Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz meet at Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu in Istanbul on 05 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season, 3rd Qualifying Round. This first-leg tie brings together a Turkish giant and an Austrian side both aiming to move closer to the lucrative group stage, making every detail in the Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats relevant for assessing the balance of power.

The stakes are clear: progression from the 3rd Qualifying Round is vital for financial, sporting, and prestige reasons. Fenerbahçe arrive with an unbeaten Champions League qualifying record this season, while Sturm Graz have started their campaign with back-to-back wins and clean sheets. In this context, the Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats and past European meetings provide a concise but telling backdrop to a high-pressure encounter in Istanbul.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz in European competition is based on a compact but competitive set of previous meetings.

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

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Timeline & Historical Context

The Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz timeline in European competition is built around their UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round tie in the 2017 season. The first leg took place on 27 July 2017 at Merkur-Arena in Graz, where Sturm Graz hosted Fenerbahçe. That match finished Sturm Graz 1–2 Fenerbahçe, with the Turkish side taking control of the tie thanks to a strong away performance in Austria in regular time.

The return leg followed on 03 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul, again in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. On that occasion, Fenerbahçe were at home and the match ended Fenerbahçe 1–1 Sturm Graz after 90 minutes, with the half-time score 1–0 to the hosts. That draw was enough to see Fenerbahçe advance from the tie, while Sturm Graz showed they could compete away in a demanding Istanbul atmosphere.

Although the historical sample is limited to those two Europa League qualifiers, it already frames the Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz timeline as one where Fenerbahçe have had the edge in results, but Sturm Graz have been competitive both home and away. With the new clash now coming in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, both clubs revisit a familiar stage of European qualification, this time with an even higher tournament at stake.

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers provide a concise statistical snapshot of how these clubs have matched up across their previous European meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Fenerbahçe 3 - 2 Sturm Graz
• Average Goals per Match: Fenerbahçe 1.50 vs Sturm Graz 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Fenerbahçe's stadium: 1 match played here — Fenerbahçe won 0 (as home side), Sturm Graz won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Sturm Graz's stadium: 1 match played here — Sturm Graz won 0 (as home side), Fenerbahçe won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 03 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 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

For Fenerbahçe, the available numbers come from their UEFA Champions League 2026 campaign to date. Over 2 matches in this season’s qualifiers, they are unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, reflecting a solid if not explosive start. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 1, showing balanced output in attack and defense, and have already recorded 1 clean sheet at home. Their scoring has been spread across the first half, with goals arriving between minutes 0–15 and 31–45, while the only goal conceded has also come late in the first half. Discipline-wise, yellow cards are concentrated in the latter stages of matches, but no red cards have been shown.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

Sturm Graz enter this tie in very strong Champions League qualifying form in the 2026 season. Across their 2 matches so far, they have a perfect record with 2 wins, no draws, and no defeats. Impressively, they have scored 6 goals (4 at home and 2 away) and are yet to concede, delivering 2 clean sheets. Their average of 3.0 goals scored per match underlines a potent attack, while the defense has been flawless in terms of goals against. Their biggest winning margins include a 4–0 home victory and a 0–2 away success, suggesting they have been effective both in front of their own fans and on the road.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical perspective, Fenerbahçe hold the edge in the direct Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats, with 1 win and 1 draw across their two UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round meetings in 2017, and a 3–2 aggregate goal advantage. The venue split shows Fenerbahçe have already taken an away win in Graz, while Sturm Graz have previously managed to avoid defeat in Istanbul. In current UEFA Champions League 2026 qualifying form, Fenerbahçe are unbeaten but relatively low scoring, whereas Sturm Graz arrive with a perfect record, a prolific attack, and no goals conceded. Overall, history slightly favors Fenerbahçe in the head-to-head, but the recent form indices suggest Sturm Graz may pose a more dangerous and confident challenge this time around, setting up a finely balanced qualifier in Istanbul.

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz H2H Statistics updated on 31 July 2026.