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Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before August 2026 Match

Lyon host Fenerbahçe at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on 26 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. This decisive tie will determine which side progresses into the Champions League group stage, adding major sporting and financial weight to the occasion.

With the first leg in Istanbul already completed, every detail of the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe stats matters for understanding how this Play-offs clash might unfold. Lyon return home after navigating a demanding early Champions League campaign, while Fenerbahçe arrive with strong form in this season’s competition. The stakes are clear: a place among Europe’s elite and the momentum that comes with it.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very small but competitive head-to-head history between Lyon and Fenerbahçe in European competition.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Lyon wins: 0
  • Draws: 2
  • Fenerbahçe wins: 0

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Timeline & Historical Context

The Lyon vs Fenerbahçe timeline in competitive action is entirely recent and rooted in UEFA competitions. The rivalry began in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7 on 23 January 2025, when Fenerbahçe hosted Lyon at Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi in İstanbul. That encounter ended in a 0-0 draw, with Fenerbahçe 0-0 Lyon at full-time after a goalless first half in the same competition.

Their next meeting came in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs on 18 August 2026 at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul. In that first leg, Fenerbahçe again played at home and the match finished Fenerbahçe 1-1 Lyon. Lyon led 1-0 at half-time before Fenerbahçe found an equaliser, leaving the tie finely balanced heading into the return leg in France.

With both previous games drawn, the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe timeline underlines how evenly matched these sides have been in Europe so far. Neither team has yet managed to secure a head-to-head victory, and the aggregate scoring remains tight, setting up the 26 August 2026 clash as potentially the first decisive breakthrough in this emerging European rivalry.

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Lyon vs Fenerbahçe stats across all recorded meetings point to a balanced contest with low margins.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Lyon 1 - 1 Fenerbahçe
  • Average Goals per Match: Lyon 0.50 vs Fenerbahçe 0.50

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Lyon's stadium: 0 matches played here — Lyon won 0 (as home side), Fenerbahçe won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Fenerbahçe's stadium: 2 matches played here — Fenerbahçe won 0 (as home side), Lyon won 0 (as away side), 2 draws

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Lyon vs Fenerbahçe last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 18 August 2026: Fenerbahçe 1-1 Lyon (Half-time: 0-1) – UEFA Champions League Play-offs
  • 23 January 2025: Fenerbahçe 0-0 Lyon (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League League Stage - 7

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Lyon Matches Results and Stats

For Lyon, the available Champions League numbers are season to date and show a mixed but competitive profile. Across 3 matches in this Champions League campaign, Lyon have 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat. They have been strong in attack at home with 3 goals scored in 1 home game, while away they have added 2 more goals but also conceded all 3 goals against them on their travels. A clean sheet at home and no failures to score underline an attacking threat, even if defensive stability away from Lyon remains a question.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1

Last 5 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

Fenerbahçe’s Champions League season to date form is notably strong. Over 5 matches in this campaign, they are unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws, reflecting consistency and resilience. They have scored 6 goals and conceded only 2, combining a solid defence with reliable attacking output both at home and away. Three clean sheets and no matches without scoring highlight a balanced side that protects its goal while remaining a constant threat in the final third.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical Lyon vs Fenerbahçe stats point to an evenly matched European pairing, with both previous meetings ending level and the aggregate score tied at 1-1. Fenerbahçe’s home advantage in both earlier fixtures did not translate into a win, suggesting Lyon have been able to manage difficult away conditions in Istanbul. However, season to date Champions League form favours Fenerbahçe, who arrive unbeaten with a strong defensive record and multiple clean sheets, while Lyon have shown more volatility but also significant attacking output at home. Taken together, the head-to-head balance, the low-scoring nature of past clashes, and Fenerbahçe’s current unbeaten run suggest a tight, competitive second leg in Lyon, where small margins and defensive concentration are likely to decide who advances.

Lyon vs Fenerbahçe H2H Statistics updated on 21 August 2026.

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