Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

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 is a pivotal stage of the competition, with both clubs aiming to move closer to the group phase and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it. The setting in Yerevan adds an extra layer of intrigue, as Ararat-Armenia look to make home advantage count.

With both sides already active in the 2026 Champions League qualifying campaign, this tie brings together a home team that has been strong on its own ground and a Celje side that has shown plenty of attacking punch. For anyone studying Ararat-Armenia vs Celje stats, the combination of a tight historical record and contrasting early-season profiles in this competition makes this fixture one of the more finely poised clashes of the round.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Ararat-Armenia and Celje is based on a single previous competitive meeting.

• 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 UEFA Europa League clash on 24 September 2020. Played at Yerevan Football Academy in the 3rd Qualifying Round, that encounter set the only historical reference point between these clubs ahead of their upcoming Champions League tie.

On 24 September 2020 in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round, Ararat-Armenia hosted Celje in Yerevan. The match finished 0-0 in regular time, with the half-time score also 0-0. After extra time, Ararat-Armenia found a decisive goal to win 1-0, with the final score recorded as Ararat-Armenia 1-0 Celje after 120 minutes. There was no penalty shootout, but the need for extra time underlined how evenly matched the sides were over the standard 90 minutes.

That Europa League meeting provides a compact but meaningful historical context: Ararat-Armenia have already demonstrated they can edge Celje in a high-stakes European qualifier in Yerevan, yet the goalless 90 minutes suggest that margins between the teams are slim. As a result, the Ararat-Armenia vs Celje timeline points to a rivalry defined more by balance and fine details than by clear dominance.

Ararat-Armenia vs Celje Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical breakdown from their past head-to-head meeting highlights a narrow advantage for Ararat-Armenia.

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 record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League is season to date rather than a strict last-five sequence, but it still offers a clear picture of their current level. They have played 4 matches, winning both at home and losing both away. Offensively, they average 1.8 goals per game, with a particularly strong home output of 2.0 goals per match and no failures to score in any fixture. Defensively, they have been excellent at home with no goals conceded, but more vulnerable on their travels, allowing 5 goals in 2 away games.

• 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 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign, viewed season to date, shows an unbeaten start over 2 matches. They have recorded 1 win and 1 draw, with both home and away fixtures producing goals at both ends. Celje average an impressive 3.0 goals scored per game, reflecting a proactive attacking approach, but they also concede 2.5 goals on average, indicating open, high-scoring contests rather than tight defensive battles. They have yet to keep a clean sheet but have scored in every match and converted their only penalty opportunity.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current numbers suggest a finely balanced qualifier. Ararat-Armenia hold the edge in the head-to-head record, having won the only previous meeting 1-0 after extra time in Yerevan, and their 2026 Champions League campaign confirms strong home performances built on solid defending and reliable scoring. Celje, however, arrive unbeaten in this season’s Champions League qualifiers, with a notably higher scoring rate but a more porous back line. The combination of Ararat-Armenia’s proven home strength and prior success against Celje, set against the visitors’ attacking momentum and goal-heavy matches, points to a contest where small details and defensive discipline could determine who progresses. Historical trends lean slightly towards Ararat-Armenia at home, but Celje’s current attacking output ensures this tie remains open and competitive.

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