Early in the 2026-27 Austrian Bundesliga, after five matchdays, the relegation-round group features promoted Austria Lustenau alongside Wolfsberger AC, SV Ried, Grazer AK, SCR Altach, and Austria Wien at the bottom of the table. Austria Wien slipped to last following a heavy defeat to Red Bull Salzburg and an earlier European exit, while Grazer AK endured multiple early managerial shifts. Lustenau faces typical adjustment challenges after promotion. Strong starts by LASK, Salzburg, and Rapid Wien have widened the gap, leaving the lower sides focused on form, squad depth, and avoiding prolonged stays in the relegation playoff phase that determines direct drops to the Second League.