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Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Stats: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of August 2026 Match

Sturm Graz host Fenerbahçe at Merkur-Arena in Graz on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. After the first leg in Istanbul, this return fixture will decide which side progresses closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats profile.

Both clubs arrive in this tie with positive early-season Champions League form. Sturm Graz have already shown they can score freely at home in this campaign, while Fenerbahçe have combined solid defensive numbers with efficient attacking play. With a place in the next qualifying round at stake, this encounter at Merkur-Arena promises to be a high-intensity contest where the historical Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats and trends offer useful context.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe is based on a compact but revealing series of European meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 3
  • Sturm Graz wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Fenerbahçe wins: 2

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Timeline & Historical Context

The Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe timeline in European competition begins with their UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round clash on 27 July 2017. On that date at Merkur-Arena in Graz, Sturm Graz hosted Fenerbahçe and fell 1-2. The home side led 1-0 at half-time, but the Turkish visitors turned the match around to win 2-1, taking a crucial advantage from the first leg of that tie.

The return leg of that Europa League qualifier was played on 3 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe again had home advantage and went into the break 1-0 up, with the match eventually finishing 1-1. That result meant the Turkish club advanced from the tie, while Sturm Graz left Istanbul with a draw but still searching for a first victory in the fixture.

The rivalry resumed in the UEFA Champions League on 5 August 2026, again in a 3rd Qualifying Round context. This time Fenerbahçe hosted the first leg at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul. The home side established a 2-0 lead by half-time and saw out a 2-0 win over 90 minutes. That result extended Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten record in the matchup and shapes the current Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe timeline heading into the decisive second leg in Graz.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head breakdown underlines Fenerbahçe’s edge, while also highlighting that Sturm Graz have been able to score in most of these encounters.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Sturm Graz 2 - 5 Fenerbahçe
  • Average Goals per Match: Sturm Graz 0.67 vs Fenerbahçe 1.67

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Merkur-Arena: 1 matches played here — Sturm Graz won 0 (as home side), Fenerbahçe won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Fenerbahçe’s stadiums (Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı / Chobani Stadium in Istanbul): 2 matches played here — Fenerbahçe won 1 (as home side), Sturm Graz won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 5 August 2026: Fenerbahçe 2-0 Sturm Graz (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 3 August 2017: Fenerbahçe 1-1 Sturm Graz (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 27 July 2017: Sturm Graz 1-2 Fenerbahçe (Half-time: 1-2) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

For Sturm Graz, the available Champions League statistics for the 2026 season to date show a side that is strong at home and generally proactive in attack. Across 3 matches, they have won 2 and lost 1, with a perfect home record so far and a notable 4-0 home victory underpinning their confidence at Merkur-Arena. Defensively, they have yet to concede at home in this European campaign, but they did suffer a 2-0 defeat away, which includes the first leg in Istanbul.

  • Recent Results Summary (season to date, Champions League): Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

Fenerbahçe’s Champions League form in the 2026 season to date is unbeaten, with 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 matches. Both home fixtures have ended in victories, including a 2-0 success that reflects their ability to control games in Istanbul. They have conceded just 1 goal across these 3 matches and have yet to lose, while also avoiding any match in which they failed to score. The away draw in their campaign suggests resilience on the road, a useful trait ahead of the trip to Graz.

  • Recent Results Summary (season to date, Champions League): Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current numbers align to give Fenerbahçe a statistical advantage ahead of the second leg at Merkur-Arena. In the head-to-head record, Fenerbahçe lead with 2 wins and 1 draw from 3 meetings, scoring 5 goals to Sturm Graz’s 2 and remaining unbeaten across both home and away fixtures. The venue split confirms that Fenerbahçe have already won once in Graz and have taken 4 points from 2 matches in Istanbul.

From a form perspective in the 2026 Champions League, both teams have started strongly, but Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten run and defensive record of just 1 goal conceded in 3 matches offer a clear edge. Sturm Graz, however, have shown they can be potent at home, averaging 4 goals scored and none conceded in their single home match this season in Europe, which keeps the tie competitive despite the 2-0 deficit from Istanbul. Overall, history and current form lean slightly towards Fenerbahçe, yet Sturm Graz’s home strength ensures this qualifying round remains finely poised rather than decided.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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