St. Pölten Women continued their dominant march through the Austrian Frauen Bundesliga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg (Women) at the NV Arena on 9 May 2026. The result reinforced St. Pölten’s position as the league’s powerhouse and dealt a significant blow to Salzburg’s hopes of challenging for the title.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, St. Pölten imposed their quality on the game. Their high-pressing game and quick passing overwhelmed a Salzburg side that struggled to get a foothold in midfield. The home side took the lead in the 12th minute when forward Lisa Zderadicka collected a through ball on the edge of the box and fired a left-footed strike into the bottom corner. It was a perfectly executed finish that set the tone for the afternoon.

Salzburg attempted to respond but found St. Pölten’s defence, anchored by captain Marina Georgieva, resolute and well-organised. The visitors’ best chance came just before the half-hour mark when a free kick was headed just wide, but otherwise St. Pölten goalkeeper Carina Schlüter had a relatively quiet first half.

Second Half Dominance

St. Pölten doubled their lead in the 56th minute through a stunning solo effort from winger Maria Mikolajová. She picked up the ball on the left wing, cut inside past two defenders, and unleashed a curling shot that nestled into the far corner. The goal showcased the technical quality that has made her one of the league’s standout players this season.

The third goal arrived in the 74th minute, and it was a result of relentless pressure. A corner was swung into the box, and after a goalmouth scramble, defender Celia Šašić stabbed the ball home to make it 3-0. Salzburg’s heads dropped, and St. Pölten cruised through the final 15 minutes, controlling possession and seeing out a clean sheet.

Top Performers

• Lisa Zderadicka (St. Pölten): Opened the scoring with a clinical finish and was a constant threat with her movement in the final third.
• Maria Mikolajová (St. Pölten): Her spectacular solo goal was the highlight of the match, and her dribbling caused Salzburg endless problems.
• Carina Schlüter (St. Pölten): Though not heavily tested, the goalkeeper made one crucial save from a long-range effort and commanded her box confidently.

Season and Table Impact

The victory extended St. Pölten Women’s unbeaten run and kept them atop the Austrian Frauen Bundesliga table, now seven points clear of second-placed SKN St. Pölten (the other St. Pölten side) with a game in hand. For Red Bull Salzburg Women, the defeat leaves them in 3rd place, nine points off the lead, making the title race a near-certainty for the dominant home side. This was a performance that underlined the gulf in class between the perennial champions and the chasing pack, as St. Pölten Women look well on course for yet another league crown.