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Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Celje host Ararat-Armenia in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:15 UTC in Celje. This second-leg tie comes with a place in the next phase of Europe’s elite competition on the line, adding real weight to the encounter despite the early stage of the season.

With Ararat-Armenia carrying an advantage from the first leg and Celje returning home needing a response, the stakes are clear. Both sides have already shown attacking intent in qualifying, and the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats underline a matchup between a strong home side and an opponent that has proved difficult in European qualifiers before.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Celje and Ararat-Armenia in European competition is based on two previous meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Celje wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Ararat-Armenia wins: 2

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Timeline & Historical Context

The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline in European competition begins with their UEFA Europa League clash on 24 September 2020. In that 3rd Qualifying Round tie at Yerevan Football Academy, Ararat-Armenia and Celje played out a goalless 90 minutes in regular time. The match finished 0-0 after full time, before Ararat-Armenia found a decisive extra-time goal to win 1-0 after 120 minutes and progress. The half-time score was 0-0, reflecting how tight and cautious that contest was through normal time.

Their paths crossed again in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 4 August 2026 at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. This time, the game opened up considerably. Ararat-Armenia, again the home side, edged Celje 2-1 in a match that was 1-1 at half-time. That result gives Ararat-Armenia a narrow cushion heading into the return leg in Celje, but also shows that Celje were able to score away from home and create pressure.

Across these two fixtures, the rivalry has been defined by Ararat-Armenia’s ability to get over the line in knockout qualifiers, whether through extra time in the UEFA Europa League or in regulation in the UEFA Champions League. The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline therefore points to a pairing where Ararat-Armenia have consistently edged tight knockout ties, leaving Celje with something to prove on home soil.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers between these clubs are limited but already show clear patterns in terms of results and scoring.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Celje 1 - 3 Ararat-Armenia
  • Average Goals per Match: Celje 0.50 vs Ararat-Armenia 1.50

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Celje's stadium: 0 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 2 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 2 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 4 August 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s recent UEFA Champions League campaign, season to date, shows a mixed but competitive profile. Over 3 matches, they have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 7 goals and conceding 7. Their attack has been productive both home and away, averaging more than two goals per game, but the defense has allowed the same number, pointing to open, high-event contests. At home they have scored 3 and conceded 2 in a single fixture, while away they have found the net 4 times but let in 5, underlining both their offensive threat and defensive vulnerability.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

Ararat-Armenia’s UEFA Champions League form, season to date, is built on strong home performances. Across 5 matches they have 3 wins and 2 defeats, with no draws. All 3 victories have come at home, where they have scored 6 goals and conceded only 1, reflecting a solid defensive base and consistent scoring. Away from home they have lost both matches, scoring 3 and conceding 5, which highlights a clear split between home strength and away fragility. Overall they average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game, with two clean sheets, both on home turf.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 2

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Ararat-Armenia hold a perfect record in this matchup, winning both previous European qualifiers against Celje and leading 3-1 on aggregate goals across those ties. All meetings so far have been played in Yerevan, where Ararat-Armenia have combined defensive solidity with just enough attacking edge, from a 1-0 extra-time success in the UEFA Europa League to a 2-1 win in the first leg of this UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. However, Celje now return home with a strong attacking record in this season’s competition and the knowledge that they have already scored away in the tie. The stats suggest Ararat-Armenia bring the historical and current qualifying edge, particularly from a defensive standpoint at home, while Celje’s season-to-date numbers point to a high-scoring, risk-taking approach that could make the second leg in Celje far more balanced than the head-to-head record alone might imply.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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