In the third week of the 2026/27 season of the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga, no significant surprises emerged as Austria Wien claimed three points at home, while SKN St. Pölten and SK Sturm Graz maintained their flawless win records.

This week featured exciting matches throughout the league, with only a single draw reported. Südburgenland continued their determined fight against relegation by securing another point. Conversely, SCR Altach appears to face significant challenges in staying within the Bundesliga.

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SKN St. Pölten vs ACR Altach

In her senior debut for SKN St. Pölten, German youth international Linna Hermsmeier started in goal against SCR Altach. The 17-year-old quickly settled in as Pölten scored within 90 seconds, with Ľudmila Maťavková capitalizing on a loose ball in the Altach box.

Pölten maintained momentum, adding goals from Lisa Ebert and an own-goal before halftime. Notably, the own-goal by SCR Altach stemmed from a tactical play by Pölten forward Fanny Vágó, who effectively utilized a corner technique that left Altach struggling.

Throughout the match, Pölten displayed clear intent, as head coach Laurent Fassotte seems to have implemented a focused two-touch policy in the midfield. The high-tempo and fluid performance secured a comfortable 3-0 victory.

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SK Sturm Graz vs FC Red Bull Salzburg

SK Sturm Graz notched their third consecutive win under Tode Djakovic, with Lena Breznik opening the scoring in the 31st minute. The 19-year-old youth talent curled a rebound past Salzburg goalkeeper Valerie Guha.

Former Südburgenland standout Lilla Sipos scored the second goal for Graz, sealing the victory and affirming her scoring prowess from last season, where she netted 15 goals.

Salzburg, despite the disappointment of losing, accepted the result as fair given the match’s dynamics. They will now prepare for a challenging upcoming match against Austria Wien in Vienna.

OEFB Frauen Bundesliga, 3. Runde, SK Sturm Graz Frauen – FC Salzburg, Trainingszentrum Messendorf, 16.08.2026.

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Foto zeigt. Image: Sturm Tifo 2026

SpG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg vs SK Rapid

Südburgenland’s head coach Michael Thek expressed satisfaction as his team earned their second point this season after finishing at the bottom in the previous one. The team appears significantly stronger and more organized this time around.

Emilia Csejtei initiated the scoring for Südburgenland with a well-placed shot that beat Rapid goalkeeper Jasmin Zotter during a one-on-one situation.

SK Rapid responded with two goals from 17-year-old Sophia Zöger and Lisa Rammel to take the lead. However, Südburgenland leveled the match in the dying moments with a powerful header from Vanessa Beiglböck after a corner, bringing the final score to 2-2.

Südburgenland now occupies eighth place in the league table, two points ahead of both Linz and Altach. Meanwhile, SK Rapid, also on two points, sits in seventh place but retains a game in hand. The bottom four teams are set to face each other in the next match week, which could provide clear insights into which teams may fight to stay in the Bundesliga.

FC Blau-Weiß Linz/Union Kleinmünchen vs First Vienna FC 1894

The match proved to be a tale of two halves, with both teams scoring just before and after halftime. First Vienna claimed all three points with a 2-0 victory on their trip to Linz.

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In a match played on an exceptionally dry pitch, Lilah Havel kicked off the scoring in the 44th minute, coolly finishing into the top right corner past keeper Julia Zangerl.

Maja Keckeis, a recent signing from SCR Altach, doubled First Vienna’s lead, marking an encouraging result for new manager Denny Krcmarek, as his side secured their first win of the season.

Denny Krcmarek – First Vienna 2026

Linz will likely start to worry about their poor performance, as this result leaves them without a point after three matches.

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Linz manager Jasmin Pistotnik, known for her solid reputation as a coach, will aim to elevate her players’ performance and guide them out of this challenging situation.

FK Austria Wien vs LASK

Austria Wien celebrated their first domestic victory of the season, defeating LASK 2-0, courtesy of two goals from Patricia Pfanner. The match featured tension, resulting in manager Stefan Kenesei receiving a yellow card, reflecting his frustration with certain officiating decisions.

Despite the tension, Austria Wien maintained composure, and their goalkeeper Jasmin Pal adeptly thwarted a stunning attempt from Austrian youth international Ella Herbst, tipping her shot onto the bar.

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Pfanner opened the scoring with an impressive goal in the 63rd minute and quickly followed with another two minutes later, solidifying a 2-0 lead. Austria Wien displayed dominance throughout the match, with contributions from Modesta Uka and 17-year-old Valentina Pötzl generating significant chances against LASK’s defense.

“It’s not about me in these sorts of games, it’s about the team,” Jasmin Pal expressed after the game. “Now we need to focus on each game and give 100 percent. The team knows what we’re capable of. I think in the UWCL qualifications we’ve shown we can win games and do this. I hope we just continue to play how we have today in the second half.”

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In the third week of the 2026/27 season of the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga, there were no real surprises. Austria Wien earned three points at home whilst SKN St. Pölten and SK Sturm Graz kept 100 percent win records.

It was once again a week of exciting football throughout the league, with only one draw to be seen. Südburgenland continued their valiant battle against relegation by earning another point. Meanwhile, SCR Altach seem to have a mountain to climb to stay in the Bundesliga.

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SKN St. Pölten vs ACR Altach

German youth international Linna Hermsmeier made her senior debut both in her career and for SKN St. Pölten against SCR Altach, starting in goal. It was an easy shift for the 17-year-old as Pölten got the first goal within 90 seconds. Ľudmila Maťavková pounced on a loose ball in the Altach box to finish.

Pölten showed no sign of slowing down following up with goals from Lisa Ebert and an own-goal before the first half finished. However, it’s worth noting that the SCR Altach own-goal was an error forced by the technical ability of Pölten forward Fanny Vágó. The Hungarian legend repeatedly used a corner technique throughout the game that Altach had no answer to.

There was a clear intention from Pölten throughout the fixture. Head coach Laurent Fassotte seems to have instilled a two-touch policy in the middle of his team. It was a fluid and high tempo performance from his side that earned the three points as the game finished 3-0.

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SK Sturm Graz vs FC Red Bull Salzburg

It’s three wins from three now for Tode Djakovic’s Graz side. It was Lena Breznik who got the side underway on the 31st minute after the 19-year-old Graz youth product curled a rebound beyond Salzburg goalkeeper Valerie Guha.

Former Südburgenland star Lilla Sipos scored the second and last goal for Graz. The Hungarian, who scored 15 goals in the 2025/26 season, smashed home a well deserved goal, handing Graz the three points.

Salzburg will be disappointed to lose the game but it was a fair result based on the displays. They next face more tough opposition with Austria Wien hosting the side in Vienna.

OEFB Frauen Bundesliga, 3. Runde, SK Sturm Graz Frauen – FC Salzburg, Trainingszentrum Messendorf, 16.08.2026.

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Foto zeigt. Image: Sturm Tifo 2026

SpG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg vs SK Rapid

Südburgenland head coach Michael Thek will be very happy with his side picking up their second point of the season. The side finished bottom in the 2025/26 season but are looking a much stronger and organised side so far this time.

Emilia Csejtei got Südburgenland going with a classy finish past Rapid goalkeeper Jasmin Zotter after a one-on-one between the pair.

SK Rapid then bagged two goals back to take the lead through 17-year-old Sophia Zöger and Lisa Rammel. Rapid thought they had done enough but Südburgenland popped up with a goal in the 97th minute at the death of the game.

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A powerful headed goal from a corner from Vanessa Beiglböck made the game 2-2. The 20-year-old Austrian defender had only scored one league goal prior to this one, but looked no stranger to scoring, earning her team the point.

Südburgenland now sit eighth in the league table, two points ahead of both Linz and Altach. SK Rapid, also on two points, sit above them in seventh but with a game in-hand. The bottom four teams all face each other respectively next match-week and we should see some clear early indications of who will stay in the Bundesliga.

FC Blau-Weiß Linz/Union Kleinmünchen vs First Vienna FC 1894

It was as the cliché goes, a game of two halves, with both goals scored minutes either side of the 45 mark. First Vienna took all three points as they made the journey back from Linz with a 0-2 scoreline.

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Played on what was the driest pitch this writer has seen in a career’s worth of football fields, Lilah Havel got the scoring underway in the 44th minute. Former Austria Wien player Havel remained calm and finished into the top right corner past keeper Julia Zangerl.

New signing from SCR Altach Maja Keckeis grabbed the second goal for First Vienna. It’ll be a welcome result for new boss Denny Krcmarek, whose side have now picked up their first win of the season.

Denny Krcmarek – First Vienna 2026

Linz will likely beginning to start worrying about their season after an unexpected poor start. This result leaves them three games into the new season and without a point to show for it.

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Linz manager Jasmin Pistotnik has a solid reputation as a coach in the country and will surely be able to find another level from her players to pull them out of the rut they’ve found themselves now in.

FK Austria Wien vs LASK

It was also a first domestic win of the season for Austria Wien. They grabbed a 2-0 home win with a double from Patricia Pfanner. It was a tense fixture that saw manager Stefan Kenesei receive a yellow card from the referee, although it was clear why the manager was frustrated.

Refereeing decisions aside, Austria Wien kept their calm and despite a wonder-strike from Austrian youth international Ella Herbst, goalkeeper Jasmin Pal was equal to the shot and tipped it onto the bar and out of play.

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It was Pfanner who broke the deadlock with a skilful finish on the 63rd minute and then again shortly after in the 65th to make it 2-0. Austria Wien were the dominant side throughout the game, holding up play well in parts. The likes of Modesta Uka and 17-year-old Valentina Pötzl created endless chances and caused nothing but trouble for the LASK defence throughout the game.

“It’s not about me in these sorts of games, it’s about the team,” Jasmin Pal told Her Football Hub after the game. “Now we need to focus on each game and give 100 percent. The team knows what we’re capable of. I think in the UWCL qualifications we’ve shown we can win games and do this. I hope we just continue to play how we have today in the second half.”

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