# FC St. Pauli and Rot-Weiss Essen fan tensions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fc-st-pauli-and-rot-weiss-essen-fan-tensions > Updated: 2026-08-26T12:18:49.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Tensions between FC St. Pauli and Rot-Weiss Essen supporters escalated during a DFB-Pokal match in Essen, driven by political friction between St. Pauli’s left-wing ultra group and Rot-Weiss Essen fans accused of far-right affiliations. Prior to the match, rumors of a planned confrontation between approximately 100 supporters from each side circulated, alongside reports of anti-St. Pauli graffiti appearing on a tram in Hamburg. Following Rot-Weiss Essen’s 2-0 victory, the situation shifted from political rivalry to allegations of sexual discrimination. Reports indicated that a female employee of FC St. Pauli was subjected to verbal abuse and sexual discrimination by several men near the main stand for several minutes after the game. Rot-Weiss Essen has issued a public apology to the affected employee and FC St. Pauli, stating that such behavior has “no place at Rot-Weiss Essen,” and is currently investigating the incident to identify the perpetrators. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Rot-Weiss Essen investigates sexism allegations after DFB-Pokal win Rot-Weiss Essen is investigating reports of sexual discrimination against an FC St. Pauli employee following their 2-0 DFB-Pokal win, while the team celebrates a resurgence in form under coach Uwe Koschinat. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rot-weiss-essen-investigates-sexism-allegations-after-dfb-pokal-win ### 2026-08-25: FC St. Pauli and Rot-Weiss Essen fans clash amid political tensions Political tensions and reports of planned clashes marked the encounter between FC St. Pauli and Rot-Weiss Essen supporters during a recent football match in Essen. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-and-rot-weiss-essen-fans-clash-amid-political-tensions --- Cite as: FC St. Pauli and Rot-Weiss Essen fan tensions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fc-st-pauli-and-rot-weiss-essen-fan-tensions