Müllheim 2 moved clear of the bottom half on Saturday, beating St. Pölten 2 three-nil at the latter's ground. The Bundesliga 2 fixture concluded at 14:30 local time on October third, with the visitors taking all three points from a match they controlled from the first whistle.
By then the table told you everything you needed to know. Müllheim 2 sit in second place after three wins from three, eight points at the top of the league. St. Pölten 2 remain tenth, still winless after three defeats, one point on the board and nowhere to go.
The difference between the sides has been stark this season. Müllheim 2 have found a rhythm, winning 3-1 against Eich/Dob 2 and 3-2 at Weiz in recent outings. St. Pölten 2 have not managed a victory since April, losing 2-3 to UVK Bruck in their last outing before this run.
And here's the thing — the gap between them is now four points. Müllheim 2 are running out of games to prove themselves, while St. Pölten 2 are running out of excuses. The table goes out of the window in these games, but tonight it stayed exactly where it should be.