Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Stats: Head-to-head Record Before July 2026 Match
Celje host Egnatia Rrogozhinë in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round on 28 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:15 UTC in Celje. This second-leg tie comes in the early stages of the 2026 campaign, but it already carries significant weight as both clubs look to extend their continental journey. With only a narrow margin separating them after the first clash, every detail in the Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë stats could prove decisive.
The first leg in this 2nd Qualifying Round produced a high-scoring draw, leaving the contest finely balanced ahead of the return in Slovenia. Celje will look to make home advantage count in Celje, while Egnatia Rrogozhinë aim to build on their attacking output so far in the competition. The stakes are straightforward: progress to the next Champions League qualifying stage and maintain valuable momentum in European competition.
Head-to-head record
The overall head-to-head record between Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë is based on a single, high-scoring encounter in the current UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Celje wins: 0
- Draws: 1
- Egnatia Rrogozhinë wins: 0
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Timeline & Historical Context
The Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded meeting on 22 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. Played at Arena Egnatia in Rrogozhine, the match ended in a 3-3 draw, setting up a finely poised second leg in Celje. With no prior encounters listed, this fixture effectively marks the start of a new European matchup between Slovenian and Albanian champions.
That opening contest on 22 July 2026 was notable for its attacking intensity. Egnatia Rrogozhinë, as the home side, went into half-time level at 1-1 with Celje before the game exploded into a six-goal thriller by full time. The 3-3 scoreline underlined both teams’ willingness to commit players forward and left the tie delicately balanced. For analysts tracking the Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë timeline, this first chapter already suggests a matchup where defensive control may be as important as attacking flair.
With all historical context drawn from that single Champions League qualifier, the rivalry is still in its infancy. However, the nature of that 3-3 draw means the second leg in Celje is not just a formality; it is a decisive contest shaped by an open first meeting and the knowledge that both sides have already found ways to break each other down.
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head statistics so far come entirely from one Champions League qualifier, but they already offer insight into goal patterns and balance of play.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Celje 3 - 3 Egnatia Rrogozhinë
- Average Goals per Match: Celje 3.00 vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë 3.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Celje's stadium: (no previous matches played here in the record)
- At Egnatia Rrogozhinë's stadium: 1 match played here — Egnatia Rrogozhinë won 0 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 22 July 2026: Egnatia Rrogozhinë 3-3 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats
Celje’s recent form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date is built entirely on that 3-3 away draw at Egnatia Rrogozhinë. They have shown attacking potency with three goals scored on the road but also defensive vulnerability, conceding three in the same match. The result leaves them unbeaten but underlines the need for greater defensive control at home in the return leg.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0
Last 5 Egnatia Rrogozhinë Matches Results and Stats
Egnatia Rrogozhinë arrive at the second leg with a stronger overall run in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date. Across three matches, they remain unbeaten with one win and two draws, scoring 10 goals and conceding 5. Their home fixtures have been particularly open, averaging 4.5 goals scored and 2 conceded, while their away outings have been tighter, with 1 goal scored and 1 conceded on average. This blend of high-output home performances and more controlled away displays shapes the context for their trip to Celje.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 2, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
With only one direct meeting on record, the historical sample between Celje and Egnatia Rrogozhinë is limited but revealing. The 3-3 draw in Rrogozhine indicates that neither side has established dominance in the head-to-head, and both have already demonstrated significant attacking threat. Overall season-to-date numbers in the 2026 UEFA Champions League show Egnatia Rrogozhinë as the more prolific side across three matches, averaging 3.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game, while Celje’s single outing mirrors that high-scoring profile with three goals for and against. Taken together, the stats suggest a finely balanced tie with a clear trend towards open, high-scoring football rather than tight, defensive contests. The second leg in Celje is therefore poised to hinge on which team can better manage defensive adjustments without sacrificing the attacking strengths that have defined this matchup so far.
Celje vs Egnatia Rrogozhinë H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.




