Lausanne-Sport secured a decisive 7-0 victory against FC Winkeln on October 18, 2026, advancing to the round of 16 in the Swiss Cup.
Early Goals Secure Lausanne-Sport’s Path
The outcome was never in doubt once Enzo Molebe opened the scoring in the 7th minute. By the time the halftime whistle blew, Lausanne had established control, and they quickly expanded their lead shortly after the break. Zacharia Nene scored in the 48th minute, followed by Molebe’s second of the day in the 54th, moving the score to 3-0.
Second Half Surge Against Winkeln
The visitors maintained their high intensity throughout the second half. Omar Janneh added a fourth goal in the 69th minute before setting up substitute Seydou Traoré for the fifth just three minutes later. Traoré, who entered the match in the 69th minute, completed a late hat-trick with goals in the 73rd and 84th minutes. Comme l’a noté Le Matin, le large succès de Lausanne-Sport a illustré l’écart de niveau entre le club de Super League et la formation de 2e ligue du canton de Saint-Gall.
Swiss Cup Round of 16 Implications
Lausanne-Sport joins other top-tier clubs including FC Lugano and the Young Boys in the next round of the tournament. While Lausanne found success in St. Gallen, the weekend also saw upsets and tight contests elsewhere. Le Matin reported that FC Zurich was eliminated by Aarau, while FC Sion required late goals to overcome Cham. Lugano, currently leading the Super League, maintained their momentum by eliminating Pully 4-0.
Luka Elsner’s Strategy for the Season
Despite the success in the cup, Lausanne-Sport remains focused on the league standings. Coach Luka Elsner has emphasized the need for consistency, particularly as the team looks to move out of the bottom position in the Brack Super League. Speaking to Blick, Elsner noted that while modern football trends toward high-intensity pressing and man-marking, his tactical approach remains flexible based on the specific opponent. He highlighted that the team’s challenge in league play has been balancing defensive solidity with the need to maintain presence in the penalty area during attacking transitions.
Upcoming Challenges for the Vaudois
The focus for Lausanne-Sport now shifts back to league competition. The team is scheduled to face FC Sion in an upcoming league fixture, a match that will test whether the confidence gained in the Swiss Cup can translate into points against a technically proficient opponent. The club has not yet announced the specific venue and time for their next Swiss Cup round of 16 fixture, leaving the path to the quarterfinals to be determined by the next draw.
Super League Standings Update
In the current Brack Super League table, FC Lugano leads the standings with 28 points from 10 matches, followed by Young Boys with 25 points in 11 games and FC Sion with 19 points from 10 encounters. FC Zurich sits fourth with 17 points after 11 matches, ahead of Servette FC and FC St-Gall, who both have 16 points. FC Bâle holds 13 points from 10 games, FC Lucerne follows with 12 points, FC Thoune has 10 points, and FC Vaduz rounds out the table in tenth position with 9 points.
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