Match Preview
Mark your calendars: Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli goes live on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 18:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Germany. Cup. First round encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Robert Hartmann has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Light rain, 14Β°C. Key absences could shape this game β Klein is a concern for Rot-Weiss Essen, while Lange may miss out for St. Pauli. These two sides have a rich history: Rot-Weiss Essen 0 - 3 St. Pauli (2023). Rot-Weiss Essen 0 - 4 St. Pauli (2021). Rot-Weiss Essen 3 - 4 St. Pauli (2024). Rot-Weiss Essen 4 - 0 St. Pauli (2024). Rot-Weiss Essen 0 - 0 St. Pauli (2023). We're going with 1:2 as our predicted scoreline.
Post-Match Summary
It's all over! Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli ended 0:0 in this Germany. Cup. First round encounter at Home Arena. Both teams showed quality and the fans in Germany witnessed an exciting 90 minutes of football.
Fan Reactions (8)
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β 4.3 / 5
(8 reviews)
My heart says Rot-Weiss Essen, my head says draw. Best game of the season! Let's go with 2:1.
St. Pauli have been in fantastic form lately. Totally deserved win! I'm calling 2:3.
The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Aug 23! The ref was blind! I think it'll be 3:3.
I've watched every Rot-Weiss Essen game this season. Legendary performance! This one ends 1:0 for sure.
Rot-Weiss Essen vs St. Pauli is always a cracker! Can't believe what I just watched! My money is on 1:2.
Just got my ticket for the match on Aug 23! What an incredible match! Hoping for 1:3 in our favor.
No way St. Pauli wins this at Rot-Weiss Essen's ground. Goalkeeper was a wall! Final score: 0:0.
Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Defense was rock solid! Expecting 3:3.