ÖFB Cup: Heartbeat final with Salzburg and shocked LASK!

ÖFB Cup: Heartbeat final with Salzburg and shocked LASK!

Today, August 27, 2025, the second round finds in ÖFB Cup Instead of one of the most important football cup competitions in Austria. The competition, which is organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), comprises a total of 64 teams in the main round and is held in the knockout system. The initial application of the cup dates back to February 23, 1919. Record winner was the FK Austria Vienna with 27, while the Wolfsberger AC is the current title holder.

A total of seven games are on the program today, with six Bundesliga clubs being deployed. Especially in focus, the match is between Red Bull Salzburg and FC Dornbirn, which will kick off at 6 p.m. At the same time, the WSG Tirol competes against Askö Oedt. Three more matches follow from 7 p.m., with the FAC hitting Stripfing. At 8:30 p.m. we continue with the games atus Velden against TSV Hartberg and SV Donau against SCR Altach.

Bad phase for LASK

The LASK takes on an outstanding position in today's program, which had to accept a defeat against Red Bull Salzburg on Saturday. In the quarterfinals last season, LASK lost 2: 3 after they had in the meantime compensated for in the course of the game. Fernando was the match winner for Salzburg by scoring two goals, while Horvath's goal was late in added time. Today the LASK plays against Horn at 8:30 p.m. and hopes to regain his self -confidence.

The situation for Blau-Weiß Linz is now tense. The team has not collected any points in four rounds of the previous Bundesliga season and is therefore the bottom. Alexander Briedl, a player of the club, sees a way to regain the urgently needed self-confidence in the upcoming Cup game against Schwaz. His team not only fights to move into the next round, but also for a positive sign in a so far disappointing competitive season.

The ÖFB Cup at a glance

The ÖFB-Cup, also officially known as Uniqa ÖFB Cup, was sponsored by Uniqa in 2017 and has established itself as an essential part of the Austrian football landscape since its introduction. With a obligation to participate for all Bundesliga clubs and the best clubs in the state associations, the Cup is an important competition, which also offers the opportunity to qualify for European competitions.

The games will be held over 90 minutes, and in the event of a draw, an extension and, if necessary, a penalty shootout will take place. The trophy of the ÖFB Cup was redesigned in 2019 and consists of 38 components. However, the competition, which gained popularity in its early years, has experienced declines in relation to viewer interest since the 1950s.

So today it should be an exciting evening in Austrian football, with some key lines that could make headlines both in the league and in the cup.