Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Stats: Head-to-head Overview Before August 2026 Clash

Ararat-Armenia and Celje meet on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round at Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC. This qualifying tie offers both clubs a crucial opportunity to move closer to the group stage, adding extra weight to every detail in the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats ahead of this clash.

The venue familiarity in Yerevan and the high-stakes Champions League context make this a finely balanced contest between the Armenian and Slovenian champions. With both sides showing attacking intent in their early-season European campaigns, this fixture has the profile of a tight, competitive tie where small historical edges from the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats could prove decisive.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Ararat-Armenia and Celje is based on a single previous European meeting.

• 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 their first and so far only encounter on 24 September 2020. That match took place in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round at Yerevan Football Academy, again on Armenian soil, giving a clear historical reference point for this new Champions League tie.

On 24 September 2020, Ararat-Armenia hosted Celje in a tightly contested qualifier that remained goalless through normal time. The score after 90 minutes was Ararat-Armenia 0–0 Celje, reflecting a cautious, defensively disciplined battle. The match was ultimately decided in extra time, where Ararat-Armenia found the breakthrough to win 1–0 after extra time, with the extra-time scoreline recorded as Ararat-Armenia 1–0 Celje in the final result.

That Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round meeting sets the tone for this rivalry: one match, played in Yerevan, decided only after 120 minutes. As a result, the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline currently points to a matchup defined by fine margins, defensive organisation, and the importance of home advantage in Armenia.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Celje head-to-head numbers are drawn from that single European qualifier, but they still offer a clear statistical snapshot of how these sides have matched up.

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 match 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

Ararat-Armenia’s form in the UEFA Champions League season to date has been mixed but clearly influenced by venue. Across 4 Champions League fixtures, they have won both home matches and lost both away games, underlining a strong record in Yerevan. Offensively, they average 1.8 goals per match, with 2.0 scored on average at home and 1.5 away, while defensively they have been excellent at home with no goals conceded, but more vulnerable on their travels, conceding an average of 2.5 goals away. Two clean sheets and no failures to score highlight a team capable of imposing itself, particularly in front of its own supporters.

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

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje enter this Champions League 2026 campaign unbeaten so far, with 1 win and 1 draw from their 2 fixtures to date. They have been consistently potent in attack, scoring 3 goals in each of their matches for an average of 3.0 goals per game, both home and away. Defensively, however, they have allowed 5 goals in 2 games, conceding 2.5 per match, which suggests an open style with high-scoring outcomes at both ends. Celje have yet to keep a clean sheet but have also not failed to score, and they have converted their only penalty of the campaign, showing composure in key moments.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Ararat-Armenia hold the edge in this matchup, leading the head-to-head 1–0 after a narrow extra-time victory in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 24 September 2020, also in Yerevan. The venue split reinforces that advantage, with the only meeting played on Armenian soil and ending in a home win, while Celje have yet to host Ararat-Armenia in European competition. From a broader statistical perspective, Ararat-Armenia’s current Champions League campaign shows a strong home profile with two wins, solid defensive numbers, and clean sheets at home, contrasting with weaker away results. Celje, meanwhile, bring an unbeaten record and a very aggressive attacking output, but their defensive record suggests they are vulnerable to conceding. Taken together, the head-to-head history, the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats, and both teams’ season-to-date form point towards a finely balanced qualifier in which Ararat-Armenia’s home strength and previous success in Yerevan are weighed against Celje’s free-scoring but defensively open approach.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje H2H Statistics updated on 30 July 2026.