Austria Vienna Set to Face Red Bull Salzburg in 2026 ÖFB Women's Cup Final

The finalists for the 2026 ÖFB Women's Cup have been determined, with Austria Vienna and Red Bull Salzburg advancing to the decisive match. Austria Vienna, currently leading the Bundesliga, secured their third consecutive cup final appearance with a 2-0 victory over Sturm Graz. This achievement keeps their aspirations for a domestic double alive. Their opponents, Red Bull Salzburg, reached the final in their inaugural top-flight season by overcoming LASK 2-0, marking a significant milestone for the club.

Austria Vienna entered the semi-finals as favorites, having previously eliminated the cup's dominant team, St. Pölten, earlier in the tournament. The semi-final against Sturm Graz saw Austria Vienna asserting their control, but the score remained tight for much of the match. Yvonne Weilharter opened the scoring in the 21st minute, giving Austria Vienna an early advantage. Despite maintaining pressure, Austria Vienna was unable to extend their lead for the majority of the game, keeping the contest open.

The closing minutes of the match were marked by a contentious decision involving a penalty awarded to Sturm Graz following a collision between Sandra Jakobsen and Austria defender Katharina Schiechtl in the Austria penalty area. After a consultation with the assistant referee, the decision was overturned, and play resumed without a penalty kick. Austria Vienna sealed their place in the final when Weilharter scored her second goal in stoppage time, confirming the 2-0 result.

In the other semi-final, Red Bull Salzburg faced LASK in a closely contested match at the Liefering Academy venue, attended by approximately 400 spectators. The game was characterized by limited scoring opportunities, but Salzburg broke the deadlock in the 71st minute with a penalty converted by Lucia Orkic. LASK raised concerns regarding the penalty decision, describing it as highly debatable. Salzburg solidified their victory in added time, when Emelie Kobler scored following a corner, bringing the final score to 2-0.

Red Bull Salzburg's players took to the field wearing black armbands in memory of Alexandra Wimmer, a former Bergheim player who recently passed away following a traffic accident. The cup final is scheduled for mid-May, with the exact date and venue yet to be confirmed. Austria Vienna enters the final as the favorite, having lost their previous two finals to St. Pölten in 2024 and 2025. With St. Pölten eliminated earlier in the tournament, Austria Vienna has a strong opportunity to claim the title this year. Meanwhile, Salzburg aims to capture their first major trophy in what has already been a remarkable debut season at the top level of Austrian women's football.

The upcoming final promises an exciting clash, with Austria Vienna seeking to solidify their domestic dominance and Red Bull Salzburg looking to make history. Both teams have demonstrated resilience and quality throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a compelling conclusion to the ÖFB Women's Cup.