Sturm Graz 1-0 FC Blau Weiss Linz
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Sturm Graz won: Sturm Graz 1-0 FC Blau Weiss Linz in the Austrian Bundesliga (Round 20) on Sun, 22 Feb 2026 at Merkur Arena, Graz. Sturm Graz goals: Belmin Beganovic 34' (pen). Sent off: Jeyland Mitchell (90'). Expected goals: 1.67-1.09. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Matteo Bignetti (8.2).
Match report
Sturm Graz beat FC Blau Weiss Linz 1-0
Sturm Graz narrowly beat FC Blau Weiss Linz 1-0 at Merkur Arena on Sunday 22 February in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Belmin Beganovic put Sturm Graz ahead from the penalty spot on 34' (1-0).
Jeyland Mitchell (Sturm Graz) was sent off on 90'.
Sturm Graz had 40% of the ball, shots were 14-17 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.67-1.09.
Matteo Bignetti (Sturm Graz) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 14,217. Referee: Alain Sadikovski.
Match stats
| Sturm Graz | FC Blau Weiss Linz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.67 | 1.09 |
| Total shots | 14 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 28 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 135 (62%) | 218 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 10 |
| Total shots | 14 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 9 |
Lineups
Sturm Graz (3-4-2-1): Matteo Bignetti, Albert Vallci, Jeyland Mitchell, Paul-Friedrich Koller, Jacob Hodl, Ryan Fosso, Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Arjan Malic, Belmin Beganovic, Gizo Mamageishvili, Seedy Jatta
FC Blau Weiss Linz (3-4-2-1): Nico Mantl, David Riegler, Manuel Maranda, Martin Moormann, Isak Dahlqvist, Alexander Briedl, Cheick Conde, David Bumberger, Mamadou Fofana, Simon Seidl, Shon Weissman
Key events
- 34' · Goal · Belmin Beganovic (Sturm Graz)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Jacob Hodl (Sturm Graz)
- 62' · Yellow card · Albert Vallci (Sturm Graz)
- 67' · Substitution · Filip Rozga for Gizo Mamageishvili (Sturm Graz)
- 67' · Substitution · Axel Kayombo for Seedy Jatta (Sturm Graz)
- 67' · Substitution · Maurice Malone for Belmin Beganovic (Sturm Graz)
- 70' · Substitution · Ronivaldo for Cheick Conde (FC Blau Weiss Linz)
- 73' · Yellow card · Isak Dahlqvist (FC Blau Weiss Linz)
- 79' · Substitution · Emir Karic for Jacob Hodl (Sturm Graz)
- 81' · Yellow card · Ryan Fosso (Sturm Graz)
- 84' · Yellow card · Arjan Malic (Sturm Graz)
- 89' · Yellow card · Jon Gorenc-Stankovic (Sturm Graz)
- 90' · Red card · Jeyland Mitchell (Sturm Graz)
- 90' · Yellow card · David Riegler (FC Blau Weiss Linz)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Emanuel Aiwu for Filip Rozga (Sturm Graz)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Martin Moormann (FC Blau Weiss Linz)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2023: Sturm Graz 7, draws 1, FC Blau Weiss Linz 0.
Questions
Who won Sturm Graz vs FC Blau Weiss Linz?
Sturm Graz won, 1-0 (Austrian Bundesliga) on Sun, 22 Feb 2026.
When and where is Sturm Graz vs FC Blau Weiss Linz?
Sun, 22 Feb 2026, 13:30 UTC at Merkur Arena, Graz, Austrian Bundesliga.
What is the head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and FC Blau Weiss Linz?
In 8 league meetings since 2023: Sturm Graz 7 wins, 1 draws, FC Blau Weiss Linz 0 wins (goals 17-7).