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 qualifying tie places the Armenian champions against the Slovenian contenders in a high-stakes clash, where progression to the next phase of Europe’s elite competition is on the line. The setting in Yerevan adds an extra layer of intrigue, with Ararat-Armenia again enjoying home advantage against Celje in continental action.

With both sides coming into this campaign from different domestic and European backgrounds, the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats suggest a finely balanced qualifier. Ararat-Armenia have already played four matches in this Champions League season, while Celje arrive with a smaller but unbeaten sample of two games. The combination of historical head-to-head data and current season form underlines how small margins could decide who advances from this 3rd Qualifying Round tie.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Ararat-Armenia and Celje in UEFA competition is based on a single previous encounter.

• 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 begins with their meeting on 24 September 2020 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Played at Yerevan Football Academy in Yerevan, that fixture was a tense, low-scoring contest that required extra time to separate the sides. Over the regulation 90 minutes, neither team managed to break the deadlock, with the match locked at 0-0 at full-time.

In extra time, Ararat-Armenia finally found the breakthrough, scoring once to secure a 1-0 victory after extra time. The official scoreline recorded was Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje, with a half-time score of 0-0 and no penalty shootout required. That result gave Ararat-Armenia the early historical edge in this pairing and demonstrated their ability to edge tight European qualifiers on home soil.

Although the historical depth between these clubs is limited to that single Europa League tie, it still offers a meaningful reference point. Both the upcoming Champions League qualifier and the 2020 Europa League meeting share similar conditions: a knockout qualifying round, Ararat-Armenia at home in Yerevan, and Celje travelling in search of a result. Within this narrow but relevant sample, history points slightly towards Ararat-Armenia, while leaving plenty of room for Celje to rewrite the narrative in this new Champions League chapter.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head statistics between Ararat-Armenia and Celje remain compact but still allow for a clear numerical breakdown of their past meeting.

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

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

For Ararat-Armenia, the available numbers reflect their UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date. Over four matches, they have shown a pronounced home/away split. At home, Ararat-Armenia have been perfect, winning both fixtures with an aggregate score of 4-0 and averaging 2.0 goals scored per home match while keeping clean sheets. Away from home, however, they have lost both games, conceding five goals and averaging 2.5 goals conceded per away match, despite still scoring 1.5 goals per away fixture. This combination portrays a side strong and secure in Yerevan but more vulnerable on their travels.

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

Last 5 Celje Matches Results and Stats

Celje’s current Champions League 2026 campaign provides a smaller but positive sample. Across two matches so far, they remain unbeaten with one win and one draw. Celje have scored three goals in each of their home and away fixtures, averaging an impressive 3.0 goals per match overall, while conceding a total of five goals at an average of 2.5 per game. Despite not yet keeping a clean sheet, their attack has been consistently productive, both at home and on the road, indicating an open, attack-minded approach that can trouble opponents.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical perspective, Ararat-Armenia hold the only head-to-head victory between these clubs, a 1-0 extra-time success in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round on 24 September 2020, also in Yerevan. The Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats therefore lean narrowly towards the Armenian side, particularly when the venue factor is considered: one match at home, one win, no goals conceded. However, the limited sample size and the different competition context — now the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round — mean that broader current form must also be weighed.

Season to date, Ararat-Armenia’s Champions League profile shows a strong home record with solid defensive numbers in Yerevan, while Celje bring an unbeaten and high-scoring start to their own campaign, albeit without a clean sheet. The Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline suggests that tight, hard-fought qualifiers are likely when these sides meet, with home advantage historically favouring Ararat-Armenia and Celje’s recent attacking output pointing to a more open contest this time. Overall, the statistics outline a balanced tie in which Ararat-Armenia’s home strength and prior head-to-head win are countered by Celje’s current offensive form, setting up a finely poised Champions League qualifier.

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