Sturm Graz meets league leaders SC Röthis in the ÖFB Cup!

Sturm Graz meets league leaders SC Röthis in the ÖFB Cup!

Today, September 17, 2025, an exciting duel will take place as part of the UNIQA ÖFB Cup. SC Röthis, leader of the Vorarlberg League, meets SK Sturm Graz. The game kicks off at 5:00 p.m.

SC Röthis goes into this match with 12 points from five games, but recently suffered a bitter defeat against FC Egg, the first of the season, 0-1. Sturm Graz, currently in 5th place in the Austrian league, has collected 9 points from its games so far and is 7 points behind league leaders Rapid Vienna. Sturm Graz's last encounter also ended in a 0-1 defeat, this time against Wiener Austria. However, the team had previously won two league games in a row and had a mixed season.

About the ÖFB Cup

The ÖFB Cup, officially known as the UNIQA ÖFB Cup, is the national football cup competition in Austria and is organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). The first event took place on February 23, 1919, with an unofficial first round taking place in 1907. In the current 2025/26 season, 64 teams take part in the main round and the tournament follows a knockout system.

The competition has a long history and is considered the most important national tournament, which is also of great importance for club teams. The current title holder is Wolfsberger AC, while FK Austria Wien holds the record for the most titles with 27 wins. The ÖFB Cup not only serves as a national platform, but also offers access to international competitions such as the UEFA Europa League for the best-placed teams.

The tournament has a special appeal thanks to the participation of different levels of ability; Icelandic and amateur clubs are also involved, which means that surprises and highly dramatic games are always possible. The competition has enjoyed growing popularity over the years and has captivated numerous football fans in Austria and beyond.

It remains to be seen this evening whether SC Röthis can defend its lead in the table or whether Sturm Graz will strike back after its recent setbacks. The outcome of this game could have far-reaching effects on the motivation and further course of the season for both teams.

Further information and the live ticker for the game between Röthis and Sturm Graz can be found at kicker.de.