Sturm Graz set to impress in Seekirchen

Sturm Graz travel to Seekirchen am Wallersee on Friday to face a Regionalliga side in the first round of the ÖFB Cup. Fabio Ingolitsch and his team aim to start the new season with a clear win. The Salzburg-based Regionalliga side is ambitious, but the Graz side relies on routine and experience.

The Graz side top the Bundesliga (as of the 2025 final table) with 38 points from 22 games. They lead by one point ahead of Red Bull Salzburg. Their next league game is on October 10, 2026 against Austria Wien. Moses Usor remains sidelined.

Why the Cup matters for Sturm Graz

The ÖFB Cup is more than just a friendly for Sturm Graz. Fabio Ingolitsch uses the match to test rotations and blood young talents. At the same time, the club wants to show early that they are also title contenders in the cup.

Seekirchen plays in Regionalliga West, but the club has pulled off surprises in recent years. Ingolitsch knows: a slip-up would be a major blow to the club’s image. So he sets a clear mission – victory and control.

What fans in Seekirchen can expect

For the Graz fans, the away game is a chance to see the team live. Some familiar faces from past years could feature in the squad. Ingolitsch calls the trip a kind of homecoming – after all, Seekirchen is only about 250 kilometers from Graz.

The Graz side come with a strong attack: they’ve already scored 33 goals this season and conceded 26. That makes them one of the most attacking teams in the league. Usor is missing, but the offense remains dangerous.

What comes next for Sturm Graz

After the Seekirchen Cup clash, the next highlight is the away game against Austria Wien on October 10, 2026. The Viennese side currently sit in fourth place. Ingolitsch wants to take the momentum from the Cup into the league and keep dominating the Bundesliga.

The Graz side remain one of the most consistent teams in the league with a points average of 1.73 per game. The mission in Seekirchen is clear: win and start the new season strong. Fans will be eager to see how the team uses the trip.