Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

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 2026 3rd Qualifying Round. This qualifying tie places the Turkish side against the Austrian visitors in a high-stakes European clash, with progression towards the Champions League group stage on the line. In this context, understanding the Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats is crucial to gauge how this first leg might unfold.

Both teams enter from strong starts in Champions League qualifying. Fenerbahçe are unbeaten so far, while Sturm Graz have opened their campaign with back-to-back wins and clean sheets. With bookmakers broadly favouring the home side but Sturm Graz showing a potent attack, this fixture promises a competitive edge where historical meetings and current form intersect.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling head-to-head history between Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz in European competition.

• 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 European competition is rooted in their UEFA Europa League 2017 3rd Qualifying Round tie. The first recorded meeting came on 27 July 2017 at Merkur-Arena in Graz. In that match, Sturm Graz were the home side and Fenerbahçe travelled to Austria, with the Turkish club emerging 2-1 winners. The score at half-time was 1-2, and it remained unchanged through full time, giving Fenerbahçe a valuable away victory in the two-legged contest.

The return leg took place on 03 August 2017 at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadı in Istanbul, again in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Fenerbahçe, playing at home, drew 1-1 with Sturm Graz after leading 1-0 at half-time. Over the two matches, Fenerbahçe demonstrated the ability to manage both home and away conditions, winning in Graz and avoiding defeat in Istanbul to control the tie.

Although the historical depth is limited to this single Europa League qualification duel, those fixtures underline a pattern: Fenerbahçe have yet to lose to Sturm Graz, with one win and one draw. For analysts reviewing the Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz timeline, the 2017 encounters offer a concise but relevant benchmark ahead of their renewed meeting in the Champions League qualifiers.

Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical profile of this pairing highlights a narrow but favourable edge for Fenerbahçe.

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 match played here — Fenerbahçe won 0 (as home side), Sturm Graz won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Sturm Graz's stadium: 1 match 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 Fenerbahçe, the available numbers come from their UEFA Champions League 2026 campaign to date. Over two matches so far, they remain unbeaten with one win and one draw. At home they have been solid, recording one victory with a 1-0 scoreline, while away they have secured a draw, scoring once and conceding once. Offensively, Fenerbahçe are averaging one goal per game, while defensively they have allowed just one goal in two fixtures and kept one clean sheet, indicating a balanced and relatively controlled approach in qualification.

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

Last 5 Sturm Graz Matches Results and Stats

Sturm Graz arrive in outstanding Champions League qualifying form. In their two matches so far this season, they have produced two wins from two, with one home victory and one away victory. Their attack has been prolific, scoring six goals in total — four at home and two away — for an average of three goals per match. Defensively, Sturm Graz have been perfect, not conceding a single goal and registering clean sheets both home and away. This combination of high scoring and defensive solidity makes them a dangerous opponent despite travelling to Istanbul.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in Champions League 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Fenerbahçe vs Sturm Graz stats paint an intriguing picture. Historically, Fenerbahçe hold the upper hand with one win and one draw from their two Europa League 2017 meetings, including an away victory in Graz and no defeats in Istanbul. The goal balance of 3-2 and a higher scoring rate underlines a slight edge for the Turkish side in past encounters. However, the current Champions League 2026 form suggests a more balanced contest: Fenerbahçe are unbeaten but relatively low-scoring, while Sturm Graz combine a potent attack with two clean sheets from two matches. With the venue advantage in Istanbul and a positive head-to-head record, Fenerbahçe retain a statistical edge, yet Sturm Graz’s sharp early-season form indicates that this 3rd Qualifying Round tie could be more competitive than the historical record alone might suggest.

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