# FC St. Pauli struggles with extended winless streak

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/striker-injuries-sweep-across-european-clubs-sidelining-key-forwards
> Updated: 2026-09-05T08:06:47.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 23.

FC St. Pauli’s difficult transition in the 2. Bundesliga has intensified as the club struggles to secure a victory. Following a period of squad rebuilding under head coach Marcel Rapp, the team has extended its winless streak in competitive matches to 188 days.

The streak continued after a 2-2 draw against Arminia Bielefeld, marking the club’s fourth game without a win this season. Although Taichi Hara and Abdoulie Ceesay scored equalizers to rescue a point, the result highlighted persistent issues. While players Mathias Rasmussen and Eric Smith noted the team’s strong morale and control during the match, they pointed to a lack of clinical finishing and defensive lapses.

Captain David Nemeth and goalkeeper Ben Voll expressed frustration regarding defensive errors that allowed the opposition to score. Coach Rapp echoed these concerns, stating that while the team maintains control, they must improve their ability to create scoring opportunities and prevent conceding goals too easily.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: FC St. Pauli remains winless after drawing with Arminia Bielefeld

FC St. Pauli remains winless in the 2. Bundesliga after a 2-2 draw against Arminia Bielefeld, struggling with defensive errors and a lack of scoring efficiency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-remains-winless-after-drawing-with-arminia-bielefeld

### 2026-09-03: German football: Stuttgart wins 4-1 as St. Pauli winless streak hits 188 days

German football updates: VfB Stuttgart defeated 1. FC Köln 4-1, while FC St. Pauli's winless streak reached 188 days after a draw with Arminia Bielefeld.

38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-faces-difficult-start-to-2-bundesliga-season

### 2026-08-31: FC St. Pauli suffers first seasonal defeat against 1. FC Kaiserslautern

FC St. Pauli suffered its first seasonal defeat with a 1-2 home loss to 1. FC Kaiserslautern, highlighted by the early tactical substitution of defender Marcus Mathisen.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-suffers-first-seasonal-defeat-against-1-fc-kaiserslautern

### 2026-08-27: Jackson Irvine discusses departure from FC St. Pauli

Jackson Irvine addressed his departure from FC St. Pauli, noting that his relationship with the club changed significantly over the last year before his move to Cerezo Osaka.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jackson-irvine-discusses-departure-from-fc-st-pauli

### 2026-08-25: FC St. Pauli manages squad concerns ahead of transfer deadline

FC St. Pauli faces a busy period involving the upcoming transfer deadline, player performance concerns, and injury updates as they prepare to host 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-manages-squad-concerns-ahead-of-transfer-deadline

### 2026-08-20: FC St. Pauli selects Ben Voll for DFB-Pokal match against Rot-Weiss Essen

FC St. Pauli goalkeeper Ben Voll will start the DFB-Pokal match against Rot-Weiss Essen. Meanwhile, VfL Bochum's Uwe Rösler defended defender Oliver Olsen amid fan criticism.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-prepares-for-dfb-pokal-match-against-rot-weiss-essen

### 2026-08-15: FC St. Pauli draws 2-2 against Holstein Kiel in 2. Bundesliga

FC St. Pauli drew 2-2 against Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga. Meanwhile, former St. Pauli captain Jackson Irvine made a difficult debut for Cerezo Osaka in Japan.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-and-holstein-kiel-play-to-a-2-2-draw

### 2026-08-12: Marcel Rapp returns to Holstein Kiel as FC St. Pauli manager

FC St. Pauli coach Marcel Rapp returns to his former club Holstein Kiel for a 2. Bundesliga match, marking his tenth coaching duel against Tim Walter.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marcel-rapp-returns-to-holstein-kiel-as-fc-st-pauli-manager

### 2026-08-08: FC St. Pauli undergoes roster changes and faces fan reaction to Jackson Irvine departure

FC St. Pauli faces a period of roster restructuring and fan controversy following the departure of long-time captain Jackson Irvine to Cerezo Osaka.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-undergoes-roster-changes-and-faces-fan-reaction-to-jackson-irvine-departure

### 2026-07-31: FC St. Pauli seen unlikely to challenge for promotion amid squad changes

Experts Felix Kroos and Simon Terodde say FC St. Pauli will likely finish mid‑table in the 2. Bundesliga, citing squad turnover and a new coach, while fans launch a charity tip‑competition for the 2026/27 seaso

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-seen-unlikely-to-challenge-for-promotion-amid-squad-changes

### 2026-07-31: SV Germania 08 Roßlau announces three new signings as FC St. Pauli coach Marcel Rapp readies team for season

SV Germania 08 Roßlau's second team unveiled three new players, while FC St. Pauli coach Marcel Rapp outlined preseason goals ahead of the first home game versus Deportivo de A Coruña.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sv-germania-08-rolau-announces-three-new-signings-as-fc-st-pauli-coach-marcel-rapp-readies-team-for-

### 2026-07-28: FC St. Pauli gears up for new season as coach Rapp fine‑tunes the squad

FC St. Pauli, led by coach Marcel Rapp, is polishing tactics and ball work in the final ten days before the new season, after a mixed test match against Bournemouth.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-gears-up-for-new-season-as-coach-rapp-finetunes-the-squad

### 2026-07-26: FC St. Pauli wraps up training camp while Hamburg-born player ties dominate 2. Liga profile

FC St. Pauli ends its training camp with a women’s win, a noted injury, and highlights that only one Hamburg‑born player remains in its squad amid a league‑wide Hamburg presence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-wraps-up-training-camp-while-hamburg-born-player-ties-dominate-2-liga-profile

### 2026-07-22: FC St. Pauli Prepares for New Season with Pyrka Spotlight

FC St. Pauli's season preview highlighted a match with Heidenheim and new coach Marcel Rapp's praise for winger Arkadiusz Pyrka, who aims to boost his offensive output as the team opens the 2. Bundesliga on Aug

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-prepares-for-new-season-with-pyrka-spotlight

### 2026-07-17: FC St. Pauli signs veteran Branimir Hrgota and begins Austrian preseason camp

FC St. Pauli brings in veteran striker Branimir Hrgota and starts preseason in Flachau, Austria, while new signing Sam Klein misses the first training due to injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-signs-veteran-branimir-hrgota-and-begins-austrian-preseason-camp

### 2026-07-14: FC St. Pauli readies for season in Austria camp under coach Rapp

FC St. Pauli, led by new coach Marcel Rapp, heads to an Austria training camp (19‑25 July) with test games, while Rapp praises new signing Branimir Hrgota and the club launches an audio branding system.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-begins-preseason-training-with-minimal-transfer-moves-before-2-bundesliga-launch

### 2026-07-06: FC St. Pauli signs Branimir Hrgota and outlines squad plans

FC St. Pauli added Swedish forward Branimir Hrgota on a free transfer and, as coach Marcel Rapp notes, has signed Sam Klein and Marcus Mathisen while eight squad spots remain unsettled ahead of the 2. Bundeslig

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-signs-branimir-hrgota-and-outlines-squad-plans

### 2026-06-25: Marcel Rapp sets goals for FC St. Pauli after first training session

Marcel Rapp, FC St. Pauli’s new coach, praised a fit squad after the first training, set two goals – avoid relegation and aim for promotion – and promised to fill roster gaps soon.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marcel-rapp-sets-goals-for-fc-st-pauli-after-first-training-session

### 2026-06-08: FC St. Pauli appoints Marcel Rapp as new head coach

Marcel Rapp, former Holstein Kiel boss, is appointed head coach of relegated FC St. Pauli, pledging passion and a realistic approach ahead of the 2. Bundesliga season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-appoints-marcel-rapp-as-new-head-coach

### 2026-06-05: FC St. Pauli appoints Marcel Rapp as head coach ahead of DFB-Pokal clash with RW Essen

FC St. Pauli have hired Marcel Rapp as head coach and will meet RW Essen in the DFB-Pokal first round.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-appoints-marcel-rapp-as-head-coach-ahead-of-dfb-pokal-clash-with-rw-essen

### 2026-06-04: FC St. Pauli appoints Marcel Rapp as head coach after parting with Alexander Blessin

FC St. Pauli dismissed Alexander Blessin after relegation and appointed former Holstein Kiel coach Marcel Rapp to lead the club’s 2. Bundesliga revival.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-parts-ways-with-coach-alexander-blessin-after-relegation

### 2026-05-20: FC St. Pauli set for squad overhaul as defender Karol Mets and goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj exit

FC St. Pauli announces defender Karol Mets and keeper Nikola Vasilj will depart after relegation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-st-pauli-set-for-squad-overhaul-as-defender-karol-mets-and-goalkeeper-nikola-vasilj-exit

### 2026-04-22: St. Pauli striker sidelined for months with knee injury sustained in training

St. Pauli striker sidelined for months due to knee injury in training, adding to season-long injury woes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-pauli-striker-sidelined-for-months-with-knee-injury-sustained-in-training

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