Saburtalo vs Larne Stats: Head-to-head Record Before 11 August Match
Saburtalo host Larne at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. After a goalless first leg at Inver Park, this return fixture will decide who advances in the tie, giving clear knockout stakes to this encounter. For anyone studying Saburtalo vs Larne stats, this second leg offers a clean slate after an opening match where neither side could find a breakthrough.
The context is straightforward: one match played, nothing between the teams on the scoreboard, and progression to the next qualifying round on the line. With no league standings data available at this stage of the European campaign, the focus falls squarely on this head-to-head contest, the tactical adjustments from the first leg, and how each side handles the pressure of a decisive European night in Tbilisi.
Head-to-head record
The record shows that Saburtalo and Larne have met once so far in UEFA competition.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Saburtalo wins: 0
- Draws: 1
- Larne wins: 0
Saburtalo vs Larne Timeline & Historical Context
The Saburtalo vs Larne timeline in European competition begins with their first encounter on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Inver Park. That match finished Larne 0–0 Saburtalo, with the scoreline goalless at both half-time and full-time. It was a tight opening to the tie, with neither side able to turn territorial phases into a decisive goal.
From a historical perspective, this single meeting defines the rivalry so far. Both clubs approached the first leg cautiously, aware that a two-legged qualifier can be shaped as much by avoiding mistakes as by chasing early advantage. The 0–0 in Northern Ireland leaves everything to be decided in Georgia, where Saburtalo now have home advantage but no aggregate lead, and Larne travel knowing that any scoring draw would be enough to put real pressure on the hosts in a European context.
With only one fixture on record, the Saburtalo vs Larne timeline is short but clear: a balanced, low-scoring matchup in the first leg that sets up a finely poised second leg. The lack of goals so far suggests a tactical, controlled tie where defensive organisation has slightly edged attacking ambition, and where set pieces or individual moments could become decisive in the return meeting.
Saburtalo vs Larne Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall head-to-head picture is based solely on the opening leg of this 3rd Qualifying Round tie.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Saburtalo 0 - 0 Larne
- Average Goals per Match: Saburtalo 0.00 vs Larne 0.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Saburtalo's stadium: 0 matches played here — Saburtalo won 0 (as home side), Larne won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Larne's stadium: 1 match played here — Larne won 0 (as home side), Saburtalo won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Saburtalo vs Larne Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Saburtalo vs Larne last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 04 August 2026: Larne 0–0 Saburtalo (Half-time: 0–0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Saburtalo Matches Results and Stats
For Saburtalo, the available record in the UEFA Europa League this season to date consists of one match, the 0–0 away draw at Inver Park. That result reflects a solid defensive performance, with a clean sheet away from home and no goals conceded. However, Saburtalo also failed to score and will now look to translate their defensive stability into more attacking threat in front of their own supporters at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0
Last 5 Larne Matches Results and Stats
Larne’s season to date in the UEFA Europa League mirrors Saburtalo’s: one match played, the 0–0 home draw in the first leg. The Northern Irish side kept a clean sheet but were unable to capitalise on home advantage, and they also failed to score. That sets up a demanding away assignment in Tbilisi, where Larne will need to balance defensive resilience with a greater attacking edge if they are to progress.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
With only one match in the Saburtalo vs Larne head-to-head history, the statistical picture is narrow but telling. The record shows complete parity so far: one draw, no wins for either side, and no goals scored by either team. Venue split data highlights that the only meeting to date came at Inver Park and ended level, leaving Saburtalo’s home record in this matchup still unwritten. Season-to-date form in the UEFA Europa League is identical: both teams have drawn their sole fixture 0–0, kept one clean sheet, and failed to score. Taken together, these stats suggest a finely balanced tie in which defensive structures have dominated so far, and where the second leg is likely to hinge on which side can finally convert limited chances into goals under knockout pressure.
Saburtalo vs Larne H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.






