FC St. Pauli seen unlikely to challenge for promotion amid squad changes

Football analysts Felix Kroos and Simon Terodde warned that FC St. Pauli is not expected to be a promotion contender in the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season. They cited extensive turnover in the squad, the departure of several key players and a lack of clear leadership, describing the outlook as a “rather uneventful” campaign that will likely see the club finish in the mid‑table rather than in the top three.

The club entered the new season under head coach Marcel Rapp after the dismissal of Alexander Blessin, and the experts highlighted uncertainty surrounding captain Irvine and the overall team morale. While they do not foresee a relegation battle, they also doubt St. Pauli can break into the promotion spots.

Separately, a fan‑run tip‑competition called “MillernTon” has been launched for the 2026/27 season, allowing supporters to predict match results and contribute to charity initiatives such as “Tippen gegen Krebs.” The contest, hosted on the Tipp.One platform, aims to engage the club’s fan base while raising funds for cancer research.