ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga: Salzburg on the podium, Austria still unbeaten. An exciting Matchday 12 ahead

The 11th round of the ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga brought plenty of excitement, with FC Red Bull Salzburg emerging as the biggest winner of the weekend. After an impressive victory in Altach, Salzburg climbed to third place in the standings. Austria Vienna maintained their lead, remaining the only team with a perfect record this season.

St. Pölten start strong under new coach Fassotte

The round opened with reigning champions SKN St. Pölten defeating SK Sturm Graz 2:0 under new head coach Laurent Fassotte. After a goalless first half, Leila Peneau (44’) broke the deadlock, and Kess Elmore (76’) sealed the victory in the closing stages. It was an important win for St. Pölten after the recent coaching change.

Austria Vienna flawless after 11 rounds

League leaders Austria Vienna continue their perfect run. In a live broadcast match, they defeated LASK 3:1 to remain unbeaten. Goals from Yvonne Weilharter (21’) and Lotta Cordes (25’) quickly set the tone, while an own goal by Siret Räämet gave the hosts a comfortable 3:0 halftime lead. LASK managed only a consolation goal from Sena Fukumoto (65’).

Late victory for Neulengbach

USV Neulengbach earned a valuable 1:0 away win over FC Blau-Weiß Linz/Kleinmünchen. Sophie Grafl scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute, securing three important points for Andreas Ogris’s team. Neulengbach now sit on nine points, moving further away from the relegation zone.

First Vienna secure an impressive home win

At Hohen Warte, First Vienna FC 1894 claimed a dominant 4:1 victory over SPG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg. After an even first half, the hosts took full control after the break. Goals from Patricia Pfanner (60’), Denise Lueger (77’), and Lara Höcherl (82’) ensured a convincing win for Mark Dobrounig’s side.

Red Bull Salzburg triumph in Altach and move up to third

In the final match of the round, FC Red Bull Salzburg defeated SCR Altach 4:2. Greta Spinn (22’) opened the scoring, and two goals from Sophia Schirmbrand (41’, 45’) gave the visitors a comfortable 3:0 halftime lead. Despite a comeback attempt from the hosts including an own goal by Aldina Hamzic (48’) and a penalty from Brigitta Pulins (73’), Vina Crnoja (85’) sealed Salzburg’s win. With this result, Salzburg overtook Sturm Graz to take third place in the standings.

ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga Matchday 12 Preview

Relegation battle in Südburgenland, Neulengbach vs. Altach live on ORF Sport+

After an eventful weekend, the action continues as the 12th round of the ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga kicks off. Fans can look forward to a relegation showdown in Südburgenland, a crucial top-four clash in Graz, and a live broadcast of Neulengbach vs. Altach.

Salzburg vs. LASK: battle for third place

Friday evening (November 7, 19:00, ÖFB TV) sees FC Red Bull Salzburg host LASK. Dusan Pavlovic’s side, fresh off a strong run that lifted them to third place, aim to extend their winning streak. Salzburg won the first meeting between the teams 3:0 in Linz. LASK, currently in the lower half of the table, could draw level on points with Salzburg if they manage an upset.

Dusan Pavlovic, head coach of FC Red Bull Salzburg:
“LASK are a physically strong and well-organized opponent. For us, the key will be sticking to our plan and showing the energy that drives us.”

Markus Eitl, head coach of LASK:
“We’re focused and know what we want to achieve. We’ll play in Salzburg with full commitment.”

Sturm Graz fight for the podium, Vienna seek a breakthrough

The second Friday fixture (19:30) features SK Sturm Graz against First Vienna FC 1894. After losing in St. Pölten, the hosts dropped to fourth place but could return to the podium if they win and Salzburg stumble. Vienna, coming off an emphatic 4:1 victory last weekend, are eager to build momentum.

Tode Djakovic, head coach of SK Sturm Graz:
“Every match is a step in our development. We want to play actively, stay focused, and perform as a team.”

Mark Dobrounig, head coach of First Vienna:
“This match is very important for us. We know what we’re capable of, and we can win if we stay disciplined and concentrated.”

Neulengbach vs. Altach: guaranteed excitement

On Sunday (November 9, 13:30, ORF Sport+), USV Neulengbach will host SCR Altach. The home side, encouraged by their late win in Linz, are looking to keep their form going. Altach, despite losing to Salzburg, still have a chance to climb back toward the top positions. The reverse fixture ended 1:0 in favor of Altach, thanks to Joelle Meister’s goal.

Relegation duel in Südburgenland: who will break the losing streak

At 14:00 (ÖFB TV), the crucial relegation battle between SPG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg and FC Blau Weiß Linz/Kleinmünchen will take place. Both teams are desperate for points as Linz sit bottom, two points behind Südburgenland, who have a chance to pull away and boost morale before the winter break.

Michael Thek, head coach of SPG Südburgenland:
“The team has responded well after the last match. We want to bring the positive energy from training onto the pitch.”

Orhan Karacam, assistant coach of FC Blau Weiß Linz:
“It’s a classic six-pointer. We need focus and efficiency, only then can we stay in the race for survival.”

Top clash postponed, but Austria and St. Pölten stay busy

The highly anticipated clash between Austria Vienna and SKN St. Pölten has been postponed to February 7, 2026. However, both teams will face each other a day later, on November 8, in the Austrian Women’s Cup Round of 16 (13:30, ORF Sport+).

Fight for points and morale before the winter break

Matchday 12 of the ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga promises plenty of intrigue. At the bottom, teams battle for survival, while every point at the top could determine the podium. Can Salzburg maintain their momentum? Will Sturm reclaim third place? Or will Linz finally turn things around? We’ll find out this weekend.