HSV: St. Pauli - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. HSV, or Hamburger Sport-Verein, is a professional football club based in Hamburg, Germany. The club was founded in 1887 and is one of the most successful clubs in German football history.
- 2. St. Pauli, officially known as FC St. Pauli, is another football club based in Hamburg. The club was founded in 1910 and is known for its left-wing political stance and diverse fanbase.
- 3. The rivalry between HSV and St. Pauli is known as the Hamburger Stadtderby and is one of the most intense rivalries in German football. Matches between the two clubs are highly anticipated and often result in heated clashes on and off the pitch.
- 4. HSV has a larger fanbase and a more successful history compared to St. Pauli. HSV has won multiple Bundesliga titles and DFB-Pokal trophies, while St. Pauli has mainly competed in the lower divisions of German football.
- 5. The last time HSV and St. Pauli faced each other in a competitive match was in the 2018-2019 season of the 2. Bundesliga. HSV won both matches, with a 4-0 victory at home and a 2-0 victory away.
- 6. Both clubs have passionate fanbases known for their colorful support and atmosphere in the stadiums. HSV fans are known as "Rothosen" (Red Shorts), while St. Pauli fans are known for their punk and anti-establishment ethos.
- 7. HSV currently competes in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier of German football, after suffering relegation from the Bundesliga in the 2017-2018 season. St. Pauli also competes in the 2. Bundesliga and has been a consistent presence in the league in recent years.
- 8. The most recent meeting between HSV and St. Pauli in a friendly match took place in July 2020, with HSV winning 2-0. The match was held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 9. The rivalry between HSV and St. Pauli extends beyond football, with both clubs competing in other sports as well. However, it is in football where the rivalry is most intense and deeply rooted.
- 10. The next competitive match between HSV and St. Pauli is eagerly awaited by fans of both clubs. The derby matches between the two teams are always highly charged and fiercely contested, making them a must-watch for any football fan.