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

Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe meet at Merkur-Arena in Graz on 11 August 2026 at 18:30 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. With a place in the next stage of Europe’s elite competition on the line, this second-leg clash carries significant weight for both clubs’ continental ambitions and will be closely watched by bettors and analysts tracking Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats.

The tie returns to Austria after the first leg in Istanbul in the same round of the 2026 season. Sturm Graz come into this campaign with an attacking profile in Europe, while Fenerbahçe bring a solid defensive record from their early Champions League qualifiers. The combination of historical results and current season statistics provides a clear framework to understand the stakes and context of this fixture.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing history between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe in European competition.

  • 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 is built entirely on qualifying-round encounters. The most recent chapter came on 5 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, where Fenerbahçe, playing at home, defeated Sturm Graz 2-0. The Turkish side led 2-0 at half-time and maintained that margin through full time, underlining their home strength in this tie.

Their previous meetings were in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round in the 2017 season. On 27 July 2017 at Merkur-Arena in Graz, Sturm Graz hosted Fenerbahçe and were beaten 2-1. The visitors led 2-1 at half-time and held that score to the final whistle, giving Fenerbahçe an away win in Austria and an early edge in the two-legged contest.

The return match of that Europa League qualifier took place on 3 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe again played at home, with the match finishing 1-1 after a 1-0 home lead at half-time. That draw in Turkey remains Sturm Graz’s only non-defeat in this head-to-head, but overall the historical balance across these three fixtures clearly tilts toward Fenerbahçe, a key point for anyone examining the Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe timeline.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers underline Fenerbahçe’s advantage, while also highlighting a tendency for both teams to find the net when they meet.

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 stadiums (Chobani Stadium / Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul): 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:

  • 05 August 2026: Fenerbahçe 2-0 Sturm Graz (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 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 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date, Sturm Graz have played 3 matches, showing an aggressive attacking profile at home and a more mixed picture away. They have 2 wins and 1 loss, with a strong scoring rate of 4 goals in 1 home match and 2 goals across 2 away fixtures. Defensively, they have yet to concede at home but have allowed 2 goals away, indicating a tighter back line in Graz than on their travels.

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

Last 5 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

In the 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign so far, Fenerbahçe are unbeaten across 3 matches, with 2 wins and 1 draw. Both victories have come at home, where they have scored 3 goals and conceded none, underlining a strong defensive base in Istanbul. Away from home, they have drawn their single fixture, scoring once and conceding once, suggesting a more controlled but slightly less dominant approach on the road.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across three previous competitive meetings, Fenerbahçe hold a clear edge over Sturm Graz with 2 wins and 1 draw, outscoring the Austrian side 5-2 and winning both on neutral season context and in this current Champions League qualifying campaign. The venue split shows Fenerbahçe have already proved they can win at Merkur-Arena, while maintaining an unbeaten home record against Sturm Graz in Istanbul. Current season form reinforces this pattern: Fenerbahçe are unbeaten in the 2026 Champions League qualifiers with a strong defensive record, whereas Sturm Graz combine high home scoring with more vulnerability away. Overall, the historical and seasonal numbers lean slightly toward Fenerbahçe, but Sturm Graz’s attacking output at home suggests this second leg could still be competitive, especially if they strike early in Graz.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe H2H Statistics updated on 06 August 2026.