League-position context
FC St. Pauli rank9th
1. FC Köln rank1st
FC St. Pauli points49
1. FC Köln points63
FC St. Pauli: #9 · 49 pts · GD -7
8 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1. FC Köln: #1 · 63 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.