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

Sturm Graz host Fenerbahçe at Merkur-Arena in Graz on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie comes in a high-stakes phase of qualifying, where a place in the next round of Europe’s elite competition is on the line and every goal carries significant weight. In this context, Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats and historical trends offer important clues about how this fixture might unfold.

Both clubs arrive with positive early-season records in the Champions League qualifiers. Sturm Graz have already shown strong attacking output in this campaign, while Fenerbahçe remain unbeaten and defensively solid. With the tie being played at Merkur-Arena, the home advantage for Sturm Graz contrasts with Fenerbahçe’s strong record in previous meetings between the sides, making this matchup a compelling tactical and statistical battle.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe in European competition is narrowly tilted in favour of the Turkish side.

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 spans three fixtures across the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifiers. The most recent clash came on 5 August 2026 in Istanbul in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. At Chobani Stadium, Fenerbahçe, playing at home, defeated Sturm Graz 2-0, leading 2-0 at half-time and maintaining that advantage through full time. That result underlined Fenerbahçe’s ability to control home legs in this pairing.

Before that Champions League meeting, the clubs faced each other twice 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 Turkish side led 2-1 at half-time and carried the same scoreline to full time, taking a valuable away win in Austria. That encounter remains the only previous meeting between the sides at Merkur-Arena ahead of the upcoming Champions League tie.

The return leg of that 2017 Europa League tie was played on 3 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe again started as the home team and drew 1-1 with Sturm Graz, after leading 1-0 at half-time. The draw confirmed Fenerbahçe’s progression in that tie and added another positive result at home to their record in this matchup. Overall, history points to Fenerbahçe as the more effective side over the small sample of competitive meetings, while Sturm Graz have been competitive but are still searching for a first win in this head-to-head.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical profile of this head-to-head is built on a compact but telling set of three European fixtures.

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 (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:

5 August 2026: Fenerbahçe 2-0 Sturm Graz (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
3 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 Sturm Graz, the available Champions League qualifying record in the 2026 season to date points to a side that combines strong attacking output with generally solid defensive numbers. They have played 3 matches in this campaign, winning 2 and losing 1, with a form line of W W L. At home they have 1 win from 1 match, scoring 4 goals and conceding none, highlighting Merkur-Arena as a genuine attacking platform. Across all venues in this Champions League season to date, Sturm Graz have scored 6 goals and conceded 2, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, with 2 clean sheets and only 1 match in which they failed to score.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Last 5 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

Fenerbahçe’s Champions League qualifying campaign in 2026 shows an unbeaten side with a balanced profile. Their form line stands at W D W over 3 matches, with 2 home fixtures and 1 away. They have won both home games and drawn their sole away match, underlining a strong record in Istanbul and resilience on the road. Across these 3 matches, Fenerbahçe have scored 4 goals and conceded just 1, averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per game. They have kept 2 clean sheets and have yet to fail to score, indicating both defensive stability and consistent attacking threat.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats, the historical and current indicators lean slightly towards the Turkish side. Fenerbahçe hold a 2-1-0 advantage in previous meetings, with a 5-2 aggregate goal edge and positive results both home and away, including a 2-1 victory at Merkur-Arena in 2017 and a 2-0 home win on 5 August 2026 in the current Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. Their 2026 Champions League campaign so far is unbeaten, built on a strong defensive base and consistent scoring.

Sturm Graz, however, bring notable attacking strength at home in this season’s qualifiers, with 4 goals scored and none conceded in their only home match to date. While they are still searching for a first win in this head-to-head, their overall Champions League 2026 numbers (2 wins from 3, 6 goals scored, 2 conceded) show they are capable of mounting a response in Graz. Statistically, history and recent form give Fenerbahçe a slight edge, but Sturm Graz’s home scoring profile suggests the second leg at Merkur-Arena could be far more competitive than the aggregate record alone might imply.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.