KuPS vs Sabah FA: Head-to-head Stats Before 28 July 2026 Match

The UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round tie between KuPS and Sabah FA concludes on 28 July 2026 at Vare Areena in Kuopio, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC. KuPS return home needing a response after the first leg, while Sabah FA travel to Finland defending a narrow advantage in this two-legged qualifier.

This fixture carries significant stakes, with progression in the UEFA Champions League qualifying path on the line and crucial prize money and prestige at stake. With only one prior competitive meeting on record, every detail in the KuPS vs Sabah FA stats matters as both clubs seek to write a decisive chapter in this early-stage European matchup.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between KuPS and Sabah FA is based on a single UEFA Champions League qualifying encounter.

• Previous meetings: 1
• KuPS wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Sabah FA wins: 1

KuPS vs Sabah FA Timeline & Historical Context

The KuPS vs Sabah FA timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded clash on 21 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. Played at Bank Respublika Arena in Absheron, Sabah FA hosted the Finnish side KuPS in the opening leg of this tie.

On 21 July 2026, Sabah FA 1–0 KuPS was the final score after 90 minutes, with Sabah FA leading 1–0 at half-time as well. The match was completed in regular time, with no extra time or penalties required in this leg. That result gives Sabah FA the only win currently in the head-to-head series and a slender aggregate advantage heading into the return fixture in Kuopio.

With just this one competitive encounter on record, the rivalry’s historical context is still emerging. The existing KuPS vs Sabah FA timeline is short but clear: Sabah FA have shown they can edge a tight contest at home in UEFA Champions League qualifying, while KuPS now aim to overturn that 1–0 deficit on their own ground.

KuPS vs Sabah FA Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical picture of this head-to-head is based entirely on their single Champions League qualifier to date.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: KuPS 0 - 1 Sabah FA
• Average Goals per Match: KuPS 0.00 vs Sabah FA 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At KuPS's stadium: 0 matches played here — KuPS won 0 (as home side), Sabah FA won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Sabah FA's stadium: 1 match played here — Sabah FA won 1 (as home side), KuPS won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

KuPS vs Sabah FA Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the KuPS vs Sabah FA last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 21 July 2026: Sabah FA 1–0 KuPS (Half-time: 1–0) – UEFA Champions League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 KuPS Matches Results and Stats

For KuPS, the available record in the current UEFA Champions League campaign shows a mixed season to date. Across 3 matches in this competition, KuPS have 1 win and 2 defeats, with their form line reading WLL. They have scored 4 goals and conceded 4, indicating a balance between attack and defense but with vulnerabilities at the back, particularly at home where they have conceded 3 goals in 1 match. Away from home, KuPS have been tighter defensively, conceding just 1 goal in 2 games but also scoring only twice.

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

Last 5 Sabah FA Matches Results and Stats

Sabah FA arrive in strong form in the current UEFA Champions League campaign. Their season to date shows 3 wins from 3 matches, with a perfect form line of WWW. They have scored 5 goals and conceded just 1, reflecting a solid balance of effective attacking play and disciplined defending. At home, Sabah FA have been particularly strong, winning both matches with an aggregate score of 3–0, while their single away game has also produced a victory with a 2–1 scoreline.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical perspective, the sample size in this head-to-head is extremely limited, with only one prior meeting: Sabah FA’s 1–0 home win on 21 July 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round. However, when that result is combined with season-to-date form in this competition, a clearer pattern emerges. Sabah FA have a flawless record of 3 wins from 3, with a strong defensive record and consistent scoring both home and away. KuPS, by contrast, have split their early Champions League campaign with 1 win and 2 losses, scoring and conceding at similar rates. The numbers suggest Sabah FA enter the second leg with both the aggregate lead and the stronger recent form, while KuPS will rely on home advantage at Vare Areena to shift the balance and keep their European campaign alive.

KuPS vs Sabah FA H2H Statistics updated on 23 July 2026.