While Bayern Munich have traditionally dominated this fixture, FC St. Pauli’s rare successes are celebrated as iconic moments in Bundesliga history. Here’s the complete timeline, records, and standout players who left their mark.
Timeline of Matches
| Date | Venue | Result | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1977 | Munich | Bayern 4–2 St. Pauli | Early Bundesliga clash; Bayern in control. |
| 2 Mar 1991 | Munich | St. Pauli 1–0 Bayern | Famous upset; St. Pauli shocked the champions. |
| 9 Sep 2006 | Hamburg (DFB-Pokal) | Bayern 2–1 St. Pauli (AET) | Extra-time drama; Bayern narrowly escaped. |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Millerntor-Stadion | Bayern 1–0 St. Pauli | First Bundesliga meeting in 13 years; Musiala’s winner. |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Allianz Arena, Munich | Bayern 3–2 St. Pauli | Five-goal thriller; Sané’s brace was decisive. |
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
| Competition | Matches | Bayern Wins | St. Pauli Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| DFB-Pokal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Top Players in This Rivalry
For Bayern Munich
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Jamal Musiala – Scored the decisive goal in 2024, underlining his status as Bayern’s generational talent.
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Leroy Sané – His brace in 2025 secured a thrilling 3–2 win; one of his best Bundesliga outings.
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Oliver Kahn (1990s–2000s) – Between the posts during earlier encounters, symbolizing Bayern’s defensive backbone.
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Gerd Müller (1970s) – Although near the end of his career in 1977, he featured in early Bayern–St. Pauli clashes.
For FC St. Pauli
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Dieter Schlindwein – Key defender during the famous 1991 upset against Bayern.
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Jan Kocian – Slovak international whose leadership defined St. Pauli’s spirited 1990s side.
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Fabian Boll – Cult hero for the Millerntor faithful; represented St. Pauli in cup battles like the 2006 thriller.
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Marcel Hartel – Current captain, pivotal in St. Pauli’s 2024 Bundesliga return and leadership on the pitch.
Key Highlights
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1991 upset – St. Pauli’s 1–0 win over Bayern remains one of their greatest results.
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2006 Cup tie – Nearly a giant-killing, with St. Pauli pushing Bayern into extra time.
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2024 return – Musiala’s strike ended a 13-year Bundesliga gap between the clubs.
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2025 thriller – A 3–2 nail-biter reminded fans that St. Pauli can go toe-to-toe with Germany’s giants.
Rivalry Perspective
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Bayern’s dominance: With 9 wins from 11 meetings, they’ve consistently held control.
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St. Pauli’s pride: Even rare victories, like the one in 1991, have become part of club legend.
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Cultural clash: Bayern’s global stature versus St. Pauli’s rebellious, community-driven ethos gives this rivalry a unique flavor.
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Renewed spotlight: Recent meetings in 2024 and 2025 have reignited interest, proving this is more than just another Bundesliga fixture.
