Real Salt Lake secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Austin FC on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Q2 Stadium, extending the club's unbeaten streak to four games. Saba Lobjanidze and Morgan Guilavogui scored within six minutes of each other in the second half to overcome an early Austin lead and keep Salt Lake's postseason hopes alive.
Salt Lake Extends Unbeaten Run
Real Salt Lake (12-14-6) entered the match two points behind ninth-place LA Galaxy. The victory in Austin, Texas, provides momentum for the visiting squad as they prepare for an upcoming match against San Jose on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Austin FC (8-14-10) saw their playoff contention officially ended following the defeat. The match was played under partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 74 degrees before an attendance of 20,738 spectators.
Austin Strikes First
The first half featured several opportunities for both sides. Austin FC's Myrto Uzuni nearly opened the scoring in the early moments of the match, while Real Salt Lake struck the crossbar later in the half.
Jorge Alastuey opened the scoring for Austin in the 52nd minute, marking his first career MLS goal. Alastuey took a touch to settle a clearance before hitting an accurate left-footed strike from 25 yards out toward the bottom corner, past a diving Rafael Cabral.
Salt Lake Secures Comeback
Real Salt Lake responded quickly to the deficit. Just three minutes after Alastuey's opener, Saba Lobjanidze tied the match at 1-all with a bending shot into the corner of the goal. Lobjanidze's equalizer was assisted by Juan Sanabria and Stijn Spierings.
The momentum shifted decisively in the 61st minute when Morgan Guilavogui scored the go-ahead goal for Salt Lake. The scoring play followed a breakaway pass from Sergi Solans, which left Guilavogui wide open for a well-timed finish.
Match Officials and Details
The match was officiated by referee Ricardo Montero Araya, supported by assistant referees Logan Brown and Oscar Mitchell-Carvalho. Jair Marrufo served as the fourth official, while Michael Radchuk and Joshua Patlak handled VAR and AVAR duties, respectively.
Austin's Next Match
Austin FC's next scheduled match is an away game against LA Galaxy on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT. The match is expected to stream live in English and Spanish on Apple TV and will be broadcast on iHeart Radio's ALT 97.5 and TUDN Radio Austin.
Season Outlook
Real Salt Lake's performance in Austin keeps them within striking distance of the ninth-place LA Galaxy. The 2-1 result marks a significant step in their season as they head into a Saturday matchup in San Jose.
Final Results Summary
The victory in Austin highlights the resilience of the Real Salt Lake roster, specifically through the scoring efficiency of Lobjanidze and Guilavogui in the second half.
