24 September 2016 at 16:30

Referee: Christopher Jager

Match Summary

Sturm Graz defeated Wolfsberger AC 3:0. The match was played in Bundesliga 2016. Goals were scored by D. Alar 38′, D. Alar 41′, B. Edomwonyi 88′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Sturm Graz had 43% possession while Wolfsberger AC held 57%. Sturm Graz had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (2 on target) for Wolfsberger AC. Sturm Graz made 3 substitutions, Wolfsberger AC made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Sturm Graz
Wolfsberger AC
Kick Off
D. Alar

assist: M. Schmerböck

38′
41′
Half Time
64′
P. TscherneggJacobo
P. HuspekK. Dobras
66′
69′
C. WernitznigP. Hellquist
D. AlarB. Edomwonyi
81′
S. HierländerC. Schoissengeyer
84′
90′
P. ProsenikS. Palla
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sturm Graz had 43% possession against Wolfsberger AC's 57%. Sturm Graz registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Wolfsberger AC managed 14 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 12–12.

4Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots14
3Blocked Shots5
7Shots insidebox11
2Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls12
3Corner Kicks6
1Offsides4
43%Ball Possession57%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
367Total passes467
256Passes accurate354
70%Passes %76%

Lineups

Sturm Graz lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Foda, while Wolfsberger AC deployed a 4-4-2 under H. Pfeifenberger.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sturm Graz is 6.52, compared to — for Wolfsberger AC. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sturm Graz's highest-rated starter is S. Hierländer (6.52), while Wolfsberger AC's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Sturm Graz deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Wolfsberger AC's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Sturm Graz field 4 midfielders averaging 6.52, versus Wolfsberger AC's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Sturm Graz start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Wolfsberger AC averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 73% for Sturm Graz and —% for Wolfsberger AC. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sturm Graz's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: S. Hierländer (34), oldest: S. Hierländer (34)), while Wolfsberger AC average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Sturm Graz's starters average 11 league appearances each, versus 0 for Wolfsberger AC. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Sturm Graz4-2-3-14-4-2Wolfsberger AC
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Gratzei20Schulz26Koch23Spendlh.14Lykogia.25Hierlän.18Huspek8Matić24Schmerb.6Jeggo9Alar31Kofler25Standfe.15Rnić21Klem26Sollbau.16Hüttenb.23Tschern.24Wernitz.29Nutz14Prosenik6Sanogo

Substitutes

Coach: F. Foda

Substitutes

Coach: H. Pfeifenberger

Sturm GrazPosition StrengthWolfsberger AC
6.52
Avg Rating
6.52Midfielder (4 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
Sturm Graz4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperC. Gratzei
20DefenderC. Schulz
26DefenderF. Koch
23DefenderL. Spendlhofer
14DefenderC. Lykogiannis
25MidfielderS. Hierländer6.5
18MidfielderP. Huspek
8MidfielderU. Matić
6MidfielderJ. Jeggo
24ForwardM. Schmerböck
9ForwardD. Alar
Wolfsberger AC4-4-2
31GoalkeeperA. Kofler
25DefenderJ. Standfest
15DefenderN. Rnić
26DefenderM. Sollbauer
16DefenderB. Hüttenbrenner
21MidfielderC. Klem
23MidfielderP. Tschernegg
24MidfielderC. Wernitznig
29MidfielderG. Nutz
14ForwardP. Prosenik
6ForwardZ. Sanogo

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sturm Graz have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Wolfsberger AC show 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Sturm Graz

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Wolfsberger AC

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Sturm Graz vs Wolfsberger AC Head to Head Results

Sturm Graz and Wolfsberger AC have met 2 times — Sturm Graz won 0, Wolfsberger AC won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Wolfsberger AC leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (3 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2026.

0

Sturm Graz

1

Drawn

1

Wolfsberger AC

Goals: 3Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (2)

1 Mar 2026Wolfsberger AC2 – 2Sturm Graz
26 Oct 2025Sturm Graz1 – 3Wolfsberger AC
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026