FC St. Pauli displayed attacking flair in a pre‑season test against Spanish top‑flight newcomers Deportivo de A Coruña on July 28, 2026, ending in a 2‑2 draw. In front of 17,139 fans at Millerntor, Taichi Hara opened the scoring in the 17th minute, Bright Ede equalised, Martijn Kaars restored the lead in the 72nd, and Zakaria Eddahchouri levelled in the 84th.
What happened in the test?
The match started at a high tempo, with Hara putting St. Pauli ahead early. Deportivo responded quickly, and after an hour Ede made it 1‑1. In the second half, St. Pauli dominated midfield play, allowing Kaars to score in the 72nd minute. Near the end, Eddahchouri secured the 2‑2 finish. Coach Marcel Rapp praised the offensive moves but noted the two goals conceded could have been avoided.
Why does the result matter?
Even as a friendly, the draw offers insight ahead of the 2. Bundesliga season. St. Pauli created more chances inside the box than Deportivo, suggesting a revived attack. However, defensive lapses need fixing before the league starts. The club sits after the 2025 season in 18th place with 26 points, 6 wins, 8 draws and 20 losses, highlighting the urgency to improve.
What comes next?
Following the draw, St. Pauli will use upcoming friendlies to tighten the back line and sharpen attacking options. The club plans targeted summer signings to boost a goal tally that currently stands at 29 scored and 60 conceded, a -31 difference. With Bayern Munich 63 points ahead, the team must translate test‑match form into league points to close the gap.
Current context data
The last official league result was a 1‑3 loss to VfL Wolfsburg on May 16, 2026, and recent form reads 0W‑0D‑4L (LLLL). Despite the slump, the test match offers hope that the squad can find consistency and defensive stability to avoid relegation.
