Top duel in the 2nd league: Amstetten welcomes Lustenau to the showdown!

Top duel in the 2nd league: Amstetten welcomes Lustenau to the showdown!

Amstetten, Österreich - On May 3, 2025, the 27th round of the Admiral 2nd league takes place, in which Sku Amstetten meets SC Austria Lustenau. The game starts at 6 p.m. and is broadcast live. This encounter is particularly interesting because the two teams are close together in the table-Amstetten ranks 10th with 33 points, only three points before Lustenau, who is fighting as a Bundesliga relegation this season.

The situation for Sku Amstetten is tense because the last five games can only have a win, two draws and two defeats. Lustenau, on the other hand, has the current pressure because they are on the direct relegation, only have five points more than the bottom of the table SV Stripfing. The last meeting of the two teams ended with a 1-0 win for Amstetten in November.

The meaning of the 2nd league

The 2nd league is the second highest division in Austrian football, directly below the Bundesliga. It was first held on August 10, 1974 and currently comprises 16 teams. On average, the teams play 30 rounds in one season, divided into an autumn and a spring season. The champion of the 2nd league has the opportunity to climb directly to the Bundesliga, while the three last -placed teams have to descend into the regional leaves. In the current 2024/25 season, the Graz AK is the defending champion.

The league has undergone a moving story with several reforms and name changes, from the first name "National League" to today's name "2nd league" since 2018. These changes reflect the dynamics and development of Austrian football, with a high competition among the participating clubs. The two teams in today's encounter are exemplary for this competition because they fight for important points to remain in the league.

For more details and live updates for this exciting match, football fans can access the ticker reports from Kicker Laola1. The 2nd league continues to offer the stage for exciting encounters and impressive achievements in the new season.