GAK 1902
- Alias
- Grazer AK
- Leagues Played
- Austria 2. Liga 150 Austria Bundesliga 54 Austria Regionalliga Mitte 30 Austria Cup 20 Club Friendly List 13 Austria Amateur Cup 4 Austria Landesliga 2 Austria 2. Landesliga 1
- Links
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- Related Teams
- Grazer AK II Grazer AK Women
Fixtures
| Austria Bundesliga | 10/04 15:00 | 9 |
Grazer AK vs
Wolfsberger AC
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| Austria Bundesliga | 10/18 15:00 | 10 |
Grazer AK vs
Hartberg
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| Austria Bundesliga | 10/25 15:00 | 11 |
LASK Linz
vs
Grazer AK
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| Austria Bundesliga | 11/01 16:00 | 12 |
Grazer AK vs
SCR Altach
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| Austria Bundesliga | 11/08 16:00 | 13 |
FK Austria Vienna
vs
Grazer AK
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| Austria Bundesliga | 11/23 16:00 | 14 |
Rapid Vienna
vs
Grazer AK
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Results
| Austria Bundesliga | 09/27 15:00 | 8 |
[9] SV Ried
v
Grazer AK [12]
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D | 0-0 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 09/21 15:00 | 7 |
[12] Grazer AK v
Rapid Vienna
[1]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 09/13 15:00 | 6 |
[12] FC Blau Weiss Linz
v
Grazer AK [11]
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L | 3-0 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 09/04 09:00 | - |
Grazer AK v
Austria Klagenfurt
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W | 3-0 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 08/30 17:30 | 5 |
[9] Grazer AK v
SK Sturm Graz
[6] 
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L | 0-3 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 08/24 15:00 | 4 |
[2] SCR Altach
v
Grazer AK [10]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 08/16 15:00 | 3 |
[9] Grazer AK v
WSG Swarovski Tirol
[1] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 08/09 17:30 | 2 |
[6] FC Salzburg
v
Grazer AK [6]
|
L | 5-0 | |
| Austria Bundesliga | 08/03 15:00 | 1 |
[8] Grazer AK v
FK Austria Vienna
[6]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 07/29 13:30 | - |
Grazer AK v
Floridsdorfer AC
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L | 0-1 | |
| Austria Cup | 07/25 17:00 | 7 |
FC Dornbirn 1913
v
Grazer AK
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L | 1-0 | |
| Europe Friendlies | 07/19 16:00 | - |
Grazer AK v
SV Kapfenberg
|
W | 2-0 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 48 | 29 | 19 |
| Wins | 14 | 11 | 3 |
| Draws | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Losses | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Goals for | 68 | 51 | 17 |
| Goals against | 69 | 36 | 33 |
| Clean sheets | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 15 | 7 | 8 |
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 team's colors are red and white, symbolizing their pride and tradition. GAK 1902 has experienced various successes throughout its history, including multiple Austrian championships and cup victories, establishing itself as a prominent force in Austrian football. The club has a strong commitment to developing local talent and fostering a competitive spirit, making it a key player in the Austrian football landscape.
In recent years, GAK has been focused on returning to the top tiers of Austrian football, showcasing a blend of experienced players and promising young talents. The club's dedication to excellence, community engagement, and sportsmanship continues to inspire both players and fans alike, as they strive to reclaim their place among Austria's elite football clubs.