[6] A second-place finish in 1979–80 secured another Austrian Cup entry, where, on 9 August 1980, they again faced SCA St. Veit, ending with a 3–3 draw and a 4–3 penalty shootout loss.

In the 1980–81 season, following a third-place finish, SV Feldkirchen returned to the Austrian Cup and reached the second round for the first time.

[7] In 1981–82, the team again placed second in the Kärntner Liga but was knocked out in the first Austrian Cup round on 7 August 1982, with a 4–1 loss to Chemie Linz.

Despite setbacks, player-coach Robert Micheu focused on developing local talent, leading the team to another Kärntner Liga title in 2011–12 and a fourth promotion to the Regionalliga Central.

[16] In late 2023, SV Feldkirchen faced potential dissolution following the resignation of its board amid internal conflicts.

[17] By January 2024, a new board led by Martin Tamegger was formed, with a focus on youth development and building a competitive team.