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Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Stats: Head-to-head Record Before August 2026 Match

The UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round second leg between Celje and Ararat-Armenia is scheduled for 11 August 2026, with kick-off at 18:15 UTC in Celje. With a place in the next phase of Europe’s elite club competition on the line, every detail in the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats matters as the Slovenian side looks to overturn the tie on home soil.

The fixture follows the first leg in Yerevan, where Ararat-Armenia claimed a narrow advantage. Now, back in Celje’s home city, the return match will decide who progresses in the 2026 UEFA Champions League qualifying path. The stakes are clear: progression keeps the dream of the group stage alive, while defeat ends the continental campaign at this hurdle.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Celje and Ararat-Armenia in European competition is based on two previous meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Celje wins: 0
  • Draws: 0
  • Ararat-Armenia wins: 2

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Timeline & Historical Context

The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded clash on 24 September 2020 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Yerevan Football Academy, the match was tightly contested over 90 minutes, finishing 0-0 at full time. Ararat-Armenia eventually found a breakthrough in extra time to win 1-0 after 120 minutes, eliminating Celje from the competition.

Their paths crossed again on 4 August 2026, this time in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. At Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Ararat-Armenia once more hosted Celje. The game was more open than their previous Europa League encounter, with a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. By full time, Ararat-Armenia had edged ahead to secure a 2-1 victory in regular time, taking control of the qualifying tie.

With both historical meetings played in Yerevan and both ending in Ararat-Armenia victories, the rivalry’s early pattern has been defined by Armenian home dominance. The upcoming leg in Celje adds a new chapter to the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia timeline, offering the Slovenian club its first opportunity to host this opponent in European play and attempt to rebalance the head-to-head record.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Ararat-Armenia’s early upper hand, but also show that matches between these sides tend to be relatively low scoring and competitive.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Celje 1 - 3 Ararat-Armenia
  • Average Goals per Match: Celje 0.50 vs Ararat-Armenia 1.50

Across the two meetings, Ararat-Armenia have scored three times while conceding just once, giving them a positive goal difference of +2 in the direct series. Celje, meanwhile, have yet to keep a clean sheet against this opponent and have been held scoreless in one of the two encounters.

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Celje's stadium: (No previous head-to-head matches played here)
  • At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 2 matches played here — Ararat-Armenia won 2 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Celje vs Ararat-Armenia last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 4 August 2026: Ararat-Armenia 2-1 Celje (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje (after extra time; 0-0 at full time) (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

For Celje, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date shows a mixed but competitive campaign. Across three matches, Celje have one win, one draw and one defeat, scoring seven goals and conceding seven. Offensively, they have been productive both home and away, while defensively they have allowed goals at a similar rate, indicating open, end-to-end contests rather than tight, cagey affairs.

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

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

Ararat-Armenia arrive with a stronger results profile in the 2026 UEFA Champions League. Over five matches, they have three wins and two defeats, with no draws. They have scored nine goals and conceded six, combining a solid attack with generally controlled defending, particularly at home where they have allowed only one goal in three fixtures. Their away record is more volatile, with higher goals conceded, but overall form suggests a side capable of imposing itself in qualifying rounds.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The Celje vs Ararat-Armenia stats paint a picture of a developing European matchup in which Ararat-Armenia currently hold the edge. Two wins from two head-to-head meetings, a 3-1 aggregate goal advantage, and strong home performances in Yerevan give the Armenian club the historical upper hand. However, both encounters have been competitive, with one decided only after extra time and the other by a single goal margin.

From a broader form perspective, Ararat-Armenia’s three wins in five Champions League fixtures this season highlight their ability to navigate qualifying ties, while Celje’s balanced record and consistent scoring show they are capable of responding, especially now with home advantage for the first time in this particular rivalry. The historical trends lean slightly towards Ararat-Armenia, but the shift in venue and Celje’s attacking output suggest a finely poised second leg where the tie remains open, even if the statistical narrative currently favours the Armenian side.

Celje vs Ararat-Armenia H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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