FC St. Pauli vs. FC Augsburg - News - September 14, 2025 | FOX Sports

Samuel Essende - Finally available Essende is available for Saturday's clash with Mainz after missing the first three matches of the season.

Impact Essende was suspended at the end of last season and handed a four-match ban. He's now available for selection, giving him a good chance to push for a spot immediately. Essende scored seven goals in 30 appearances last season.

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Hauke Wahl - Busy defensively Wahl registered three tackles (one won) and six clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win against FC Augsburg.

Impact Wahl went the distance at center-back, helping limit Augsburg to five shots on target and only one corner. He dealt with late aerial service and organized the line as St. Pauli protected the lead. The defender was effective in the backline, contributing three tackles and six clearances while adding his first chance created of the season.

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Danel Sinani - Scores free kick winner Sinani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Sinani decided the match in the 77th minute with a free kick that found the net, sealing St. Pauli's comeback. The strike was his second Bundesliga goal of the season and capped the hosts' second half pressure. The Luxembourg forward is in incredible form at the beginning of the season, having contributed two goals and one assist in three games, shooting seven times and creating eight chances in that span.

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Andreas Hountondji - Scores goal in win Hountondji scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus FC Augsburg.

Impact Hountondji equalized right before halftime by tucking home the rebound after his penalty had been saved by Finn Dahmen. He led the line physically and contributed four shots, targeting three of them to apply pressure on the Augsburg defense. The forward put in a high work rate first half before being subbed off at halftime. Hountondji has now scored one goal in each of his first three Bundesliga games this season, showing good form with St. Pauli.

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Nikola Vasilj - Four saves in victory Vasilj had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg.

Impact Vasilj conceded only Fabian Rieder's 16th minute header and finished with four saves as St. Pauli overturned the deficit. He was largely secure under minimal set-piece pressure with Augsburg earning just one corner, and the keeper commanded his box well during a nervy closing spell. Vasilj has now contributed 10 saves in three Bundesliga games with one clean sheet in that span, and he will aim for another one against Stuttgart on Friday.

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Han-Noah Massengo - Provides assist in defeat Massengo assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Massengo supplied the right-flank cross that Fabian Rieder headed in for 1-0 after 16 minutes. He played the full game in central midfield and contributed on both sides of the ball with two chances created, one tackle and one clearance as Augsburg tried to regain control. The Frenchman has now started in all three of his appearances this season with his new club and will likely keep that role moving forward.

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Fabian Rieder - Scores in first game Rieder scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss against FC St. Pauli.

Impact Rieder put Augsburg ahead in the 16th minute with a header, finishing a right side cross from Han Noah Massengo. It was his first goal for the club on his Bundesliga debut. He worked between the lines throughout the first half and remained a set piece option after the break, contributing two shots, one chance created and one corner. Rieder is set to remain the playmaker and set piece taker for Augsburg moving forward.

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