SV Meppen 4 – 2 St. Pauli II
German Regionalliga – Round 32
Date: 17 May 2026, 00:10 local time

Match Overview

SV Meppen delivered a thrilling attacking display to overcome a resilient St. Pauli II side 4-2 in a classic German Regionalliga encounter. Played under the lights at the Hänsch-Arena, the hosts moved up the standings with a dominant performance that kept their promotion ambitions firmly alive.

First-Half Frenzy

The match started at a blistering pace. Meppen’s forward line, led by talismanic striker Luca Steinfeld, pressed high from the first whistle. The breakthrough came in the 12th minute when Steinfeld latched onto a through ball and slotted home past the visiting goalkeeper. However, St. Pauli II responded quickly, with midfielder Felix Brandt curling in a free kick from 25 yards to level the score just six minutes later.

Meppen regained the lead before the interval through a powerful header from defender Niklas Körber off a corner kick, making it 2-1 at halftime.

Second-Half Drama

The second half saw Meppen continue to dominate possession. Jan-Hendrik Schäfer extended the lead with a clinical finish in the 57th minute after a swift counterattack. St. Pauli II pulled one back when substitute Tom Lenz tapped in from a rebound in the 73rd minute, setting up a tense finale. But Meppen sealed the victory in the 85th minute as Steinfeld bagged his second of the night, a composed strike after a defensive error.

Key Stats & Impact

• Possession: Meppen 58% – 42% St. Pauli II
• Shots on target: 8 – 5
• Corners: 7 – 3

The win lifts Meppen to 5th place in the Regionalliga table, while St. Pauli II remain in 12th. Meppen's title hopes are slim but alive, as they trail the leaders by five points with six matches remaining.