Sturm Graz and Red Bull Salzburg Share Points in Bundesliga Clash

Graz – Sturm Graz maintains a four-point lead at the top of the Austrian Bundesliga following a 1-1 draw with Salzburg on March 20, 2026. The match, played at the Merkur Arena in Graz, saw Yorbe Vertessen open the scoring for Salzburg in the 32nd minute, ending their recent goal drought. However, Jon Gorenc Stankovic equalized for Sturm Graz in added time at the end of the first half (45’+5), securing a point for the defending champions.

Match Details

The game was described as intense and disjointed. Salzburg’s goal came from Yorbe Vertessen, assisted by Moritz Bidstrup. Sturm Graz responded with a goal from Jon Gorenc Stankovic, assisted by Albert Vallci. The final score was 1-1.

Standings

Sturm Graz currently has 23 points, four ahead of Red Bull Salzburg, who have 19 points. The draw allows Sturm Graz to head into the international break with a comfortable lead in the Championship Round.

Key Match Statistics

• Shots on Goal: Sturm Graz 3, Red Bull Salzburg 1
• Total Shots: Sturm Graz 12, Red Bull Salzburg 15
• Ball Possession: Sturm Graz 47%, Red Bull Salzburg 53%
• Corner Kicks: Sturm Graz 4, Red Bull Salzburg 1
• Yellow Cards: Sturm Graz 3, Red Bull Salzburg 5
• Red Cards: Sturm Graz 0, Red Bull Salzburg 1 (Anrie Chase – 90’+1′)

Disciplinary Action

Red Bull Salzburg’s Anrie Chase received a red card in added time (90’+1). Yellow cards were issued to Gizo Mamageishvili, Yordbe Vertessen, Otar Kiteishvili, and Ryan Fosso from Salzburg, and to Albert Vallci, Seedy Jatta, and Stefan Diabate from Sturm Graz.

Substitutions

Sturm Graz made five substitutions during the match: Jacob Peter Hödl for Moritz Malone, Seedy Jatta for Gizo Mamageishvili, Luca Weinhandl for Axel Kayombo, Emanuel Aiwu for Jeyland Mitchell, and Arjan Malic for Filip Kucharczyk. Red Bull Salzburg also made five substitutions: Yordbe Vertessen for Seedy Kitano, Emir Karic for Daniel Redzic, Anrie Chase for Maurice Malone, Jacob Peter Hödl for Filip Kucharczyk, and Stephan Hierländer for Albert Vallci.

Looking Ahead

Sturm Graz will look to continue their strong form after the international break, while Red Bull Salzburg will aim to close the gap on the league leaders.