Stuttgart, on the other hand, presented itself in impressive form and was undefeated after the winter break. In the 35th minute, Manolis Saliakas put the Kiezkicker in the lead. After a throw-in, St. Pauli quickly switched and Saliakas hammered the ball from around 16 meters into the top right corner. In the 55th minute, Danel Sinani scored a penalty to seal the win. VfB Stuttgart tried everything to get back into the game, but found no way through the well-organized defense of the Hamburg team for a long time. In the 90th minute, substitute Jamie Leweling scored the consolation goal. Despite six minutes of stoppage time, the Kiezkicker brought the important win over the line. Manolis Saliakas was the decisive man for St. Pauli in this important game. With his precise shot from 15.22 meters into the top right corner, he put his team in the lead in the 35th minute. The full-back was also very present otherwise and helped his team with his solid defensive work. The Kiezkicker celebrated their first win in 2026 and earned their first three points. The win is an important step in the Bundesliga relegation battle.