Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Stats: Head-to-head Record
Heart Of Midlothian host Sturm Graz at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh on 28 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie follows the opening match in Graz and will decide which club advances further in the 2026 continental campaign. With the aggregate score already shaped by the first encounter, the stakes are high for both sides.
This fixture puts Heart Of Midlothian under pressure to respond in front of their home supporters after the away result in Austria, while Sturm Graz travel to Scotland with a strong platform. For anyone studying Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats, this match offers a clear test of whether the Scottish side can overturn the deficit or whether the Austrian club can manage the tie professionally to progress.
Head-to-head record
The record shows that Heart Of Midlothian and Sturm Graz have met once so far in competitive UEFA Champions League action.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Heart Of Midlothian wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Sturm Graz wins: 1
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Timeline & Historical Context
The Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded clash on 21 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round at Merkur Arena in Graz. In that match, Sturm Graz, playing at home, defeated Heart Of Midlothian 4-0, taking a commanding lead in the tie and setting the narrative heading into the return leg in Edinburgh.
On 21 July 2026, Sturm Graz led 1-0 at half-time and went on to extend their advantage in the second half, ultimately closing out a 4-0 victory over Heart Of Midlothian. This result not only handed the Austrian side a clear edge on aggregate but also established the early pattern in this emerging head-to-head: Sturm Graz demonstrating attacking efficiency and defensive solidity, while Heart Of Midlothian struggled to find a response away from home.
With only that single encounter currently in the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline, the historical context is straightforward but significant. Sturm Graz arrive at Tynecastle Park with a four-goal cushion from their 4-0 home win in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, and Heart Of Midlothian must dramatically improve on their first-leg performance if they are to alter the direction of this new European rivalry.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats are built entirely on their single UEFA Champions League meeting to date.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Heart Of Midlothian 0 - 4 Sturm Graz
- Average Goals per Match: Heart Of Midlothian 0.00 vs Sturm Graz 4.00
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 21 July 2026: Sturm Graz 4-0 Heart Of Midlothian (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Heart Of Midlothian Matches Results and Stats
For Heart Of Midlothian, the available figures reflect their UEFA Champions League season to date. They have played one match so far in this campaign, the 4-0 defeat away to Sturm Graz in the 2nd Qualifying Round. That result underlines the challenge they face in the second leg: no goals scored, four conceded, and no clean sheets, with the side also failing to score in that opening fixture.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats
Sturm Graz’s recent numbers in the UEFA Champions League season to date are the mirror image of their Scottish opponents. They have played one match, the 4-0 home victory over Heart Of Midlothian in the 2nd Qualifying Round. That performance delivered four goals scored, none conceded, and a clean sheet, highlighting both their attacking threat and defensive organisation at this early stage of the competition.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical standpoint, the picture is currently dominated by Sturm Graz. The only head-to-head meeting ended 4-0 in favour of the Austrian side, giving them a perfect record and a substantial aggregate advantage heading into the second leg at Tynecastle Park. Overall Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats show Sturm Graz with four goals scored, none conceded, and a clear edge in early Champions League form this season. Heart Of Midlothian must overturn both the numerical deficit and the momentum established in Graz, while Sturm Graz will look to manage the tie and build on their strong start to the 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign.
Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.
