ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga: Excitement Ahead of Matchday 11

After the international break, the ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga returns this weekend. Matchday 11 promises plenty of drama – with decisive clashes, new faces on the sidelines, and games that could shake up the standings.

Top Match in St. Pölten: New Coach, Familiar Rivalry

The round kicks off on Saturday (4:45 p.m., live on ÖFB TV) with SKN St. Pölten hosting SK Sturm Graz. For the “She-Wolves,” it’s a special occasion – not only because they face the third-placed team, but also because new head coach Laurent Fassotte will make his debut on the touchline.

In the first meeting this season, St. Pölten came from behind to win 2–1 in Graz. The two sides are currently separated by seven points – a victory would be the perfect start to a new chapter for the hosts. Sturm, on the other hand, are eager to take revenge and close the gap to the top.

Laurent Fassotte: “It’s a new beginning. The team has welcomed me warmly, and we want to start this chapter with a win.”
Tode Djakovic: “We know how strong St. Pölten are, but we trust in our own abilities and want to play bravely.”

Austria Vienna Aiming to Stay Perfect

Sunday begins with a headline clash: league leaders FK Austria Vienna take on LASK (12:45 p.m., live on ORF Sport+, commentary by Andreas Thonhauser). The Viennese side remain unbeaten and have yet to drop a single point, but LASK come to the capital boasting an impressive away record – still undefeated on the road this season.

Their first encounter ended narrowly 1–0 in favor of Austria. This time, LASK could climb as high as third place with a win.

Stefan Kenesei: “We want to pick up where we left off before the break and show the same level of consistency.”
Markus Eitl: “Austria are clear favorites, but we’ve shown that we can compete with the best. We just need to be clinical and make the most of our chances.”

Relegation Battle in Linz: Blau-Weiß Still Searching for First Win

At the same time (1:00 p.m., ÖFB TV), FC Blau-Weiß Linz/Kleinmünchen host USV Neulengbach in a crucial bottom-of-the-table clash. The home side are still waiting for their first win of the season, but three points would see them draw level with their guests.

Andreas Ogris’ team have only one victory so far – a 1–0 win against Linz in the reverse fixture. This time, the Upper Austrians are determined to turn the tables.

Assistant coach Orhan Karacam: “We lost narrowly last time. This time, we’ll do everything to keep the points here in Linz.”

Fresh Start in Vienna: Michael Thek Makes His Debut

Over on the Hohe Warte (1:30 p.m., ÖFB TV), First Vienna FC 1894 face SPG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg. For the visitors, it will be the debut of new head coach Michael Thek. His team currently sit second from bottom, but are only three points behind seventh-placed Vienna.

Their first meeting ended in a wild 8–3 win for Vienna – one of the highest-scoring games in recent league history. Thek now aims to bring more structure and stability to his side.

Michael Thek: “The first training sessions have been very positive. The team is engaged and ready for the challenge.”

Western Showdown: Altach Hosts Salzburg

The round concludes on Sunday (2:00 p.m., live on ÖFB TV) with SCR Altach taking on FC Red Bull Salzburg. Both teams are level on 16 points, sharing fourth place alongside LASK. The winner could climb up to third.

Their first meeting ended 1–1 after Altach equalized in stoppage time. Once again, both sides expect a tightly contested battle.

Dusan Pavlovic: “Altach are well organized and dangerous on the counter. We’ll need full focus and courage to execute our game plan.”

Matchday 11 Fixtures

Summary:
Matchday 11 of the ADMIRAL Women’s Bundesliga promises plenty of excitement – with two coaching debuts, a top-of-the-table clash, and crucial matches in the relegation battle. After the international break, every team will be eager to quickly find their rhythm again – ideally by starting the second half of the season with a statement victory.