Red Bull Salzburg (W) 0–3 St. Pölten Women
Austrian Frauen Bundesliga – 17 May 2026

St. Pölten Women made a powerful statement in the Austrian Frauen Bundesliga title race with a commanding 3‑0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg (W) on Sunday evening. The result kept the visitors firmly in contention for top spot, while Salzburg’s slim hopes of climbing the standings suffered a significant blow.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, St. Pölten imposed their authority on the game. Their high‑press disrupted Salzburg’s build‑up play and created numerous chances. The visitors’ first goal arrived in the 18th minute when a well‑worked corner routine ended with a powerful header from centre‑back Julia Mayer. Salzburg struggled to respond, and St. Pölten doubled the lead just before half‑time through a clinical finish from Laura Müller after a swift counter‑attack.

Second‑Half Dominance

Salzburg attempted to regroup after the break, introducing fresh legs in midfield, but St. Pölten’s organisation and physicality proved too much. The third goal came on 67 minutes when Nina Weber latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the home goalkeeper. Salzburg’s best chance came from a free‑kick that struck the crossbar, but they never truly threatened a comeback.

Key Performers

• Julia Mayer (St. Pölten) – Dominant in the air and composed on the ball; her opening goal set the tone.
• Laura Müller (St. Pölten) – Constant menace on the wing, her pace and direct running caused Salzburg’s defence constant problems.
• Salzburg’s defence – Despite the scoreline, they showed resilience at times but were ultimately outclassed.

Season Impact

With this win, St. Pölten moved level on points with league leaders Austria Wien, setting up a thrilling finish to the season. For Red Bull Salzburg (W), the defeat leaves them in mid‑table, still searching for the consistency needed to challenge the top sides. Next week’s matches will be critical for both teams’ ambitions.