Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen: Head-to-Head Record and Match Preview

Benfica host FC ST. Gallen in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round on 30 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in Lisbon. The tie is finely poised after the first leg in St.Gallen, and this return fixture will decide who progresses further in the 2026 European campaign. With Benfica at home and FC ST. Gallen defending a narrow advantage, the stakes are high for both clubs.

This match is part of the early qualifying phase, but the financial and sporting rewards of a deep Europa League run make it a crucial night. Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats from the first leg already reveal contrasting patterns in both teams’ European form this season, and this second meeting in quick succession will shape the overall narrative of their emerging head-to-head record.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Benfica and FC ST. Gallen have met once so far in official UEFA Europa League competition.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Benfica wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• FC ST. Gallen wins: 1

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Timeline & Historical Context

The Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen timeline in European competition begins with their first-leg clash in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Europa League on 23 July 2026. Played at Kybunpark in St.Gallen, it marked the Swiss side’s opportunity to test themselves against one of Portugal’s traditional heavyweights.

On 23 July 2026, in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, FC ST. Gallen hosted Benfica and secured a 2-1 home victory. The match was level 1-1 at half-time, but the Swiss team found a decisive goal after the interval to take a one-goal advantage into the return leg. The full-time scoreline was FC ST. Gallen 2–1 Benfica, underlining the competitiveness of the tie and giving FC ST. Gallen a valuable edge in the aggregate score.

With only that first-leg encounter currently on record, the historical context is still developing. However, the early evidence suggests that FC ST. Gallen are capable of troubling Benfica despite the difference in European pedigree, and the Lisbon leg will either confirm the Swiss side’s upset credentials or allow Benfica to restore balance in this new European matchup.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is based entirely on their single UEFA Europa League meeting in the 2026 season.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Benfica 1 - 2 FC ST. Gallen
• Average Goals per Match: Benfica 1.00 vs FC ST. Gallen 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Benfica's stadium: 0 matches played here — Benfica won 0 (as home side), FC ST. Gallen won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At FC ST. Gallen's stadium: 1 match played here — FC ST. Gallen won 1 (as home side), Benfica won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 23 July 2026: FC ST. Gallen 2–1 Benfica (Half-time: 1–1) – UEFA Europa League, 2nd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Benfica Matches Results and Stats

For Benfica, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Europa League season to date consists of the away defeat in St.Gallen. They have played one match, losing 2–1 on the road, scoring once and conceding twice. That result leaves their form line at a single loss, with no clean sheets so far and an early need to respond in front of their own supporters in Lisbon.

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

Last 5 FC ST. Gallen Matches Results and Stats

FC ST. Gallen enter the second leg with a positive start to their 2026 UEFA Europa League campaign. Their season-to-date European record shows one home win from one match, the 2–1 victory over Benfica. They have scored twice and conceded once, reflecting an attacking approach that has already produced a narrow but valuable advantage in this qualifying round.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a statistical standpoint, the historical sample is extremely limited, but the numbers available are clear. FC ST. Gallen lead the Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen stats with one win from one match and a 2–1 aggregate goal advantage. Benfica, however, now return home, where they have yet to play in this season’s Europa League and will look to overturn both the result and the early head-to-head deficit. FC ST. Gallen have shown they can compete and score against Benfica, but the Lisbon leg will test whether they can defend their lead under pressure. Overall, the emerging trends suggest a competitive tie in which Benfica must improve on their first-leg performance, while FC ST. Gallen aim to consolidate their early edge in this new European rivalry.

Benfica vs FC ST. Gallen H2H Statistics updated on 25 July 2026.