Despite finishing 11th in the regular season, six points clear of last-place Rheindorf Altach, Admira Wacker struggled in the relegation round, failing to win any of their final five matches.

[7] On 20 May 2021, the day before Admira's final league match against SC Rheindorf Altach, it was announced that head coach Schmidt's contract would not be renewed, ending his tenure at the club.

[19] Another Admira player who made first-team appearances in the 2021–22 season, Patrick, was loaned to Azerbaijani club Gabala in January on an 18-month deal.

[20] Schmidt was succeeded as head coach by former Austrian international Andi Herzog, who signed a multi-year contract with the club on 24 May.

[22] The Südstädter added two other players on loan during the off-season, with Ilay Elmkies joining from TSG Hoffenheim and Philipp Schmiedl from Sønderjyske.

[23][24] Adding to their defensive ranks, Admira brought back Stephan Zwierschitz, returning to the club from Austria Wien on 24 June,[25] as well as Yannick Brugger from Eintracht Frankfurt on a free on 5 July.

[27] On transfer deadline day, 1 September, Admira brought back their second former player from Austria Wien, with Thomas Ebner on a one-year deal with an option for an additional season.

The signing of midfielder Jan Vodháněl was already secured in November 2021,[29] with right-back Sámuel Major, and striker Stefano Surdanovic joining the club on 5 January and 3 February, respectively.

[34] On 20 July, the team played a final pre-season match against Wiener Viktoria, securing a 1–0 victory with a penalty goal by René Hellermann.