Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Ararat-Armenia and Celje meet at Football Academy Stadium in Yerevan on 04 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This is a high-stakes tie in the pathway to the group stage, with both clubs looking to build on their early-season European momentum.

The fixture brings together an Ararat-Armenia side that has already played four Champions League qualifiers this season and a Celje team that has started strongly in its two matches so far. With progression and valuable coefficient points on the line, the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats and previous continental meeting add a clear layer of intrigue to this qualifier.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited but competitive history between Ararat-Armenia and Celje in European competition.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Ararat-Armenia wins: 1
• Draws: 0
• Celje wins: 0

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Timeline & Historical Context

The Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline in European competition is built around a single, tightly contested knockout tie in UEFA club football. That encounter came in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, providing the only direct reference point for assessing this matchup.

On 24 September 2020, Ararat-Armenia hosted Celje at Yerevan Football Academy in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. The match remained goalless through normal time, with the score 0-0 at half-time and still 0-0 at full-time. Ararat-Armenia eventually found the breakthrough in extra time to secure a 1-0 victory after 120 minutes. The fixture was decided without a penalty shootout, but it underlined how finely balanced these clubs can be over a single-leg qualifier.

That Europa League meeting is the sole competitive reference in the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline so far, yet it already hints at a pattern: a low-scoring, cagey knockout contest played in Yerevan, with Ararat-Armenia ultimately edging through. As they now meet in the Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, both sides return to a familiar type of stage, with historical evidence pointing to a narrow margin between them.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats across all recorded competitive meetings point to a small sample but a clear edge for the Armenian club so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Ararat-Armenia 1 - 0 Celje
• Average Goals per Match: Ararat-Armenia 1.00 vs Celje 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Ararat-Armenia's stadium: 1 match played here — Ararat-Armenia won 1 (as home side), Celje won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Celje's stadium: 0 matches played here — Celje won 0 (as home side), Ararat-Armenia won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

• 24 September 2020: Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Ararat-Armenia Matches Results and Stats

Ararat-Armenia come into this Champions League qualifier with a mixed but eventful record season to date in the competition. Over four matches, they have won both of their home fixtures and lost both away, reflecting a strong advantage in Yerevan. Offensively, they average 1.8 goals per game, with 2.0 scored on home soil and 1.5 away, while defensively they have been solid at home with no goals conceded but more vulnerable on their travels, allowing 2.5 goals per away match. Two clean sheets underline their ability to control games in front of their own fans, and they have yet to fail to score in this Champions League campaign.

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

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje arrive with an unbeaten Champions League record season to date from two matches, combining one win and one draw. They have shown a strong attacking output, averaging 3.0 goals per game both home and away, for a total of 6 goals scored. At the same time, they have conceded 5 goals, an average of 2.5 per match, indicating open, high-scoring contests. There have been no clean sheets so far, but Celje have also not failed to score, and they have already demonstrated penalty reliability with one successful spot-kick converted.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Ararat-Armenia hold the edge in this pairing, with a 1-0 Europa League victory in Yerevan in the only previous encounter and a 1-0 aggregate goal advantage in the head-to-head record. The venue factor again favours the Armenian side, who have already shown in this Champions League campaign that they are strong at home, with two wins, four goals scored and no goals conceded in Yerevan. Celje, however, bring an unbeaten Champions League record this season and a potent attack averaging 3.0 goals per match, even if their defensive numbers suggest vulnerability.

Overall, the historical Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats point slightly towards the hosts based on the previous meeting and home form, while Celje’s current attacking output and unbeaten run indicate that this tie could be more open than the low-scoring 2020 clash. The balance between Ararat-Armenia’s home solidity and Celje’s offensive momentum will likely define who progresses from this finely poised 3rd Qualifying Round matchup.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje H2H Statistics updated on 30 July 2026.