Grazer AK
Fixtures
| Club Friendly List | 07/15 16:00 | - |
Grazer AK vs
MSK Zilina
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| Austria Cup | 07/25 19:00 | 7 |
FC Dornbirn 1913
vs
Grazer AK
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| Austria Bundesliga | 08/03 15:00 | 1 |
Grazer AK vs
FK Austria Vienna
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| Austria Bundesliga | 08/09 17:30 | 2 |
FC Salzburg
vs
Grazer AK
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| Austria Bundesliga | 08/16 15:00 | 3 |
Grazer AK vs
WSG Swarovski Tirol
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| Austria Bundesliga | 08/24 15:00 | 4 |
SCR Altach
vs
Grazer AK
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Results
| Europe Friendlies | 07/04 16:00 | - |
Grazer AK v
SV Tillmitsch
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W | 3-0 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 07/01 16:00 | - |
Grazer AK v
Vojvodina
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L | 1-2 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 06/26 16:00 | - |
Grazer AK v
CFR Cluj
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D | 2-2 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 06/21 16:00 | - |
Ilzer SV
v
Grazer AK
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W | 0-2 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 05/23 17:30 | 32 |
[4] WSG Swarovski Tirol
v
Grazer AK [3]
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D | 1-1 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 05/17 15:00 | 31 |
[4] Grazer AK v
LASK Linz
[1] 
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W | 1-0 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 05/10 15:00 | 30 |
[6] SCR Altach
v
Grazer AK [5]
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D | 2-2 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 05/02 17:30 | 29 |
[6] Grazer AK v
Austria Klagenfurt
[5] 
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D | 1-1 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 04/25 17:30 | 28 |
[2] Hartberg
v
Grazer AK [5]
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D | 1-1 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 04/22 16:30 | 27 |
[5] Grazer AK v
Hartberg
[2]
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L | 0-3 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 04/19 15:00 | 26 |
[4] Austria Klagenfurt
v
Grazer AK [5]
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D | 0-0 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 04/12 15:00 | 25 |
[6] Grazer AK v
SCR Altach
[4]
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W | 1-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
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| Matches played | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Wins | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Draws | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Losses | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Goals for | 89 | 51 | 38 |
| Goals against | 78 | 43 | 35 |
| Clean sheets | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Failed to score | 11 | 6 | 5 |
Wikipedia - Grazer AK
Grazer Athletiksport Klub (lit. 'Graz's Athletic Sport Club'; abbreviated as GAK), better known simply as Grazer AK, is an Austrian sports club based in the city of Graz in the federal state of Styria. The football section was once among Austria's most popular clubs, enjoying success in the decade between 1995 and 2005. The other sections are basketball, diving and tennis, which however all act as separate legal entities. The "GAK" football section folded during the 2012–13 Regionalliga Mitte Season in Autumn 2012. It has since been revived and returned to the Austrian Second League in 2019, and four years later won promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga after a seventeen-year hiatus.
History
The beginning
The club arose from an informal association of local academics around the medical student Georg August Wagner from Prague, later a professor at Charles University and the Charité in Berlin. Acquainted with football from his hometown, he organised the first public match in present-day Austria on 18 March 1894 in the Graz municipal park. The Grazer Athletik-Sport-Club – modeled after the Wiener AC – was established eight years later on the 72nd birthday of Emperor Francis Joseph.
European football and the golden start to the new millennium
Between 1962 and 1983, GAK was involved in European competitions. Their first match was against Odense BK in the Cup Winners Cup in 1962. The club has made regular appearances in European cups ever since, with regular UEFA Cup appearances since the 1980s, but the highlight came on the domestic scene in 1981 when they won the Austrian Cup. The golden years arrived in the first half of the 2000s, when GAK won the Austrian Cup twice more, in 2000 and 2002. Their biggest success was in 2004 where they did the double – they managed to win the cup yet again along with the Austrian title, finishing the league season one point ahead of Austria Wien. Their last appearance in Europe was a disappointing 5–0 away defeat to RC Strasbourg in Round 1 of the UEFA Cup in the 2005–06 season.
Financial troubles and bankruptcy
During the 2006–2007 season, 'Grazer AK' went into administration. The club was docked 28 points as a result. In the 2007–2008 season, the club was not allowed to participate in the professional leagues and was relegated to the Austrian Regional League Central. After a second bankruptcy, the club managed to achieve a settlement and accommodation with its creditors in September 2008, ensuring its survival. Soon after, the club started having difficulties again after it could not recover from its relegation to the Regional League and was eventually dissolved in 2012.
New start
A phoenix club called Grazer AC was set up by the fans soon after the 2012 dissolution called and started from the bottom tier in the 2013–14 season. At an extraordinary meeting on 14 March 2014, Grazer AC was declared to be a continuation of the original "GAK" in agreement with its umbrella association. After winning every single championship, the club made its return to professional football in the 2019–20 season with promotion to the second tier.
The club has experienced various successes over the years, including multiple Austrian championships and cup victories, establishing itself as a significant force in the domestic league. GAK plays its home matches at the legendary Merkur Arena, a venue that boasts a passionate fan base and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a fortress for the team.
Grazer AK is known for its commitment to developing young talent, often integrating homegrown players into the first team. The club has a strong community presence and is deeply rooted in the local culture, fostering a loyal following that passionately supports the team through thick and thin.
In recent years, GAK has been focused on returning to the top tier of Austrian football, aiming to reclaim its status among the elite clubs in the country. With a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, Grazer AK is poised for a bright future as it continues to strive for success on both domestic and international stages.