Blau-Weiss Linz has to face relegation to the 2nd league after a disappointing season in the Admiral Bundesliga. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Linz team lost the decisive match against GAK with a score of 0-3. This defeat sealed the club's relegation, which had only been promoted to the Bundesliga in 2023. GAK, on the other hand, secured their place in the league with this victory, finishing the season in tenth place. Christian Lichtenberger (6th minute), Alexander Hofleitner (52nd minute), and Daniel Maderner (90+1 minute) scored the goals for the Graz team. In the sold-out Hofmann Personal Stadium, with 5,595 fans present, captain Fabio Varesi-Strauß returned after serving a yellow card suspension, but the team could not shake off their nerves. The Linzers needed a win to avoid relegation, but they made too many mistakes in their build-up play. GAK had several chances to extend their lead in the first half. Harakate missed a big opportunity to make it 2-0, and just before halftime, Blau-Weiss goalkeeper Nico Mantl managed to deflect a long-range shot from Harakate over the bar. Shortly after the break, GAK scored their second goal when Hofleitner found the net after a pass from Mathias Olesen. The situation escalated when a cup thrown from the Linz sector hit GAK defender Donovan Pines, leading to a stoppage in play. Despite these setbacks, Blau-Weiss Linz could not recover and must now compete in the 2nd league next season.