Politisches derby

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Politisches derby
Other namesPolitical derby
Fear derby
Location Flag of Germany.svg Northern Germany
First meetingSt. Pauli 0–2 Hansa Rostock
(12 August 1992)
1992–93 2. Bundesliga
Latest meetingSt. Pauli 1–0 Hansa Rostock
(26 April 2024)
2023–24 2. Bundesliga
Stadiums Ostseestadion (Hansa Rostock)
Millerntor-Stadion (St. Pauli)
Statistics
Meetings total24
Most winsTied (12)
All-time recordHansa Rostock: 12
St. Pauli: 12

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. [1] 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.

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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, [2] while Hansa Rostock leans towards far-right ideology and Neo-Nazism. [3]

The first derby was played on 12 August 1992, Hansa Rostock won 2–0 away at St. Pauli. [1] 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. [4]

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. [5]

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. [6] 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. [7] 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. [8]

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?". [9]

Matches

All-time results

#SeasonDateCompetitionStadiumHome TeamResultAway TeamAttendanceH2H
1 1992–93 12 August 1992 2. Bundesliga Millerntor-Stadion St. Pauli0–2Hansa Rostock18,631+1
213 March 1993 Ostseestadion Hansa Rostock2–0St. Pauli8,000+2
3 1993–94 15 August 19932. BundesligaMillerntor-StadionSt. Pauli2–4Hansa Rostock20,247+3
418 April 1994OstseestadionHansa Rostock0–1St. Pauli10,500+2
5 1994–95 23 August 19942. BundesligaOstseestadionHansa Rostock3–0St. Pauli9,200+1
624 February 1995Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli2–0Hansa Rostock20,7250
7 1995–96 23 September 1995 Bundesliga OstseestadionHansa Rostock2–0St. Pauli25,800+1
824 March 1996Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli3–2Hansa Rostock16,5000
9 1996–97 25 October 1996BundesligaOstseestadionHansa Rostock3–1St. Pauli20,500+1
1024 April 1997Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli0–1Hansa Rostock17,212+2
11 2001–02 12 August 2001BundesligaMillerntor-StadionSt. Pauli0–1Hansa Rostock19,600+3
1224 April 1997OstseestadionHansa Rostock1–0St. Pauli18,600+4
13 2008–09 26 September 20082. Bundesliga DKB-Arena Hansa Rostock3–0St. Pauli23,000+5
146 March 2009Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli3–2Hansa Rostock22,138+4
15 2009–10 2 November 20092. BundesligaDKB-ArenaHansa Rostock0–2St. Pauli21,500+3
1628 March 2010Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli2–0Hansa Rostock19,146+2
17 2011–12 19 November 20112. BundesligaDKB-ArenaHansa Rostock1–3St. Pauli24,200+1
1822 April 2012Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli3–0Hansa Rostock22,6200
19 2021–22 24 October 20212. BundesligaMillerntor-StadionSt. Pauli4–0Hansa Rostock22,006+1
202 April 2022DKB-ArenaHansa Rostock1–0St. Pauli25,0000
21 2022–23 21 August 20222. BundesligaDKB-ArenaHansa Rostock2–0St. Pauli26,000+1
2226 February 2023Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli1–0Hansa Rostock29,2050
23 2023–24 25 November 20232. BundesligaOstseestadionHansa Rostock2–3St. Pauli27,100+1
2426 April 2024Millerntor-StadionSt. Pauli1–0Hansa Rostock+2

Statistics

As of 26 April 2024 [10]
CompetitionPlayedHansa winsDrawsSt. Pauli winsHansa goalsSt. Pauli goals
Bundesliga6501104
2. Bundesliga1870112227
Total24120123231

Statistics

All-time top goalscorers

NationPlayerClub(s)LeagueYears
Flag of East Germany.svg Timo Lange Hansa Rostock41992–2003
Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Beinlich Hansa Rostock31994–1997
2006–2008
Flag of Germany.svg Marius Ebbers St. Pauli32008–2013

All-time most appearances

NationPlayerClubAppearancesYearsPosition
Flag of East Germany.svg Heiko März Hansa Rostock91983–1998Defender
Flag of East Germany.svg Marco Zallmann Hansa Rostock91992–2001Defender
Flag of East Germany.svg Timo Lange Hansa Rostock91992–2003Midfielder
Flag of Germany.svg Dirk Dammann St. Pauli81990–1999Defender
Flag of East Germany.svg Hilmar Weilandt Hansa Rostock81986–2002Midfielder
Flag of Germany.svg Holger Stanislawski St. Pauli82006–2007
2008–2011
Defender
Flag of Germany.svg Martin Driller St. Pauli81991–1997Forward
Flag of Poland.svg Sławomir Chałaśkiewicz Hansa Rostock81992–1997Midfielder

Discipline

Red cards
NationPlayerClubRed card(s)YearsPosition
Flag of East Germany.svg Heiko März Hansa Rostock21983–1998Defender
Flag of Germany.svg Fabian Boll St. Pauli12002–2014Midfielder
Flag of East Germany.svg Marco Zallmann Hansa Rostock11992–2001Defender
Flag of Denmark.svg Martin Retov Hansa Rostock12008–2010Midfielder
Flag of France.svg Morike Sako St. Pauli12007–2010Forward
Flag of Germany.svg Tom Weilandt Hansa Rostock12011–2013Midfielder

Played for both clubs

PlayerSt. Pauli careerHansa Rostock career
SpanLeague
apps
League
goals
SpanLeague
apps
League
goals
Flag of Germany.svg Bentley Baxter Bahn 2014302020–2021678
Flag of Germany.svg Maurice Litka 2014–20172202020172
Flag of Germany.svg Tom Trybull 2013–20141602010180
Flag of the Netherlands.svg John Verhoek 2013–201573112019–202212236
Flag of Germany.svg Kevin Schindler 2011–20134832008325
Flag of Germany.svg Fin Bartels 2010–2013117222007–20097714
Flag of Germany.svg Bastian Oczipka 2009–20103612008–2009420
Flag of Germany.svg Jochen Kientz 20012112002–2003231
Flag of Germany.svg Thomas Meggle 2001–2002
2007–2009
31
24
10
3
2002–20054418
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Rahn 1996–20013332006–2008669

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