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Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before 2026 Match

Fenerbahçe host Sturm Graz at Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu in Istanbul on 05 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This is a high-stakes first-leg tie, with both clubs aiming to move closer to the lucrative group stage of Europe’s premier competition. In this context, understanding the Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats is essential to gauge how the sides match up before they meet again in the return leg.

The fixture brings together a Fenerbahçe side that has started the Champions League season solidly and a Sturm Graz team that has been prolific and defensively secure in their early qualifying matches. With bookmakers generally favouring the Turkish hosts, the narrative around this match is shaped by historical meetings in European competition and the early-season form lines that define this Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats preview.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a small but telling European history between Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz.

  • Previous meetings: 2
  • Fenerbahçe wins: 1
  • Draws: 1
  • Sturm Graz wins: 0

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Timeline & Historical Context

The Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz timeline in competitive European football is built entirely on their UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round tie in the 2017 season. On 27 July 2017, the sides met at Merkur-Arena in Graz, with Sturm Graz as the home team and Fenerbahçe travelling from Istanbul. That match finished Sturm Graz 1–2 Fenerbahçe (half-time 1–2), giving the Turkish club an away victory and a strong advantage in the two-legged tie.

The second leg took place on 03 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul, again in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. In that encounter, Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz played out a 1–1 draw (half-time 1–0) with Fenerbahçe as the home side. Over the two games, Fenerbahçe demonstrated the ability to manage both home and away conditions, taking a win in Austria and a draw in Turkey to progress from the tie.

Although the historical sample is limited to these two fixtures, the Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz timeline highlights a pattern of Fenerbahçe having the upper hand in results while Sturm Graz have shown they can score and stay competitive away from home. Those 2017 Europa League meetings form the entire known competitive head-to-head context ahead of this 2026 Champions League qualifying clash.

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats from past meetings underline a narrow but clear edge for the Turkish side.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Fenerbahçe 3 - 2 Sturm Graz
  • Average Goals per Match: Fenerbahçe 1.50 vs Sturm Graz 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Fenerbahçe's stadium: 1 matches played here — Fenerbahçe won 0 (as home side), Sturm Graz won 0 (as away side), 1 draws
  • At Sturm Graz's stadium: 1 matches played here — Sturm Graz won 0 (as home side), Fenerbahçe won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 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 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats

For this Champions League campaign season to date, Fenerbahçe have played two matches, showing a solid if unspectacular profile. They have recorded one win and one draw, with balanced scoring and a relatively tight defence. At home they have been efficient, scoring once and keeping a clean sheet, while away they have shared the points in a higher-scoring encounter, reflecting a side capable of adapting to different match scenarios.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

Sturm Graz’s Champions League season to date has been impressive over their two qualifying fixtures. They come into this tie with two wins from two, combining a potent attack with a watertight defence. At home they have been dominant, scoring four without reply, and away from home they have produced a controlled 2–0 victory. The Austrian side’s early form suggests strong momentum and confidence on both sides of the ball.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Fenerbahçe hold the advantage in this matchup, with one win and one draw from two previous European meetings, and a 3–2 aggregate goal edge that includes a valuable away victory in Graz. The venue split also favours the Turkish club, who have never lost to Sturm Graz either at home or away based on the recorded fixtures. However, the current Champions League form picture is more nuanced: Fenerbahçe are unbeaten with a steady record and a strong defensive showing at home, while Sturm Graz arrive with a perfect start, six goals scored and none conceded over two matches. Taken together, the historical head-to-head and recent form suggest Fenerbahçe enter as favourites, especially at home, but Sturm Graz’s sharp attack and clean-sheet record indicate this qualifier could be more competitive than the past record alone might imply.

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz H2H Statistics updated on 31 July 2026.