FK Austria Wien Secures 3-0 Away Victory Over SKN St. Pölten
FK Austria Wien climbed level on points with SKN St. Pölten after securing a 3-0 away victory in the 10th round of the ADMIRAL Frauen-Bundesliga. The win erased the memory of a narrow 1-0 defeat to the same opponents earlier in the campaign, pulling the visiting side even with St. Pölten on 22 points in the league standings. In the Schlager of the Frauen-Bundesliga, the match was broadcast live in ORF Sport + on Sunday at 13.00, marking the start of the return leg of the championship season where the entthronte Serienmeister had previously won 1:0 against the Doublesieger after a year without a victory against Violett.
Early Goals Build a Three-Goal Lead in the First Half
The visitors seized control of the fixture at the NV Arena during a fast-paced opening half-hour. Patricia Pfanner opened the scoring for Austria Wien in the fourth minute, establishing a 1-0 advantage. Just seven minutes later, teammate Modesta Uka capitalized on a misplay by SKN goalkeeper Schlüter to double the lead to 2-0 in the 11th minute. Louise Schöffel added a third before halftime, netting in the 30th minute to effectively put the match out of reach.
Defensive Control Secures the Result After the Break
Following the restart, the visiting side successfully managed their three-goal cushion to see out the remainder of the fixture. The strong opening half proved decisive as Austria Wien protected their clean sheet through the second half. With the three points secured on the road, the team drew level on 22 points with St. Pölten, though Sturm Graz holds the top spot in the table by a single point. Following the Seitenwechsel, the Wienerinnen successfully managed their advantage and secured three crucial points thanks to a strong first half-hour, putting them on 22 points, though Sturm Graz leads with an extra point.
Revenge Achieved Following the First-Round Defeat
The result marks a reversal from the opening fixture of the championship season, where SKN St. Pölten claimed a 1-0 victory courtesy of a first-half long-range strike from veteran Hungarian player Fanny Vago. Ahead of the fixture, Austria head coach Stefan Kenesei had emphasized his squad’s determination to make up for that early setback. With the comprehensive away win, the team successfully closed the gap at the top of the table. Wir freuen uns sehr auf dieses Spiel, weil wir etwas zum Gutmachen haben,
stated Austria coach Stefan Kenesei on October 17, 2026, at 23.30, noting that a victory for St. Pölten could have doubled their lead to six points. Opposing coach Laurent Fassotte had seen his team achieve only a 2-2 draw at home against table-second Sturm prior to the international break, leaving them disappointed and needing to adapt points to prevail against Austria, while aiming to defend the leadership. Kenesei mentioned that a victory would bring them level on 23 points with superior goal difference, and violet fans were instructed to purchase tickets in sectors O6 and O7 as the NV Arena is not far from Vienna.
Standings and Table Implications After Round Ten
Following the completion of the 10th-round fixture, the top of the ADMIRAL Frauen-Bundesliga table features a tight race. Sturm Graz leads the division with 23 points following a 2-2 draw with St. Pölten prior to the international break. Both SKN St. Pölten and Austria Wien sit immediately behind on 22 points, setting up a competitive second half of the domestic season.
Jennifer Klein Discusses Tactical Differences and Future Goals
SKN player Jennifer Klein described the tactical differences before the match: Unser Spielstil ist nicht zu vergleichen.
Wir setzen stärker auf das Spielerische und Kombinationen, die Austria hat viel Erfahrung, taktische Disziplin, Wucht und ist extrem stark bei Standards, noting the team’s half-dozen titles and desire to sing of the Champions again after a year’s pause, alongside the upcoming World Cup playoff against Switzerland, which she described following team boss Söndergaard taking over in May as a 50/50 affair. Klein also noted that the family Wieser has taken over with Dietmar and sister Christina, while she has completed her Bachelor of Education towards becoming a primary school teacher.
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