Rot-Weiß Essen – FC St. Pauli

Rot‑Weiß Essen secured a comfortable 2‑0 victory at home over FC St. Pauli, extending their dominance in the head‑to‑head encounters this season after winning the sole previous meeting. The win leaves FC St. Pauli perched in eighth place with seven points from six games – a record of one win, four draws and a single loss, and a balanced goal tally of eight for and eight against. Rot‑Weiß Essen’s three points from the match improve their standing, though their exact league position remains unreported. The result also widens the gap between the two clubs, as St. Pauli now trails their opponents in the direct rivalry.