Defending champion LASK visits the SV Oberbank Ried 1912 in an Upper Austrian derby highlight on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, anchoring an eighth-round UNIQA ÖFB Cup schedule, sport.orf.at reported.
Derby Pressure in Upper Austria
The 2026/27 UNIQA ÖFB Cup brings together clubs from across Austria for eight knockout fixtures scheduled from October 27 to October 29, 2026, according to the Austrian Football Association (oefb.at). LASK arrives in Ried following a demanding 2–2 Bundesliga draw away to SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz on Sunday, while the hosts look to bounce back and secure their first derby victory of the year.
LASK head coach Dietmar Kühbauer acknowledged the challenge awaiting his squad after a recent 3–1 defeat to FC Red Bull Salzburg. We made mistakes that must not happen to us, no matter what team you play against,
Kühbauer said regarding the Salzburg fixture. Looking toward the upcoming cup fight, Ried sporting director Lukas Brandl emphasized the magnitude of the encounter. We are playing against a top team that recently won in Lisbon,
Brandl noted on oefb.at. I know that doesn’t play a role for the team and the coaching staff, that’s an even bigger incentive. A real cup fight awaits us.
Packed Stands at the Tivoli Stadium
In Tyrol, FC Wacker Innsbruck hosts WSG Tirol at the Tivoli-Stadion on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 18:00 local time (UTC+1), in the first competitive meeting between the two clubs since May 2018. Over 14,000 spectators are expected to fill the venue, which serves as the shared home ground for both teams, sport.orf.at reported.
WSG Tirol head coach Philipp Semlic stressed the festive character of the regional clash while acknowledging his side’s status as the favorite. Like all of Tyrol, we are very much looking forward to this special game,
Semlic stated. The most important thing is that it is a fair and peaceful derby without riots. It should be a true football festival. We want to live up to our role as favorites and advance to the quarterfinals.
Wacker Innsbruck enters the fixture competing in the Second League, aiming to pull off an upset against their Bundesliga neighbors.
Salzburg Meets Bregenz in the West
FC Red Bull Salzburg travels westward to face SC Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 18:00 local time (UTC+1), with both matches broadcast live on ORF 1 in a combined conference format and individually on ÖFB TV. Salzburg manager Danny Röhl warned his team against underestimating the underdog opponent. As goes with the cup, Bregenz lies in wait as an opponent who will do everything they can to trip us up,
Röhl said. We are fully aware of that.
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Salzburg enters the round as the primary pursuer of league leaders SK Rapid following a victory over LASK. However, the squad faces notable roster constraints, with Leandro Morgalla and Damir Redzic sidelined by muscular issues, while Dominik Schmid deals with a knee injury and Sota Kitano is out with an ankle sprain.
ORF 1 and Puls 4 Introduce New Match Ball
The tournament administration announced that starting from the round of 16, all matches broadcast on ORF 1 and Puls 4 will utilize the new PUMA STELLAR Pro FIFA Quality Pro match ball, noted for its lightweight construction and aerodynamic stability. Financial distributions for the third round allocate €9,500 to each home club and €16,000 to each visiting side, according to official association releases.
The eight-match slate opens on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with FK Austria Wien meeting TSV Egger Glas Hartberg and First Vienna FC 1894 facing SK Rapid at 18:00 local time (UTC+1). Wolfsberger AC travels to FC Hertha Wels at 18:30, and SCR Altach visits GAK 1902 at 19:00. The round concludes on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as SC Austria Lustenau plays SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz at 18:00.
The draw for the quarterfinals will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, on ORF 1 following the Bundesliga live broadcast between FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid, setting up the next phase scheduled for February 9 to February 11, 2027.
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