League-position context
FC St. Pauli rank1st
FC Schalke 04 rank10th
FC St. Pauli points69
FC Schalke 04 points43
FC St. Pauli: #1 · 69 pts · GD +26
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Schalke 04: #10 · 43 pts · GD -7
25 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.