Real Salt Lake secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, according to a report by rsl. The win marks the club's third consecutive victory and its fourth consecutive unbeaten match, pushing the Utah side above the playoff line with 42 points and two games remaining in the season.
The match saw Austin FC take an early lead in the 52nd minute when Jordge Alastuey scored an unassisted goal from a distance. Real Salt Lake responded just three minutes later when Saba Lobjanidze scored an equalizer with a curling shot into the top right corner, assisted by Juan Manuel Sanabria and Stijn Spierings.
In the 61st minute, Morgan Guilavogui scored the game-winning goal for the visitors, assisted by rookie striker Sergi Solans. This marked Guilavogui's fifth goal of the season and his third goal in three consecutive road matches. Solans' assist contributed to a total of 18 goal contributions for the rookie during the 2026 MLS season.
Head Coach Pablo Mastroeni made no changes to the starting XI for the fourth consecutive contest. Real Salt Lake arrived in Austin holding 42 points and sitting in 8th in the West, while Austin FC sat in 14th with 34 points. The victory keeps Real Salt Lake's momentum alive as they aim for a sixth consecutive playoff berth, while the result eliminated Austin FC from postseason contention.
Real Salt Lake has secured 10 of its last 12 available points and currently holds a four-game unbeaten streak. The club's recent road success includes back-to-back away victories for the first time since April 2024. Austin FC's loss marks a period in which they have not won a home match since July 22.
Real Salt Lake will continue its road schedule this Saturday, October 31, against the San Jose Earthquakes. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 3 p.m. MT and will be streamed on Apple TV.
