History was made in Vienna as FK Austria Wien claimed their first-ever ÖFB Frauen Cup title in the tournament's landmark 50th final. The Vienna-based side triumphed over final debutants Red Bull Salzburg in front of a record crowd of 4,600 fans at the Wiener Sport-Club Stadion, marking a milestone moment for women's football in Austria.
This victory was especially sweet for Austria Wien, who had fallen short in their two previous final appearances against SKN St. Pölten in 2024 and 2025. The team exacted their revenge earlier in the tournament, knocking out the defending champions and 11-time cup winners in a tense November clash that set the stage for this historic run. It's the first time in over a decade that a club has won the trophy for the first time.
The match itself was a hard-fought battle from the opening whistle. Austria Wien came out aggressively, with Schöffel making several dangerous runs down the right flank that kept the Salzburg defense on their toes. Early corner kicks created problems for Salzburg, but the match was briefly paused when a loose foot from Pfattner struck goalkeeper Fischer in the head.
Salzburg's Hamzic made a crucial goal-line clearance just before the half-hour mark, denying what seemed like a certain goal. The tension between the two sides was palpable, with referee Olivia Tschon showing a yellow card to Grabovac for what appeared to be a fair challenge on Schöffel. The first half ended scoreless at 0-0.
The second half picked up where the first left off, with Austria Wien pushing hard for the breakthrough. Pfattner came agonizingly close in the 52nd minute, unleashing a powerful 20-yard strike that rattled the crossbar before bouncing out of play. The deadlock was finally broken, and Austria Wien's persistence paid off as they secured their place in history.
This triumph represents more than just a trophy for Austria Wien—it's a testament to the growing strength and popularity of women's football in Austria, with the record attendance showing just how far the sport has come.
