Salzburg, Austria — May 3, 2026 Austria women's football lead shrinks in Salzburg Wiener Austria's lead at the top of the Admiral Frauen Bundesliga has narrowed to just four points after a goalless draw against Red Bull Salzburg on Sunday.
Title Race Tightens
The stalemate at the Sport-Club-Platz leaves defending champions Wiener Austria with a precarious advantage over second-placed St. Pölten with only four rounds remaining in the season. "Vier Runden vor Schluss liegen die 'Veilchen' damit in der Meistergruppe nur noch vier Punkte vor St.," according to match reports corroborated by two sources.
Friday's 2-0 victory against Sturm Graz had temporarily extended Austria's cushion, but Sunday's result against Salzburg halted their momentum. The match served as a preview of the upcoming ÖFB Cup final scheduled for May 14 between the same clubs, adding extra significance to the encounter.
Defensive Battle Continues
This marks the second consecutive shutout between the sides, following last week's 0-0 league result. The defensive stalemate continues a trend of closely contested matches between the Bundesliga rivals this season.