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Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Meetings

Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe meet 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 who progresses closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats profile.

The tie is finely balanced in terms of qualification stakes but shaped by Fenerbahçe’s 2-0 home win in the first leg of this round. Sturm Graz must overturn that deficit on home soil at Merkur-Arena, while Fenerbahçe aim to manage the advantage and rely on their solid early-season defensive record in Europe. Within this context, understanding the Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats and historical meetings becomes crucial for assessing how this decisive clash might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but competitive European history between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe across Champions League and Europa League qualifiers.

  • 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 currently spans three fixtures. All have been played in qualifying rounds, underlining how often these clubs find themselves contesting access to the main stages of continental tournaments rather than meeting in the latter phases.

The earliest meeting in the record came on 27 July 2017 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Merkur-Arena in Graz. Sturm Graz hosted Fenerbahçe and took the lead but were pegged back and ultimately beaten, with the match finishing Sturm Graz 1-2 Fenerbahçe after a 1-2 scoreline at half-time and full-time. That result immediately gave the Turkish side an away advantage in the two-legged tie.

The return leg on 3 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul, again in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, ended Fenerbahçe 1-1 Sturm Graz. The home side led 1-0 at half-time before Sturm Graz found a second-half equaliser, but the draw was not enough to overturn the deficit from Graz. That Europa League qualifier established a pattern: Fenerbahçe winning in Austria and managing the tie from a stronger position.

The rivalry was renewed in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 5 August 2026 at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul. In that first leg, Fenerbahçe defeated Sturm Graz 2-0, leading 2-0 at half-time and maintaining that margin to full-time. This most recent entry in the Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe timeline reinforces Fenerbahçe’s habit of securing strong home results in European qualifiers against the Austrian side, setting up another uphill challenge for Sturm Graz in the second leg.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers are limited in volume but already reveal clear patterns in results and goal distribution across the three competitive meetings.

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 match played here — Sturm Graz won 0 (as home side), Fenerbahçe won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Fenerbahçe’s home stadiums (Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı / Chobani Stadium): 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 the current UEFA Champions League campaign, Sturm Graz’s form to date indicates a positive attacking output but some vulnerability away from home. In three Champions League fixtures this season, they have recorded two wins and one defeat, with a strong scoring record at Merkur-Arena and a more modest return on the road. Defensively, they have kept two clean sheets, both in matches they won, which underlines how important defensive solidity is to their success in this tie.

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

Last 5 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

Fenerbahçe arrive in Graz unbeaten in their current UEFA Champions League campaign. Across three matches this season, they have two wins and one draw, with no defeats. At home they have been particularly strong, winning both games and keeping clean sheets, including the 2-0 victory over Sturm Graz. Away from home they have drawn their only Champions League match so far, conceding once and scoring once, suggesting a more controlled but still competitive approach on their travels.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head record, Fenerbahçe hold a clear historical edge: two wins and one draw from three meetings, with a 5-2 aggregate goal advantage. They have never lost to Sturm Graz, and crucially, they have already won once at Merkur-Arena in a European qualifier. The goal averages underline this superiority, with Fenerbahçe averaging 1.67 goals per game against Sturm Graz, while the Austrian side have yet to reach a goal per game in this matchup.

Current Champions League form in 2026 further supports that picture. Sturm Graz have been strong at home in this campaign and have shown they can score freely at Merkur-Arena, but they enter this second leg needing to reverse a 2-0 deficit against opponents who are unbeaten in Europe this season and have yet to concede at home. Fenerbahçe combine a solid defensive record with enough attacking threat to manage leads effectively. Overall, history and early-season form both lean slightly towards Fenerbahçe maintaining control of the tie, though Sturm Graz’s home scoring record keeps the door open for a competitive and high-stakes second leg in Graz.

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

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