Wolfsberger AC crowns the ÖFB Cup winner-historical triumph!

Wolfsberger AC crowns the ÖFB Cup winner-historical triumph!

Wien, Österreich - The ÖFB Cup has been an important institution in Austrian football since 1919. Initially known as a Vienna Cup, he received its current name in 1946 and is the national cup competition for men, organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). Despite its long history, the competition was not held between 1950 and 1958 and in 2008 in favor of a longer preparation time was exposed to the home European Championship. The current 2024/25 season brings new hopes and challenges for the participating teams.

Especially in recent years, the WAC (Wolfsberger AC) has excited the radar of the football world. In 2025, the club won the first title in the ÖFB Cup when they defeated Hartberg 1-0 in the final. This success marks a milestone in club history. As part of the cup, some teams have traditionally turned out to be particularly successful. The record winner is the FK Austria Vienna with 27 titles, followed by Rapid Vienna, who were able to win the trophy 14 times.

history and statistics

The results of the last Cup final games show a variety of encounters and surprises. In 2024, Sturm Graz prevailed against Rapid Vienna (2-1), while in the previous years Salzburg with his victories in 2022 (3-0 against Ried) and 2021 (3-0 against LASK) impressed. Here is an overview of the last cup final:

The ÖFB Cup was only a moderate popularity in the past, especially in comparison to the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, he remains an important springboard for clubs that want to gain European competition experience. The winner has been qualifying for the UEFA Europa League since 2015.

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The ÖFB Cup remains a fascinating chapter in Austrian football that links history and the present. With the news of the title profit by the WAC in 2025, attention is paid to the coming seasons, while other teams are inspired to achieve their own success. Further information on the history and current developments can be found on official platforms such as the Wikipedia page and the Uniqa-Cup-Facebook page.