The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Austrian Women's season, and our girls are ready to make their mark. Fresh off an unforgettable Austrian Women's Cup final—a heart-stopping clash that drew a record crowd and ended in a narrow loss to FK Austria Vienna—our team is channeling that electric energy into the championship race. For many of our players, that match will be a career highlight, a testament to their courage and unity under coach Dusan Pavlovic. Now, they face another giant: SKN St. Pölten, in the championship group's "return leg" this Sunday at 14:00 CEST. Best of all? Admission is free, so come pack the stands!
In our debut season as FC Red Bull Salzburg Women, we're carving out a reputation as a rising force—likely securing a strong fourth place nationally. But the real drama is unfolding above us. The Wolves of St. Pölten, perennial champions for the past decade, are locked in a battle to prevent a changing of the guard. They trail league leaders FK Austria Vienna by four points. Here's where it gets interesting: if Austria Vienna beats Sturm Graz on Sunday, and we can snatch at least a point from St. Pölten, the title race could be decided with three rounds left. That puts the power in our hands—and our feet. We're determined to improve on last week's 3-0 loss, where Sarah Mattner scored a hat-trick against us. This time, we want to write a different story.
Our home form adds to the anticipation. In our first meeting of the season with St. Pölten at our ground, we took an early lead and only fell 1-2 late in the game. That fight is exactly what we'll bring on Sunday. The match will be broadcast live on ÖFB TV and officiated by referee Fabienne Hofer. The Cup final showed us what we're capable of—how courageous and cohesive we can be. That's a feeling we're proud of, and it's the same attitude we'll carry into this clash. The title race isn't just about the big names; our girls can have a real say in how it ends. Let's make it count.
