About FC Stahl Linz

FC Stahl Linz (2013) is an Austrian football club based in Linz, Upper Austria, currently competing in the lower amateur divisions of the national league system. Although the modern club plays in the 2. Klasse Mitte, it represents a continuation of a much older football tradition in the city, with roots tracing back to a factory team formed in 1946.

The original club was founded as SV Eisen und Stahl Linz and later became known as SK VÖEST Linz, reflecting its connection to the state-owned steel company. It developed into a strong side and reached its peak in the 1973–74 season, when it won the Austrian championship. Over time, the club underwent several name changes, including FC Stahl Linz and FC Linz, but financial difficulties and the withdrawal of industrial support led to its dissolution in 1997 after a merger with local rivals LASK.

In 2013, FC Stahl Linz was re-established from the company football section of SK VÖEST, forming a new independent club. While competing at a much lower level than its predecessor, it is officially recognized as the successor to FC Linz and preserves its historical identity and legacy. Today, the club serves as a continuation of Linz’s industrial football heritage rather than a top-tier competitive force.