The Politisches derby (lit. Political derby) is an association football rivalry between German clubs FC Hansa Rostock and FC St. Pauli. The derby was first contested on 12 August 1992. Hansa Rostock play at the Ostseestadion in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while St. Pauli play at the Millerntor-Stadion in St. Pauli, Hamburg. The teams have played 24 matches, with each side winning 12.

History

The origin of the name Politisches derby is due to leftist alignment of St. Pauli and rightist alignment of Hansa Rostock. In 1980s, St. Pauli transitioned from standard traditional club into Kult club, officially banning right-wing nationalist activities and displays in its stadium during a period of fascist-inspired football hooliganism across Europe, while Hansa Rostock leans towards far-right ideology and Neo-Nazism.

The first derby was played on 12 August 1992, Hansa Rostock won 2–0 away at St. Pauli. Both clubs have contested majority of the derby in 2. Bundesliga. The first top-flight derby was contested on 23 September 1995 during 1995–96 Bundesliga season.

Economics also played a part in the rivalry. Rostock was the primary port of East Germany, which had a socialist planned economy, and the government and football authorities privileged the city and the club. Upon German reunification, Rostock was now one of many ports, with several in the west – including Hamburg, the home of St Pauli – having better facilities. Unemployment led to violent xenophobia in August 1992, and the unrest was still ongoing when St Pauli arrived for their first match against Hansa.

Supporters Fans and violence The violent clashes between both sets of fans are a common occurrence due to their political ideologies as Hansa Rostock promotes Neo-Nazism, while St. Pauli fans are anti-fascist, making it one the football match with high police security. During a clash between the clubs, Hansa Rostock fans wore black hoods with number 88 on it. After a late St. Pauli goal, Hansa Rostock fans peppered celebrating St. Pauli at away end with fireworks and flares, while bananas were thrown at St. Pauli's black goalkeeper. During a match away to Rostock, St. Pauli unveiled a 20 meter long banner at away end with a message, "St. Pauli Antifa – Red or Dead" and were barraged with missiles. After a match in 2011, Rostock coach Peter Vollmann said, "You could hand out a €10 million fine, it changes nothing. It is hopeless." After Hansa's fascist chants. During the match bananas were thrown at St. Pauli goalkeeper, Philipp Tschauner and a Rostock fan hung up a St. Pauli shirt doused in petrol and set it alight.

During 2009–10 season, St. Pauli supported fans of Hansa Rostock after St. Pauli reduced away fans seats from 1,900 to 500, also displaying a banner saying, "Today Rostock, Tomorrow Us?".

Matches All-time results #SeasonDateCompetitionStadiumHome TeamResultAway TeamAttendanceH2H11992–93 12 August 19922. Bundesliga Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 0–2 Hansa Rostock 18,631+1213 March 1993 Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock 2–0 St. Pauli 8,000+231993–94 15 August 19932. Bundesliga Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 2–4 Hansa Rostock 20,247+3418 April 1994 Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock 0–1 St. Pauli 10,500+251994–95 23 August 19942. Bundesliga Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock 3–0 St. Pauli 9,200+1624 February 1995 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 2–0 Hansa Rostock 20,725071995–96 23 September 1995Bundesliga Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock 2–0 St. Pauli 25,800+1824 March 1996 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 3–2 Hansa Rostock 16,500091996–97 25 October 1996Bundesliga Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock 3–1 St. Pauli 20,500+11024 April 1997 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 0–1 Hansa Rostock 17,212+2112001–02 12 August 2001Bundesliga Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 0–1 Hansa Rostock 19,600+31224 April 1997 Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock 1–0 St. Pauli 18,600+4132008–09 26 September 20082. Bundesliga DKB-Arena Hansa Rostock 3–0 St. Pauli 23,000+5146 March 2009 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 3–2 Hansa Rostock 22,138+4152009–10 2 November 20092. Bundesliga DKB-Arena Hansa Rostock 0–2 St. Pauli 21,500+31628 March 2010 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 2–0 Hansa Rostock 19,146+2172011–12 19 November 20112. Bundesliga DKB-Arena Hansa Rostock 1–3 St. Pauli 24,200+11822 April 2012 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 3–0 Hansa Rostock 22,6200192021–22 24 October 20212. Bundesliga Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 4–0 Hansa Rostock 22,006+1202 April 2022 DKB-Arena Hansa Rostock 1–0 St. Pauli 25,0000212022–23 21 August 20222. Bundesliga DKB-Arena Hansa Rostock 2–0 St. Pauli 26,000+12226 February 2023 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 1–0 Hansa Rostock 29,2050232023–24 25 November 20232. Bundesliga Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock 2–3 St. Pauli 27,100+12426 April 2024 Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli 1–0 Hansa Rostock +2

Statistics

Competition PlayedHansa wins DrawsSt. Pauli winsHansa goalsSt. Pauli goals Bundesliga 6 5 0 1 10 4 2. Bundesliga 18 6 0 12 22 27 Total 24 11 0 13 32 31

Statistics All-time top goalscorers NationPlayerClub(s)LeagueYearsTimo LangeHansa Rostock41992–2003Stefan BeinlichHansa Rostock31994–19972006–2008Marius EbbersSt. Pauli32008–2013

All-time most appearances NationPlayerClubAppearancesYearsPositionHeiko MärzHansa Rostock9DefenderMarco ZallmannHansa Rostock9DefenderTimo LangeHansa Rostock9MidfielderDirk DammannSt. Pauli81990–1999DefenderHilmar WeilandtHansa Rostock8MidfielderHolger StanislawskiSt. Pauli8DefenderMartin DrillerSt. Pauli8ForwardSławomir ChałaśkiewiczHansa Rostock8Midfielder

Discipline Red cards NationPlayerClubRed card(s)YearsPositionHeiko MärzHansa Rostock2DefenderFabian BollSt. Pauli1MidfielderMarco ZallmannHansa Rostock1DefenderMartin RetovHansa Rostock12008–2010MidfielderMorike SakoSt. Pauli1ForwardTom WeilandtHansa Rostock1Midfielder

Played for both clubs PlayerSt. Pauli careerHansa Rostock careerSpanLeagueappsLeaguegoalsSpanLeagueappsLeaguegoals Bentley Baxter Bahn2014302020–2021678 Maurice Litka2014–20172202020172 Tom Trybull2013–20141602010180 John Verhoek2013–201573112019–202212236 Kevin Schindler2011–20134832008325 Fin Bartels2010–2013117222007–20097714 Bastian Oczipka2009–20103612008–2009420 Jochen Kientz20012112002–2003231 Thomas Meggle2001–20022007–200931241032002–20054418 Christian Rahn1996–20013332006–2008669

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