Basel, Switzerland — May 2, 2026 Basel defeats Thun 3-1 delaying championship
Thun's hopes of clinching the Swiss league title were postponed after a 3-1 defeat to Basel on May 2, marking the second consecutive week the team has failed to secure the championship.
Match Highlights
In a lackluster performance, Thun fell 3-1 to Basel under the management of Mauro Lustrinelli. The visitors initially took the lead in the 41st minute when Valmir Matoshi scored a stunning long-range effort from over 20 meters, leveling the game at 1-1. However, Basel regained control late in the match with Albian Ajeti netting the go-ahead goal in the 86th minute off a cross from Ibrahim Salah. Koba Koindredi sealed the victory in the 91st minute, leaving Thun empty-handed.
Discipline unraveled for Thun as Fabio Fehr received a second yellow card in the second half, reducing the team to 10 men. Substitute Christopher Ibayi was also shown a red card after Ajeti's goal, compounding Thun's frustrations.
Title Race Implications
The loss means Thun must wait at least another week to celebrate their potential league triumph. As one source noted, "So geht's weiter Die nächste Meisterchance bietet sich Thun – sofern St."—indicating their next opportunity depends on other results.
Meanwhile, Winterthur edged closer to relegation after a 2-2 draw against FC Zürich, while Luzern secured a win in Lausanne. Thun's fate now hinges on whether St. Gallen or Sion drop points in their upcoming matches.