Vienna, 22 May 2026
The Austria women's football team drew 0-0 against Red Bull Salzburg in the first leg of the championship group on 22 May 2026.
The match, held in Vienna, saw both teams struggle to break the deadlock despite several chances. Austria Wien, the table leaders, remain favorites to secure the championship title.
SKN St. Pölten, currently four points behind Austria, faces a must-win situation against Sturm Graz on Friday to keep their title hopes alive. St. Pölten has been the serial champion ten times in a row from 2015 to 2025.
Austria has won all their home games this season with an impressive goal difference of 34:5. Their next match against Red Bull Salzburg on Saturday could seal the championship if St. Pölten fails to win.
Championship Race Heats Up
The cup final between Austria and Salzburg last week ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Austria, attended by 4,600 spectators. The match was broadcast live on Krone TV.
National team coach Lars Söndergaard has called up Austria goalkeeper Jasmin Pal and defenders Virginia Kirchberger, Katharina Schiechtl, and Louise Schöffel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Carina Brunold from St. Pölten is the only other player from the Austrian Bundesliga called up.
Coach Stefan Kenesei emphasized the team's focus, stating, 'Wir haben große Schritte getan, aber St. Pölten lässt nicht locker. Deswegen gehen wir voll fokussiert in diese Partie. Wir wollen die notwendigen Punkte holen, um die Meisterschaft zu fixieren.'
National Team Call-Ups
Salzburg coach Dusan Pavlovic acknowledged the stakes for Austria but remained confident: 'Wir wissen, was für die Austria auf dem Spiel steht. Aber wir fahren nach Wien, um wieder wir selbst zu sein – mutig, aktiv und mit einer klaren Haltung. Genau das wird entscheidend sein.'
The championship race remains tight, with Austria needing just a few more points to secure the title. The team's consistent performance at home has been a key factor in their success this season.