Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

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. After the first leg in Istanbul, this return fixture will decide which side progresses closer to the group stage, adding real weight to every detail in the Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats profile.

The tie is finely balanced in terms of opportunity, but Fenerbahçe arrive with a strong first-leg result behind them in this season’s Champions League qualifiers. Sturm Graz, who have shown they can score freely at home in this campaign, need a big performance at Merkur-Arena to overturn the deficit. With both teams already active in European competition this season, the stakes are clear: survival in the Champions League path and the financial and sporting benefits that come with it sit at the heart of this Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe stats preview.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but meaningful European rivalry between Sturm Graz and Fenerbahçe across Champions League and Europa League qualifiers.

• 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 begins with their UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round clash on 27 July 2017 at Merkur-Arena. In that first leg, Sturm Graz hosted and Fenerbahçe left Austria with a 2-1 away win, having led 2-1 at half-time as well. That result immediately established the Turkish side’s ability to handle the Graz venue under qualifying pressure.

The second leg of that 2017 Europa League tie took place on 3 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe again led at half-time, 1-0, but the match finished 1-1 after Sturm Graz found a way back in the second half. Over the two legs, Fenerbahçe advanced thanks to a win and a draw, while Sturm Graz showed resilience but were unable to turn performances into victories.

The rivalry was renewed in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 5 August 2026 at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe, playing at home, secured a 2-0 win over Sturm Graz, leading 2-0 at half-time and seeing out the match without conceding. That latest result reinforces a pattern: Fenerbahçe have yet to lose in three competitive meetings, while Sturm Graz are still searching for a first head-to-head victory. Even with limited historical depth, the available matches underline a clear edge for the Turkish club in this specific European pairing, a key element in any Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe timeline analysis.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from their three competitive encounters underline Fenerbahçe’s control of the matchup so far.

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: 2 matches played here — Sturm Graz won 0 (as home side), Fenerbahçe won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Fenerbahçe’s stadiums (Istanbul): 1 match played here — Fenerbahçe won 0 (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:

• 05 August 2026: Fenerbahçe 2-0 Sturm Graz (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
• 03 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 this Champions League campaign to date, Sturm Graz have played three qualifiers, showing an aggressive attacking profile at home but some vulnerability away. They have two wins and one defeat, with a notably high scoring output in Graz and a more modest return on the road. Defensively, they have been solid at home with clean sheets, but they have conceded in away fixtures, including the 2-0 loss to Fenerbahçe in Istanbul.

• 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 enter the second leg unbeaten in their Champions League 2026 qualifiers, with two wins and one draw from three matches. They have been especially strong at home, winning both fixtures in Istanbul without conceding a goal. Away from home they have drawn once, scoring and conceding in that outing. Overall, Fenerbahçe combine a controlled attack with a very tight defence, reflected in only one goal conceded across their three qualifiers so far.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head record, Fenerbahçe clearly hold the upper hand: two wins and one draw, with a 5-2 aggregate goal advantage and a perfect record in Graz from two visits to Merkur-Arena. The venue split is particularly telling, as Sturm Graz have yet to take a point at home against the Turkish side. Current-season Champions League form reinforces this picture. Sturm Graz have shown strong attacking potential at home but carry a negative goal difference overall, while Fenerbahçe remain unbeaten with a defensive record of just one goal conceded in three matches. Taken together, the historical meetings and current form trends lean towards Fenerbahçe maintaining their edge, although Sturm Graz’s home scoring power keeps the tie competitively alive heading into this decisive leg.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahçe H2H Statistics updated on 06 August 2026.