FC Köln 1-1 St. Pauli: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of FC Köln 1-1 St. Pauli in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between FC Köln and St. Pauli ended in a 1-1 draw. FC Köln took the lead early in the second half when Said El Mala scored in the 51st minute, assisted by Luca Waldschmidt, building on their recent form that included a win over Hamburger SV but also back-to-back losses. St. Pauli, who had been struggling with four consecutive defeats before this game, pushed hard but couldn’t find an equaliser until deep into stoppage time.

Ricky-Jade Jones levelled the score for St. Pauli in the 90+4th minute, with an assist from Danel Sinani, snatching a point in dramatic fashion. This late goal came after both teams made several substitutions, with FC Köln bringing on players like Ísak Jóhannesson and Ragnar Ache in the 73rd minute to maintain control. For St. Pauli, the draw halts their losing streak, while FC Köln’s recent draws against Werder Bremen and now St. Pauli show they’re finding some consistency but struggling to convert dominance into wins.

FC Köln held a possession advantage with 57% compared to St. Pauli’s 43%, which allowed them to control much of the game’s tempo, though St. Pauli’s 63 successful dribbles far outpaced Köln’s 25, indicating the visitors were more effective in breaking through on the counter. Corners were closely contested at 5-4 in Köln’s favour, suggesting both sides created set-piece opportunities, while each team recorded one assist, reflecting the single goals scored. St. Pauli picked up the only yellow card of the match, given to Ricky-Jade Jones in the 90+5th minute, and both sides used all five substitutions, with Köln making changes like Ísak Jóhannesson replacing Denis Huseinbasic at 73 minutes and St. Pauli introducing Adam Dzwigala for Hauke Wahl at half-time to adjust their approach.

No red cards or penalties were issued, and the lack of injury-time goals beyond Jones’ late strike kept the contest tight until the end.

The game’s turning point came in the 51st minute when Said El Mala put FC Köln ahead, finishing off an assist from Luca Waldschmidt to break the deadlock after a goalless first half. St. Pauli responded with a half-time substitution, as Adam Dzwigala replaced Hauke Wahl at 46 minutes, which helped stabilise their defence. Later changes, such as Ricky-Jade Jones coming on for Martijn Kaars at 68 minutes, proved crucial as Jones scored the equaliser in the 90+4th minute, assisted by Danel Sinani who had replaced James Sands at 73 minutes.

FC Köln’s substitutions, including Ísak Jóhannesson for Denis Huseinbasic and Ragnar Ache for Marius Bülter both at 73 minutes, aimed to protect their lead, but St. Pauli’s persistence paid off. The only card was a yellow to Ricky-Jade Jones in the 90+5th minute, likely for his celebrations or a minor infringement following the goal.

FC Köln lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, which gave them width and attacking options, with players like Said El Mala and Luca Waldschmidt forming a key partnership in the forward line that led to the opening goal. Substitutions saw Ísak Jóhannesson replace Denis Huseinbasic, Ragnar Ache come on for Marius Bülter, Florian Kainz for Tom Krauß, Linton Maina for Said El Mala, and Kristoffer Lund for Luca Waldschmidt, adjusting their midfield and attack as the game progressed.

St. Pauli set up in a 5-4-1 shape, focusing on defensive solidity while looking for counter-attacking opportunities, with Ricky-Jade Jones making an impact after replacing Martijn Kaars to add pace up front. Other changes included Adam Dzwigala for Hauke Wahl, Connor Metcalfe for Mathias Pereira Lage, Danel Sinani for James Sands, and Abdoulie Ceesay for Karol Mets, which helped shift momentum late on and secure the equaliser.

Said El Mala was Bwin’s Man of the Match for FC Köln, standing out with his goal in the 51st minute that gave his side the lead, though he recorded no assists, big chances created, or key passes in the data. His contribution was pivotal in a tightly contested game, showcasing his ability to deliver in key moments before being replaced by Linton Maina in the 82nd minute.

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs St. Pauli (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Werder Bremen (A)
• Loss: 3-4 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Hamburger SV (H)

Recent Bundesliga matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs FC Köln (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Bayern München (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs FC Union Berlin (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs SC Freiburg (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Borussia Mönchengladbach (H)

FC Köln have just drawn 1-1 at home to St. Pauli, leaving them in 8th place on 16 points after a run that includes two recent draws but also losses to Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Their next match is against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on 2025-12-13 at 17:30, with the opposition currently 4th on 23 points, offering Köln a chance to climb towards European spots if they can build on their earlier win over Hamburger SV.

St. Pauli have just drawn 1-1 away to FC Köln, keeping them in 17th place on 8 points following a tough spell of four straight losses to teams like FC Bayern München and SC Freiburg. Their next fixture is against Heidenheim on 2025-12-13 at 14:30, with the opposition currently 16th on 11 points, presenting an opportunity to gain ground in the relegation battle and turn around their form.

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