FC St. Pauli's homecoming to the Bundesliga was a dismal one as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim opened the scoring through Bebou's 15th-minute strike, doubled their lead through Adams in the 27th, and sealed the win with a Daburu goal in the 55th. The victory lifts Hoffenheim to mid-table safety while leaving St. Pauli searching for their first league win this season.