Hartberg faced a tough defeat against LASK on April 26, 2026, at the Profertil Arena, losing 1-5. In an exciting Bundesliga match, Hartberg's team showed some good approaches but could not stop LASK's superiority. The goals for LASK were scored by Saša Kalajdžić, who netted three times, along with Moses Usor and Christoph Lang. Hartberg's only goal came from Elias Havel in the second half. Despite the loss, there were some bright spots for Hartberg, particularly the performance of Jurgen Heil, who was rated 7.6 as the best player on his team. The match was part of the Championship Round of the Austrian Bundesliga and was an important opportunity for Hartberg to prove themselves against a strong opponent. Fans at the Profertil Arena witnessed an intense game filled with many goals and thrilling moments.