WSG Wattens secured a narrow victory away to Lipferring in a club friendly on 24 September 2026, the final whistle confirming a 1-0 scoreline. The result caps a mixed run for both sides, though it draws a line under Lipferring's recent struggles. Wattens came in with something to prove after two heavy defeats.
And here's the thing about friendlies — you look for patterns, not just results. Lipferring had lost their last two outings, 4-0 to Floridsdorfer and 3-1 to SKN St Pölten, while before that they'd won two and drawn one. Wattens, meanwhile, had taken a hammering from Rapid Wien 3-0, then found themselves level with Hartberg. The visitors had won their previous three before that match.
By then, the game settled into a rhythm neither side could break. Wattens worked the channels, looking for space behind, while Lipferring tried to control possession and create something from the middle. The decisive moment came late, when a cross found its way past the defence and into the net. Nothing fancy, just a moment of clarity in a match that had been circling all evening.
To be fair, the stats don't tell the whole story. Wattens had more shots, but Lipferring created their chances in the moments that mattered. The visitors extended their unbeaten run to eight across all competitions, while the hosts' losing streak reached two.
The scoreline reflects a game where both teams found their levels at different times. Lipferring started brighter but faded after the break. Wattens came back stronger, and when the opportunity presented itself, they took it. The goal difference doesn't change much in a friendly, but the result tells you something about momentum.
