Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Heart Of Midlothian host Sturm Graz at Tynecastle Park in Edinburgh on 28 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. This return leg comes in the early stages of the 2026 continental campaign and will decide which club progresses further in the qualification path.

With the tie being played over two legs in the same round and Sturm Graz holding a clear advantage from the first meeting, the stakes are significant for both sides. The home crowd at Tynecastle Park will expect a response, making this fixture a key reference point for Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats in the Champions League qualifying context.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited head-to-head history between Heart Of Midlothian and Sturm Graz, with only one competitive meeting on file so far.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Heart Of Midlothian wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Sturm Graz wins: 1

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Timeline & Historical Context

The Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline in competitive football begins with their first recorded encounter on 21 July 2026. Played at Merkur Arena in Graz in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round, that match set the initial benchmark in this emerging European pairing.

On 21 July 2026, Sturm Graz, playing at home, defeated Heart Of Midlothian 4-0, with a half-time score of 1-0 in the same competition and round as the upcoming return leg. That result not only gave Sturm Graz a commanding aggregate lead but also established the early balance of power in this head-to-head, with the Austrian side demonstrating clear attacking efficiency and defensive solidity across the full 90 minutes.

With only this single fixture in the archive, the rivalry’s historical context is understandably narrow, but it already frames the second leg at Tynecastle Park as a test of Heart Of Midlothian’s ability to respond to a heavy away defeat. As the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz timeline develops, this first meeting in Graz will be a key reference point for any future encounters between the clubs.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture is based entirely on their one recorded Champions League qualifier so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Heart Of Midlothian 0 - 4 Sturm Graz
• Average Goals per Match: Heart Of Midlothian 0.00 vs Sturm Graz 4.00

Venue Split Performance:

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

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 21 July 2026: Sturm Graz 4-0 Heart Of Midlothian (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Heart Of Midlothian Matches Results and Stats

For Heart Of Midlothian, only early-season UEFA Champions League statistics are available, effectively reflecting their season to date in this competition. They have played one match, the away leg in Graz, and it ended in a heavy defeat without scoring, underlining both an attacking shortfall and defensive vulnerability at this stage of qualifying.

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

Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

Sturm Graz’s available numbers also cover their season to date in the UEFA Champions League. They have played one match so far in this campaign, the home leg against Heart Of Midlothian, which they won convincingly. A 4-0 victory with a clean sheet points to early momentum, strong attacking output, and a solid defensive base heading into the return leg in Edinburgh.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, the sample size for this pairing is very small, but the numbers are one-sided. Sturm Graz lead the head-to-head 1-0, with a 4-0 aggregate scoreline from the only recorded match, and average four goals scored per game against Heart Of Midlothian while not yet conceding. Season-to-date Champions League form mirrors this: Heart Of Midlothian have one defeat with no goals scored and four conceded, while Sturm Graz have one win, four goals scored, and a clean sheet. While a single fixture cannot define a long-term rivalry, the existing Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz stats and the early form indicators clearly lean toward Sturm Graz holding the upper hand going into the Tynecastle Park leg, leaving the Scottish side needing a significant turnaround to alter the emerging pattern of this matchup.

Heart Of Midlothian vs Sturm Graz H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.