Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before August 2026 Match
Ararat-Armenia and Celje meet on 4 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League, with the first leg scheduled at Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan. The tie brings together the Armenian champions and the Slovenian title holders in a high-stakes European qualifier where early-season form and familiarity with continental competition will be crucial. With only limited direct history between the sides, Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats from both their past clash and current Champions League campaigns will be central to pre-match analysis.
The fixture is played under the pressure of progressing towards the UEFA Champions League group phase, with both clubs already battle-tested in the 2026 qualifying rounds. Ararat-Armenia have shown strong home form but vulnerability away, while Celje arrive unbeaten in this Champions League season, combining attacking productivity with defensive frailty. In this context, every detail from the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats could prove decisive as both teams seek a first-leg advantage in Yerevan.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a very limited but competitive head-to-head history between Ararat-Armenia and Celje.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Ararat-Armenia wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- Celje wins: 0
Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Timeline & Historical Context
The Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline in European competition begins with a single but significant encounter in the UEFA Europa League. On 24 September 2020, the sides met in the 3rd Qualifying Round at Yerevan Football Academy. It was a tight, tactical contest that remained goalless through regular time, underlining how evenly matched the clubs were in that phase of their development.
That match, played over 120 minutes, finished Ararat-Armenia 1–0 Celje after extra time in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, with the half-time score 0–0 and the full-time score also 0–0 before the decisive goal in extra time. The result gave Ararat-Armenia the edge in their only recorded European meeting, establishing an early psychological advantage in this emerging rivalry.
With that Europa League qualifier as the sole entry in the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline, the historical sample is narrow but instructive: a cagey, low-scoring knockout tie in Yerevan that was ultimately decided by fine margins and extra-time resilience. As the clubs prepare to meet again, now in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, that previous experience in Armenia offers a clear reference point for how closely contested this pairing can be.
Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats underline a slender advantage for the Armenian side based on their only previous meeting.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Ararat-Armenia 1 - 0 Celje
- Average Goals per Match: Ararat-Armenia 1.00 vs Celje 0.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 1 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 1 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Celje's stadium: 0 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 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 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats
For Ararat-Armenia, recent performance in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date shows a clear split between strong home form and difficulties on the road. Across 4 matches, they have won both of their home games and lost both away fixtures, scoring 7 goals and conceding 5. Offensively they average 2.0 goals at home and 1.5 away, while defensively they have been solid in Yerevan with no goals conceded, but have allowed 5 goals across 2 away matches. Two clean sheets underline their defensive organisation at home, and they have scored in every Champions League match so far.
- Recent Results Summary: season to date in UEFA Champions League – Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 2
Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats
Celje enter this tie with an unbeaten start to their 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign. Over 2 matches, they have recorded 1 win and 1 draw, combining an impressive attacking output of 6 goals (3.0 per game) with a relatively leaky defence that has conceded 5 (2.5 per game). They have scored 3 goals both at home and away, but are still seeking a first clean sheet in this competition. Their record also includes a successfully converted penalty, indicating composure from the spot in high-pressure situations.
- Recent Results Summary: season to date in UEFA Champions League – Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical and current Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats point to a finely balanced Champions League qualifier. Historically, Ararat-Armenia hold the edge with a 1–0 extra-time home win in their only previous meeting in the 2020 UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, reinforcing the notion that Yerevan is a difficult venue for Celje. The venue split further confirms Ararat-Armenia’s perfect home record in this head-to-head, albeit from a single match.
Current-season Champions League form, however, shows contrasting profiles. Ararat-Armenia are strong and defensively secure at home but inconsistent overall, with a win–loss pattern and no draws across four matches. Celje, by contrast, are unbeaten, more prolific in attack, but yet to demonstrate defensive solidity or keep a clean sheet. Statistically, history slightly favours Ararat-Armenia at home, while recent attacking numbers suggest Celje can threaten in Yerevan. The combination of a tight historical contest and contrasting 2026 form trends sets up a closely poised first leg where small margins and game management are likely to decide the outcome.
Ararat-Armenia vs Celje H2H Statistics updated on 30 July 2026.
