Second city derby proves second rate as St Pauli and Hamburg toil over goal-less draw

By: The Associated Press Posted: 4:02 PM CST Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — St. Pauli and Hamburg drew 0-0 in a lacklustre derby that lifted St. Pauli off the bottom of the Bundesliga on Friday but did little to animate a dismal run of one win in 15.

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This article was published 23/01/2026 (254 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

The match between the two biggest teams in Germany’s second city failed to spark, particularly in a first half that saw just one shot on target, and that in stoppage time.

There were a few more chances in the second 45 minutes but no one with the composure to stamp his mark on the game.