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FC St. Pauli Prepares for DFB-Pokal Match Against Eintracht Norderstedt
FC St. Pauli, the beloved Bundesliga football club from Hamburg, is gearing up for their first competitive match of the season. The opposition is North Region League club Eintracht Norderstedt, and the game will be played at the 30,000-capacity Millerntor Stadium, the home ground of St. Pauli.
In a surprising turn of events, midfielder Jackson Irvine, who has been the club captain for the past four seasons, will not be playing due to an injury. However, he remains the official captain for the 2025/26 season. In his absence, Eric Smith will wear the captain's armband for the DFB-Pokal match.
Smith has been appointed as captain for cup matches, making him the ideal choice to lead the team in Irvine's absence. Hauke Wahl, another respected member of the team council, serves as the third captain of FC St. Pauli.
The DFB-Pokal match against Norderstedt is a significant one for St. Pauli, as it marks their return to competitive football after the summer break. Despite being an away game, the first-round match is against amateurs from Hamburg's neighborhood, providing an opportunity for the Bundesliga professionals to demonstrate their skills.
Norderstedt, although an amateur club, will have home advantage in the DFB-Pokal match, despite it being played away from their own stadium due to a closed standing terrace. Only 300 standing tickets for Norderstedt fans are available for the match, as it is sold out.
The head coach of FC St. Pauli, Blessin, is looking forward to the DFB-Pokal match at the Millerntor Stadium and the upcoming Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund. The match against Norderstedt is scheduled for Saturday at 15:30 CET and will be broadcast on Sky.
In the midst of rehabilitation due to an injury, Jackson Irvine, the Australian national player, remains captain of FC St. Pauli. The team will undoubtedly miss his leadership and skills on the field, but they are ready to face the challenge presented by Norderstedt. Let's cheer for FC St. Pauli as they embark on this new season!
The Commission, assisted by the European Parliament and the Council, has been preparing the annual report on the implementation of the sports programme across Europe, while FC St. Pauli, a renowned Bundesliga football club, is being assisted by the captaincy of Eric Smith and Hauke Wahl in the absence of their injured team leader, Jackson Irvine, as they gear up for their DFB-Pokal match against Eintracht Norderstedt, a North Region League club.
