15 May 2022 at 12:00

Referee: U. Schnyder

Match Summary

FC Lugano defeated FC ST. Gallen 4:1. The match was played in Schweizer Cup 2021. Goals were scored by Ž. Celar 4′, M. Maglica 21′, O. Custodio 44′, M. Bottani 58′, M. Haile-Selassie 69′. 3 yellow cards were shown. FC Lugano made 3 substitutions, FC ST. Gallen made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between FC Lugano and FC ST. Gallen — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

FC Lugano
FC ST. Gallen
Kick Off
Ž. Celar

assist: R. Ziegler

4′
21′
M. Maglica

assist: Víctor Ruiz

Half Time
55′K. Duah
M. Bottani

assist: N. Lavanchy

58′
O. CustodioM. Haile-Selassie
66′
M. Haile-Selassie

assist: Ž. Celar

69′
72′
J. von MoosB. Toma
72′
K. DuahF. Schubert
72′
P. SutterB. Fazliji
77′B. Toma
M. BottaniM. Amoura
79′
80′
Víctor RuizC. Lungoyi
81′
J. GuillemenotA. Besio
F. DaprelàK. Hajrizi
85′
Full Time

Lineups

FC Lugano lined up in a — formation under M. Croci-Torti, while FC ST. Gallen deployed a — under P. Zeidler.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for FC Lugano is 6.66, compared to 7.28 for FC ST. Gallen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. FC Lugano's highest-rated starter is A. Saipi (6.83), while FC ST. Gallen's best-rated player is L. Görtler (7.33).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of FC Lugano have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. FC ST. Gallen's starters account for 7 goals and 7 assists, spearheaded by L. Görtler (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

FC Lugano field 11 midfielders averaging 6.66, versus FC ST. Gallen's 11 rated 7.28. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 75% for FC Lugano and 82% for FC ST. Gallen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

FC Lugano's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for FC ST. Gallen. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of FC Lugano's starting XI is 29.5 (youngest: A. Saipi (25), oldest: M. Bottani (34)), while FC ST. Gallen average 30.7 (youngest: L. Watkowiak (29), oldest: Jordi Quintillà (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

FC Lugano's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 22 for FC ST. Gallen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

FC LuganoPosition StrengthFC ST. Gallen
6.66
Avg Rating
7.28
6.66Midfielder (11 v 11)7.28
0G 0A7G 7A
FC Lugano
26MidfielderA. Saipi6.8
3MidfielderR. Ziegler
30MidfielderF. Daprelà
16MidfielderN. Lavanchy
17MidfielderM. Valenzuela
14MidfielderJ. Sabbatini
20MidfielderO. Custodio
27MidfielderK. Rüegg
24MidfielderS. Lovrić
10MidfielderM. Bottani6.5
19MidfielderŽ. Celar
FC ST. Gallen
25MidfielderL. Watkowiak7.3
4MidfielderL. Stergiou
14MidfielderM. Maglica
8MidfielderJordi Quintillà7.2
16MidfielderL. Görtler7.37G7A
11MidfielderK. Duah
33MidfielderI. Schmidt
10MidfielderVíctor Ruiz
9MidfielderJ. Guillemenot
19MidfielderJ. von Moos
30MidfielderP. Sutter

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, FC Lugano have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. FC ST. Gallen show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

FC Lugano

WWDDLW

FC ST. Gallen

WDWDDW

FC Lugano vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Results

FC Lugano and FC ST. Gallen have met 38 times — FC Lugano won 16, FC ST. Gallen won 13, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. FC Lugano leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 38 meetings. A combined 104 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.74 per match (53 for the home side, 51 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 22 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC ST. Gallen are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2020.

16

FC Lugano

9

Drawn

13

FC ST. Gallen

Goals: 53Goals: 51

Recent Meetings (38)

17 Mar 2026FC ST. Gallen1 – 1FC Lugano
26 Nov 2025FC Lugano1 – 3FC ST. Gallen
13 Sept 2025FC ST. Gallen1 – 0FC Lugano
13 Apr 2025FC Lugano1 – 1FC ST. Gallen
5 Feb 2025FC ST. Gallen2 – 1FC Lugano
1 Sept 2024FC Lugano1 – 1FC ST. Gallen
4 May 2024FC Lugano0 – 1FC ST. Gallen
9 Mar 2024FC ST. Gallen2 – 3FC Lugano
28 Jan 2024FC ST. Gallen1 – 4FC Lugano
29 Jul 2023FC Lugano1 – 0FC ST. Gallen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 19 Apr 2026