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TSV Hartberg, known as TSV Egger Glass Hartberg for sponsorship purposes, is an Austrian association football club based in Hartberg, founded in 1946, which is currently playing in the Austrian Bundesliga.
History
The club was founded on 29 April 1946. They finished in 7th position in the 2007–2008 season while playing in the Third level Regionalliga. On the last day of the 2008–09 season, TSV Hartberg finished in first position of the Austrian Regionalliga East (third division). They won the eastern title and gained promotion to the 2009–10 Second Division. In the 2010–11 season they finished at 10th and bottom position but survived by winning the relegation play-off, and in the 2014–15 season they were relegated to the third division for finishing at the same bottom position.
TSV Hartberg were promoted to Second Division after winning the 2016–17 Regionalliga Mitte without having to compete in promotion play-offs as no team from the Regionalliga West or Ost applied for promotion. In the 2017–18 Second Division season, TSV Hartberg finished second to be promoted to the Austrian Bundesliga for the first time in their history, following an appeal to be granted a "license to play" in First Division. In the 2019–20 Austrian Bundesliga season, TSV Hartberg finished fifth to qualify to the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase. In the second qualifying round of the tournament the team lost to Polish Piast Gliwice and was eliminated from the competition.
Known for their attacking style of play and strong team spirit, Hartberg has become a competitive force in Austrian football in recent years. The team's colors are black and blue, and they play their home matches at the Profertil Arena, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 4,000 spectators.
Hartberg has a talented squad of players, both experienced veterans and promising young talents, who are led by a dedicated coaching staff. The team has achieved success in domestic competitions and has also competed in European competitions, showcasing their skills on an international stage.
With a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, Hartberg continues to strive for success and aims to establish themselves as a top team in Austrian football. Fans can expect exciting matches and thrilling performances from this dynamic and ambitious team.